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10 things you should know about Office 2007 compatibility issues
Jun 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 provides a lot of new features and functionality, but what about compatibility? These 10 tips will help you deal with compatibility concerns when you upgrade to the latest...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Lunch and Learn - Microsoft Office 2003
Jul 2007
Expand your office's knowledge of Microsoft Access 2003, Excel 2003, Outlook 2003, Word 2003, and PowerPoint 2003 with TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Office 2002. With 17...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10+ tips for boosting your Word 2007 productivity
Oct 2007
If your users have recently made the jump to Word 2007 -- or an upgrade is just around the corner -- you could be in for a lot of hand-holding. This collection of tips from our Office Suite...
Provided by Mary Ann Richardson
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An introduction to the Microsoft Office 2007 ribbon interface
Dec 2006
From Word to Excel to PowerPoint, the new Microsoft Office 2007 interface is designed to increase efficiency and make it easier for users to find features to get their work done. The end result is...
Provided by Scott Lowe
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10 ways Backstage view helps streamline tasks in Office 2010
Jul 2010
Office 2010 offers an improved, more logical interface for performing common file tasks. Here's a look at where various familiar features are located in Backstage view, along with a few brand new...
Provided by Katherine Murray
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Feature guide: What you need to know about Microsoft Office 2007
Jun 2007
Office 2007 introduces a host of new features, from the radically revamped interface to enhanced security options to design tools and prefab elements aimed at making documents, spreadsheets, and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Book chapters
Master Building Blocks and other time-saving text tools in Microsoft Office Word 2007
Jun 2007
Microsoft Office Word 2007 includes a number of tools designed to help you speed up typing repetitive text and those monotonous tasks you might face daily or deal with those infrequent tasks that...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008
Feb 2008
Here's the latest in our renowned Lunch And Learn Series of presentations. TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008 collects 15 new ready-to-deliver presentations along with speaker's notes,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Create a custom Word table style for instant formatting
Oct 2008
Word 2003 offers a gallery of Table AutoFormat styles -- but they may not always suit your needs. See how to build your own style to quickly make tables look exactly the way you want.This download...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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Working more efficiently with Word 2007's new building blocks
Feb 2009
With Word 2007's building blocks, you can assemble consistently formatted documents in a snap. Susan Harkins explains how to use built-in elements, such as headers, footers, and cover pages, and...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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SharePoint 2007: Using Microsoft Word with SharePoint Server 2007
Jul 2009
Microsoft Word 2007 has been designed in a way that allows it to interact directly with SharePoint. In many instances, it is possible for users to interact with the document library without even...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I install extensions in Open Office 3.1?
Sep 2009
There are multiple ways to install an extension in OpenOffice. Jack Wallen highlights each of these methods and how to keep extensions up to date. This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How do I... Use Microsoft Word's Mail Merge feature?
Sep 2006
In this document, you'll learn how to create simple form letters using lists of names in Microsoft Word. Microsoft Word contains many powerful features—so many in fact, that many features remain...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 cool upcoming features in OpenOffice
Jun 2010
The latest release of OpenOffice is right around the corner, and it promises to close the gap on a lot of features found in rival apps. Here's what you have to look forward to.This download is...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 things you can do with Office 2010 Web Apps
Jul 2010
According to early accounts, Microsoft's new Office 2010 Web Apps are definitely worth checking out. Here's a quick rundown of how you can put these free browser-based tools to work.This download...
Provided by Katherine Murray
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Debrief and Defend: OpenOffice vs. Microsoft Office 2003
Apr 2007
Your company provides productivity office software to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. This software can be expensive to license, so it is important for your company to explore...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Debrief and Defend: Open Office 2.0 Vs Office 2007
Jan 2007
With Office 2007 being such a radical change from previous versions of Office, now might be a good time to entertain alternatives if you're planning to upgrade office suites in your organization....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Debrief and Defend: Microsoft Office 2007 vs. OpenOffice.org
Apr 2007
Your company provides productivity office software to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. This software can be expensive, so it is important for the company to make the best...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Debrief and Defend: Choosing OpenOffice.org over Microsoft Office 2007
Apr 2007
Your company provides productivity office software to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. This software can be expensive to license, so it is important to keep track of alternatives...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Safeguard your Office 2007 files with encryption, document protection, and digital signatures
Apr 2007
Numerous mechanisms are available to help protect your files at the network level, but it's still best to implement multilevel security to make sure those files aren't tampered with or allowed to...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Which edition of Office 2007 is right for you?
