These hints work on the Notes Client only in Rich Text Fields.
To find out if a field is a rich text field using the client, click in it then if a font comes up in the bottom left hand corner you will know it is rich text. Alternatively try and add a file to the field, if you get an error message it is no a rich text field.
On the web the field may come up with buttons at the top b i u etc. This means a rich text applet is being used.
On the Notes Client:
Ctrl + B bolds the selected text.
Ctrl + I italicises the selected text.
Ctrl + U underlines the selected text.
Alt + T then C then R turns the selected text red.
Ctrl + K brings up the text properties box.
On the Web client using a Rich Text Applet:
Ctrl + B bolds the selected text and/or puts the cursor in bold mode.
Ctrl + I italicisess the selected text and/or puts the cursor in bold mode.
Ctrl + U underlines the selected text and/or puts the cursor in bold mode.