So to create an answer to a post, I have to tab a tun of times to finally get to the edit box where I can type. Is there a quicker way?

Yes. Press control plus period, tab, and there you go.

thanks!

Control comma, go to first post, control period, go to last post, control u, go to first unread post.

Where do you find these keyboard shortcuts?
Thanks all,
John

Oh! now I see. ctrl+Period, last message, then tab and I'm in the edit box where I can type my answer. ok cool!
Makes sense and thanks!
John

Press context menu, next use down arrow and find "navigation", press enter.