May 2007
Microsoft offers eight versions of Office 2007 -- which is nice in terms of flexibility, but it certainly complicates the decision-making process. Deb Shinder looks at the price structure,...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Lunch and Learn: Get up to speed on Microsoft Word 2007
Jul 2007
This is a prepackaged presentation designed to be given in a classroom or conference room setting to help attendees become familiar with Word 2007. Everything is ready to be used, even if you...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10 ways you can tweak Word 2007 to fit your working style
Jun 2007
Getting used to a new version of software is sort of like breaking in a new pair of shoes: It takes awhile to get comfortable. Office expert Katherine Murray discusses some modifications you can...
Provided by Katherine Murray
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10 Word 2007 features you can skip
Jun 2007
Word 2007 is full of new tools and options, expanded capabilities, and significant changes. So what should you focus on and what you can leave for another day (or month, or year...)? As Office...
Provided by Katherine Murray
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10 reasons to consider upgrading to Office 2007
Jun 2007
Office 2007 offers new file formats, an improved user interface, and a number of deployment, support, and security improvements. Here are a few things to think about as you decide whether an...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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How do I... remove the built-in icons from the Office My Places bar?
Jun 2007
Office 2003's My Places bar makes it easy to add or remove custom icons. But getting rid of seldom-used built-in icons requires a trip to the registry. Here's a rundown of the steps you can follow...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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How do I... Remove misspelled words from the custom dictionary in Office 2003 or 2007?
Jun 2007
The Office custom dictionary is a great timesaver, allowing you to store terms you don't want the spell-checker to flag as unrecognized. But if you accidentally add a misspelled word, you're...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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Lunch and Learn: TechRepublic's 2006 Series
Jul 2007
It's back! TechRepublic's original Lunch And Learn Series complete in one download. TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2006 collects 15 ready-to-deliver presentations and includes speaker's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechRepublic's Word 2003 Lunch and Learn collection
Jul 2007
You can use this collection of TechRepublic Lunch and Learns to get users up to speed quickly on Microsoft Word 2003. This download contains the following five Lunch and Learn presentations:...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Word 2007 intermediate skills
Aug 2007
The Microsoft Word 2007 intermediate skills presentation provides a preformatted presentation for helping end users better leverage Microsoft Word 2007 features. The Lunch and Learn presentation...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Word 2007, advanced functionality
Oct 2007
This presentation provides a preformatted solution for helping end users make the most of Microsoft Word 2007 features. The Lunch and Learn presentation also includes a quick reference guide that...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Find it in Word 2007: Change Case
Oct 2007
Word's Change Case feature has long been one of its handiest devices. It's not smart enough to apply true title case (where articles and prepositions are left uncapitalized), but it will still...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
How do I... Set the default envelope options in Word 2007?
Oct 2007
With the introduction of the ribbon interface of Microsoft Office 2007, some long-time users of the office suite have had trouble figuring out how to accomplish some of the most simple of tasks....
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Lunch and Learn: Get Up To Speed On OpenOffice Writer
Jan 2008
This is a prepackaged presentation designed to be given in a classroom or conference room setting to help attendees become familiar with the word processing component of OpenOffice - Writer....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Wrap text around an image in Scribus?
May 2008
For many businesses the creation of various printed materials is a must. Especially when outsourcing is not an option, you are going to have to create you own professional looking print media. And...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Get a better view of the Windows XP Tree command with Word
Jul 2008
Using the Tree command to research the folders on your Microsoft Windows XP hard disk can give you results fast -- too fast for your eye to catch. Greg Shultz explains how you can use Word to view...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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Get Up To Speed: IBM Lotus Symphony
Jul 2008
If you use a PC it's almost impossible to avoid using an office suite of some sorts. And most of your PC-life has been spent using either OpenOffice or Microsoft Office. But did you know there are...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Get Up To Speed: KOffice
Aug 2008
If you use a PC it's almost impossible to avoid using an office suite of some sorts. And most of your PC-life has been spent using either OpenOffice or Microsoft Office. But did you know there are...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10+ ways to help your users transition to Word 2007
Aug 2008
If you're one Word 2007 support call away from a nervous breakdown, these tips may help. Susan Harkins addresses the most common areas of confusion and offers practical advice for helping users...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Expanding text with Snippits in Linux
Sep 2008
Vincent Danen admires the Mac text-expanding tools like Typinator or TextExpander and has been looking for a similar tool in Linux. The best counterpart he found is a program called Snippits. Here...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Create a custom letterhead template in Word
Jul 2008
Printing your own stationery can save you significant bucks -- you can print on an as-needed basis and make changes whenever you want without incurring any charges. Susan Harkins explains what you...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Get Up To Speed: IBM Lotus Symphony
Jul 2008
If you use a PC it's almost impossible to avoid using an office suite of some sorts. And most of your PC-life has been spent using either OpenOffice or Microsoft Office. But did you know there are...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
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Create a Strikethrough shortcut in Word
Jul 2008
Applying the Strikethrough format to text in a Word document requires a trip to the Font dialog box -- which will get old in a hurry, if you use that format a lot. Taking a moment now to create a...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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Get a better view of the Windows XP Tree command with Word
Jul 2008
Using the Tree command to research the folders on your Microsoft Windows XP hard disk can give you results fast -- too fast for your eye to catch. Greg Shultz explains how you can use Word to view...
