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	<title>Microsoft Office Blog | TechRepublic</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[Get the most out of Microsoft Office with these and tips and tutorials for making Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and other Office apps work for you and your organization.]]></description>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Use Word's Go To feature to browse common elements]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/use-words-go-to-feature-to-browse-common-elements/8448]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Word's Go To feature has two modes of navigation. You can use it to access an element once, or you can browse common elements, one by one.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Word's Go To feature has two modes of navigation. You can use it to access an element once, or you can browse common elements, one by one.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-26T14:46:35Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Display the total number of emails in an Outlook folder]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/display-the-total-number-of-emails-in-an-outlook-folder/8442]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ To the right of each mail folder, Outlook displays the number of unread messages. With a few clicks, you can change that number to the number of total messages in the folder instead.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ To the right of each mail folder, Outlook displays the number of unread messages. With a few clicks, you can change that number to the number of total messages in the folder instead.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-25T16:57:32Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[A quick way to return the latest date in a subset in Excel]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/a-quick-way-to-return-the-latest-date-in-a-subset-in-excel/8428]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Identifying the latest entry for a subset doesn't have to be difficult - use a pivot table.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Identifying the latest entry for a subset doesn't have to be difficult - use a pivot table.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-24T15:26:50Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Grant yourself access to Word's horizontal and vertical rulers]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/grant-yourself-access-to-words-horizontal-and-vertical-rulers/8411]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Word's ruler is a bit unpredictable - now you see it, now you don't. Learn how to control its seemingly unruly behavior.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Word's ruler is a bit unpredictable - now you see it, now you don't. Learn how to control its seemingly unruly behavior.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/grant-yourself-access-to-words-horizontal-and-vertical-rulers/8411]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-20T18:22:35Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Modify a style at the template level]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/modify-a-style-at-the-template-level/8403]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ You can modify a style on two levels: for the current document only or for all new documents based on the underlying template. Make sure you make the right choice.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ You can modify a style on two levels: for the current document only or for all new documents based on the underlying template. Make sure you make the right choice.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/modify-a-style-at-the-template-level/8403]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-19T18:13:27Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Sum only negative values in a given range using SUMIF()]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/sum-only-negative-values-in-a-given-range-using-sumif/8393]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Summing only the positive or negative values in the same range of values only sounds difficult. Fortunately, the SUMIF() function can handle both.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Summing only the positive or negative values in the same range of values only sounds difficult. Fortunately, the SUMIF() function can handle both.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/sum-only-negative-values-in-a-given-range-using-sumif/8393]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-17T15:10:55Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[A quick way to create a list of sequential numbers in Word]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/a-quick-way-to-create-a-list-of-sequential-numbers-in-word/8372]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Creating a list of sequential numbers isn't as difficult as it might sound at first. If you can create a table, you can create a list of sequential numbers.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Creating a list of sequential numbers isn't as difficult as it might sound at first. If you can create a table, you can create a list of sequential numbers.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-12T14:43:17Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Two useful Word shortcuts for quickly deleting text]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/two-useful-word-shortcuts-for-quickly-deleting-text/8364]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Editing text is tedious work. Use these two shortcuts to delete whole words instead of single characters.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Editing text is tedious work. Use these two shortcuts to delete whole words instead of single characters.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/two-useful-word-shortcuts-for-quickly-deleting-text/8364]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-11T16:02:40Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Automatically start an Office program when you turn on your computer]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/automatically-start-an-office-program-when-you-turn-on-your-computer/8355]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ If you begin your workday in the same Office app every day, let Windows start that app for you.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you begin your workday in the same Office app every day, let Windows start that app for you.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/automatically-start-an-office-program-when-you-turn-on-your-computer/8355]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-09T18:35:10Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[The right way to create a Word template]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/the-right-way-to-create-a-word-template/8335]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Sometimes it's tempting to take shortcuts, but fight the urge when creating a new Word template.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Sometimes it's tempting to take shortcuts, but fight the urge when creating a new Word template.