• Context Sensitive Help
  • In Bloomberg hit HELP key when viewing any screen to get additional information (if available).
• Search for Help
  • In Bloomberg type keywords then hit HELP key. Select from menu of options, and best matches to your keywords.
  • Help search improved March 2012 - see Business Research Plus post for examples.
• Chat with Bloomberg Help Desk
  • In Bloomberg hit HELP key 2 times to chat real-time 24/7 with a Bloomberg Help Desk representative.
• Bloomberg Documentation (Type shortcut in Bloomberg then hit GO)
  • CHEAT for Bloomberg Cheatsheets of useful commands.
  • DOCS to search for documentation.
  • BESS for information on Bloomberg Certification, a self-paced training program.
• Bloomberg training videos
  • Logon to Bloomberg and type BU (Bloomberg University)
  • 12) Online Training Videos
    
  • You can choose the videos that interest you
  • *Note: Headphones are required - plug them into the Bloomberg keyboard.
• Attend Bloomberg Events and Seminars
  1. Type BU then hit GO.
  2. Select region then city of interest to see list of events.

• Bloomberg Answers from Baker Library at Harvard Business School
• Bloomberg Guide from George A. Smathers Libraries
• Bloomberg FAQs from Princeton University Library
• Bloomberg for Education Getting Started Guide for students Feb 2012
• Von Orelli, M. (2001) Bloomberg Basic Manual 84 pages - some information out of date but much still useful.
• our Bloomberg Professional guide

Last modified: Friday, 30-March-2012