Provided by Greg Shultz
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How do I... Wrap text around an image in Scribus?
May 2008
For many businesses the creation of various printed materials is a must. Especially when outsourcing is not an option, you are going to have to create you own professional looking print media. And...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Lunch and Learn - Microsoft Office 2007
Apr 2008
Expand your office's knowledge of Microsoft Access 2007, Excel 2007, Outlook 2007, Word 2007, and PowerPoint 2007 with TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Office 2007. With 16...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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60 indispensable Microsoft Word tips
Mar 2008
No matter how long you've been using Word, you can always learn new techniques to help you work faster and smarter. The tips and tricks in this updated collection cover Word 97, 2000, 2002 (XP),...
Provided by TechRepublic
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TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008
Feb 2008
Here's the latest in our renowned Lunch And Learn Series of presentations. TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008 collects 15 new ready-to-deliver presentations along with speaker's notes,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Lunch and Learn: Get Up To Speed On OpenOffice Writer
Jan 2008
This is a prepackaged presentation designed to be given in a classroom or conference room setting to help attendees become familiar with the word processing component of OpenOffice - Writer....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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10+ lesser-known shortcutsfor formatting Word text
Feb 2008
Your users probably have a few favorite keyboard shortcuts for formatting text, like Ctrl + B for applying boldface, Ctrl + I for applying italics, Ctrl + U for underlining, and maybe Ctrl + L to...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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How do I... Modify Word documents using C#?
Jan 2008
Accessing Word components from C# isn't quite as straight-forward as many other features of C# and the .NET Framework. With that said -- it's not rocket science either. You simply need to know...
Provided by Zach Smith
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How do I... Create holiday cards in Microsoft Word?
Nov 2007
Holiday greeting cards are a great way to recognize and remember business contacts, friends, and family that you'd rather not buy gifts for, but do want to wish a Merry Holiday and Happy New Year....
Provided by Nicole Bremer Nash
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How do I... Set the default envelope options in Word 2007?
Oct 2007
With the introduction of the ribbon interface of Microsoft Office 2007, some long-time users of the office suite have had trouble figuring out how to accomplish some of the most simple of tasks....
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Find it in Word 2007: Change Case
Oct 2007
Word's Change Case feature has long been one of its handiest devices. It's not smart enough to apply true title case (where articles and prepositions are left uncapitalized), but it will still...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Word 2007, advanced functionality
Oct 2007
This presentation provides a preformatted solution for helping end users make the most of Microsoft Word 2007 features. The Lunch and Learn presentation also includes a quick reference guide that...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Set my own default file locations in Word 2007?
Oct 2007
Out of the box, Word 2007 is set to save documents and user templates in standard locations. If that works for you, you're all set. But if you'd prefer to keep documents and/or user templates in a...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10+ tips for boosting your Word 2007 productivity
Oct 2007
If your users have recently made the jump to Word 2007 -- or an upgrade is just around the corner -- you could be in for a lot of hand-holding. This collection of tips from our Office Suite...
Provided by Mary Ann Richardson
-
Book chapters
Use these tips and tricks to work more efficiently with documents in Microsoft Office Word 2007
Aug 2007
Working with documents in Microsoft Office Word 2007 doesn't just mean using the commands in the Office Menu. Word is full of tricks, shortcuts, and settings that can make working with documents...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Word 2007 intermediate skills
Aug 2007
The Microsoft Word 2007 intermediate skills presentation provides a preformatted presentation for helping end users better leverage Microsoft Word 2007 features. The Lunch and Learn presentation...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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How do I... Dynamically fill Microsoft Word fields using Access data?