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/the-right-way-to-create-a-word-template/8335]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-05T09:33:44Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[How to change a Word document's default tabs]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/how-to-change-a-word-documents-default-tabs/8327]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ When Word's default tab stops of every half inch don't get the job done, change the default setting!]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ When Word's default tab stops of every half inch don't get the job done, change the default setting!]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/how-to-change-a-word-documents-default-tabs/8327]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-03T08:27:36Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[How to filter an Excel 2007 and 2010 data set for the current week]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/how-to-filter-an-excel-2007-and-2010-data-set-for-the-current-week/8313]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Use Excel 2007 and 2010's built-it date filters when they're adequate. When they're not, try helper columns and date functions.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Use Excel 2007 and 2010's built-it date filters when they're adequate. When they're not, try helper columns and date functions.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-07-02T07:23:14Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Word: How to format just the numbers in a numbered list]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/word-how-to-format-just-the-numbers-in-a-numbered-list/8298]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Formatting a list is easy. Formatting just the numbers is more difficult, unless you know this quick trick!]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Formatting a list is easy. Formatting just the numbers is more difficult, unless you know this quick trick!]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/word-how-to-format-just-the-numbers-in-a-numbered-list/8298]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-06-27T10:22:43Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Three ways to control Excel's cursor movement during data entry]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/three-ways-to-control-excels-cursor-movement-during-data-entry/8292]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Inputting data is seldom anybody's favorite chore but controlling the way the cursor moves certainly eases the task.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Inputting data is seldom anybody's favorite chore but controlling the way the cursor moves certainly eases the task.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/three-ways-to-control-excels-cursor-movement-during-data-entry/8292]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-06-26T15:14:58Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Quick tip: Find Excel's XLStart folder fast]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/quick-tip-find-excels-xlstart-folder-fast/8287]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ We seldom need the XLStart folder, so when we do, we can never remember the entire path. Instead of searching, use this quick Excel tip instead.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ We seldom need the XLStart folder, so when we do, we can never remember the entire path. Instead of searching, use this quick Excel tip instead.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-06-25T20:01:14Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Three ways to hide zero values in an Excel sheet]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/three-ways-to-hide-zero-values-in-an-excel-sheet/8268]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Although zero values are valid, you might need to hide them. Here are three methods for hiding zero values in an Excel sheet.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Although zero values are valid, you might need to hide them. Here are three methods for hiding zero values in an Excel sheet.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/three-ways-to-hide-zero-values-in-an-excel-sheet/8268]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-06-21T15:18:35Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[An alternative Excel averaging formula that doesn't evaluate zero]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/an-alternative-excel-averaging-formula-that-doesnt-evaluate-zero/8256]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Excel's AVERAGE() function evaluates zero values. If you want to exclude zeroes, use these alternatives.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Excel's AVERAGE() function evaluates zero values. If you want to exclude zeroes, use these alternatives.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/an-alternative-excel-averaging-formula-that-doesnt-evaluate-zero/8256]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-06-20T18:49:17Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Tweak an annoying AutoCorrect entry instead of deleting it outright]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/tweak-an-annoying-autocorrect-entry-instead-of-deleting-it-outright/8251]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ You can delete a problematic AutoCorrect entry or you can try this case shuffling trick to have your cake and eat it too.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ You can delete a problematic AutoCorrect entry or you can try this case shuffling trick to have your cake and eat it too.]]></content:encoded>
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	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-06-19T15:48:49Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Quickly delete whole paragraphs by searching styles]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/quickly-delete-whole-paragraphs-by-searching-styles/8223]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Using styles often has unexpected perks. For instance, you can delete multiple paragraphs by relying on a style.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Using styles often has unexpected perks. For instance, you can delete multiple paragraphs by relying on a style.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/quickly-delete-whole-paragraphs-by-searching-styles/8223]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-06-14T14:07:26Z</pubDate>
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	    <title><![CDATA[Outlook's conversation settings lead to a more efficient Inbox]]></title>
	    <link><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/outlooks-conversation-settings-lead-to-a-more-efficient-inbox/8213]]></link>
	    <description><![CDATA[ Use Outlook's conversation view to arrange related messages into meaningful groups.]]></description>
	    <content:encoded><![CDATA[ Use Outlook's conversation view to arrange related messages into meaningful groups.]]></content:encoded>
	    <guid><![CDATA[http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/msoffice/outlooks-conversation-settings-lead-to-a-more-efficient-inbox/8213]]></guid>
	    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Susan Harkins]]></dc:creator>
	    <pubDate>2012-06-12T19:20:03Z</pubDate>
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