If you sometimes find yourself stuck in a command and wish you could just press a button that would give you more information about the command you are using, you’re in luck. You can press the F1 key at any time and AutoCAD will give you relevant information about your current operation.

Notes from Cadalyst tip reviewer R.K. McSwain: This sounds simple, but it is a good tip for new users who may not be aware of how to quickly obtain contextual help.