Aug 2007
Each Microsoft Office application specializes in a specific job. Word lets you create and edit documents and Excel analyzes your data. Storing data is Access' claim to fame. Fortunately, Office...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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How do I... Turn off overtype with the Insert key in Word permanently?
Aug 2007
Just about any application you use on a regular basis is going to have small annoyances that you want to go away. Microsoft Word is certainly not exempt from those annoying quirks. One of the most...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
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Lunch and Learn - Microsoft Office 2003
Jul 2007
Expand your office's knowledge of Microsoft Access 2003, Excel 2003, Outlook 2003, Word 2003, and PowerPoint 2003 with TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Office 2002. With 17...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
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TechRepublic's Word 2003 Lunch and Learn collection
Jul 2007
You can use this collection of TechRepublic Lunch and Learns to get users up to speed quickly on Microsoft Word 2003. This download contains the following five Lunch and Learn presentations:...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
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Lunch and Learn: TechRepublic's 2006 Series
Jul 2007
It's back! TechRepublic's original Lunch And Learn Series complete in one download. TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2006 collects 15 ready-to-deliver presentations and includes speaker's...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
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10 annoying Word features (and how to turn them off)
Jul 2007
One of the most common complaints about Microsoft Word is its insistence on taking control of the wheel. Many users get completely blindsided by some of Word's automatic changes, and even the more...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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Book chapters
Master Building Blocks and other time-saving text tools in Microsoft Office Word 2007
Jun 2007
Microsoft Office Word 2007 includes a number of tools designed to help you speed up typing repetitive text and those monotonous tasks you might face daily or deal with those infrequent tasks that...
Provided by Microsoft Press
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Downloads
How do I... Remove misspelled words from the custom dictionary in Office 2003 or 2007?
Jun 2007
The Office custom dictionary is a great timesaver, allowing you to store terms you don't want the spell-checker to flag as unrecognized. But if you accidentally add a misspelled word, you're...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
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How do I... fill Word form fields with Access data?
Jun 2007
Filling a Word form with Access data can be useful when you need to use Word's formatting features to present that data in just the right way. Fortunately, the process is simple, whether sharing...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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How do I... remove the built-in icons from the Office My Places bar?
Jun 2007
Office 2003's My Places bar makes it easy to add or remove custom icons. But getting rid of seldom-used built-in icons requires a trip to the registry. Here's a rundown of the steps you can follow...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Feature guide: What you need to know about Microsoft Office 2007
Jun 2007
Office 2007 introduces a host of new features, from the radically revamped interface to enhanced security options to design tools and prefab elements aimed at making documents, spreadsheets, and...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
100 things you should know about Microsoft Office 2007
Jun 2007
Don't have time to sit down and read an exhaustive description of Office 2007's most significant new features? Take a spin through this collection of "10 things" lists, which provide a concise and...
Provided by TechRepublic
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10 reasons to consider upgrading to Office 2007
Jun 2007
Office 2007 offers new file formats, an improved user interface, and a number of deployment, support, and security improvements. Here are a few things to think about as you decide whether an...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 Word 2007 features you can skip
Jun 2007
Word 2007 is full of new tools and options, expanded capabilities, and significant changes. So what should you focus on and what you can leave for another day (or month, or year...)? As Office...
Provided by Katherine Murray
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10 ways you can tweak Word 2007 to fit your working style
Jun 2007
Getting used to a new version of software is sort of like breaking in a new pair of shoes: It takes awhile to get comfortable. Office expert Katherine Murray discusses some modifications you can...
Provided by Katherine Murray
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10 new Office 2007 interface elements (and what they're really called)
Jun 2007
Office 2007's redesigned interface includes a number of brand-new elements, and more than a few users are scratching their heads over the purpose of various tools, how they're used, and even what...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 things you should know about Office 2007 compatibility issues
Jun 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 provides a lot of new features and functionality, but what about compatibility? These 10 tips will help you deal with compatibility concerns when you upgrade to the latest...
Provided by Deb Shinder
-
Downloads
How do I... Create and format tables in Word 2007
May 2007
Take advantage of the Table features of Microsoft Word 2007 to create more compelling documents. This How do I... tutorial shows you how to navigate the new Ribbon interface to make it happen....
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
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Lunch and Learn: Get up to speed on Microsoft Word 2007
Jul 2007
This is a prepackaged presentation designed to be given in a classroom or conference room setting to help attendees become familiar with Word 2007. Everything is ready to be used, even if you...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Which edition of Office 2007 is right for you?
May 2007
Microsoft offers eight versions of Office 2007 -- which is nice in terms of flexibility, but it certainly complicates the decision-making process. Deb Shinder looks at the price structure,...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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SolutionBase: Make Office XP and Office 2003 compatible with Office 2007's new Open XML format
Apr 2007
Office 2007 will introduce many new features, including a new file format. Here's how to make older versions of Office read the new Office 2007 Open XML format.
Provided by Luke Swagger
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Find it in Word 2007: Change Case
Oct 2007
Word's Change Case feature has long been one of its handiest devices. It's not smart enough to apply true title case (where articles and prepositions are left uncapitalized), but it will still...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
How do I... Set the default envelope options in Word 2007?
Oct 2007
With the introduction of the ribbon interface of Microsoft Office 2007, some long-time users of the office suite have had trouble figuring out how to accomplish some of the most simple of tasks....
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
Lunch and Learn: Get Up To Speed On OpenOffice Writer
Jan 2008
This is a prepackaged presentation designed to be given in a classroom or conference room setting to help attendees become familiar with the word processing component of OpenOffice - Writer....
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008
Feb 2008
Here's the latest in our renowned Lunch And Learn Series of presentations. TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn Series 2008 collects 15 new ready-to-deliver presentations along with speaker's notes,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
60 indispensable Microsoft Word tips
Mar 2008
No matter how long you've been using Word, you can always learn new techniques to help you work faster and smarter. The tips and tricks in this updated collection cover Word 97, 2000, 2002 (XP),...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
Lunch and Learn - Microsoft Office 2007
Apr 2008
Expand your office's knowledge of Microsoft Access 2007, Excel 2007, Outlook 2007, Word 2007, and PowerPoint 2007 with TechRepublic's Lunch and Learn: Microsoft Office 2007. With 16...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
How do I... Wrap text around an image in Scribus?
May 2008
For many businesses the creation of various printed materials is a must. Especially when outsourcing is not an option, you are going to have to create you own professional looking print media. And...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Get a better view of the Windows XP Tree command with Word
Jul 2008
Using the Tree command to research the folders on your Microsoft Windows XP hard disk can give you results fast -- too fast for your eye to catch. Greg Shultz explains how you can use Word to view...
Provided by Greg Shultz
-
Downloads
Create a Strikethrough shortcut in Word
Jul 2008
Applying the Strikethrough format to text in a Word document requires a trip to the Font dialog box -- which will get old in a hurry, if you use that format a lot. Taking a moment now to create a...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Get Up To Speed: IBM Lotus Symphony
Jul 2008
If you use a PC it's almost impossible to avoid using an office suite of some sorts. And most of your PC-life has been spent using either OpenOffice or Microsoft Office. But did you know there are...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Get Up To Speed: KOffice
Aug 2008
If you use a PC it's almost impossible to avoid using an office suite of some sorts. And most of your PC-life has been spent using either OpenOffice or Microsoft Office. But did you know there are...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Book chapters
Practical tips for working with Word 2007 documents
Aug 2008
Once you get past the initial learning curve, you can hone your Word 2007 skills for more power and efficiency. This sample chapter from Tricks of the Microsoft Office 2007 Gurus introduces a...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Downloads
10+ ways to help your users transition to Word 2007
Aug 2008
If you're one Word 2007 support call away from a nervous breakdown, these tips may help. Susan Harkins addresses the most common areas of confusion and offers practical advice for helping users...
Provided by Susan Harkins
-
Downloads
Expanding text with Snippits in Linux
Sep 2008
Vincent Danen admires the Mac text-expanding tools like Typinator or TextExpander and has been looking for a similar tool in Linux. The best counterpart he found is a program called Snippits. Here...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Generate a descending-order numbered list in Word
Sep 2008
Word can't automatically produce a numbered list that counts down instead of up. But with the help of a bookmark and some fields, you can work around that limitation.This download is also...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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10 ways to get more mileage from your Office hyperlinks
Sep 2008
Hyperlinks are now a standard fixture in Office documents, but many users don't know much beyond how to click on them. Susan Harkins has rounded up an assortment of tweaks for fine-tuning the...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Create a custom Word table style for instant formatting
Oct 2008
Word 2003 offers a gallery of Table AutoFormat styles -- but they may not always suit your needs. See how to build your own style to quickly make tables look exactly the way you want.This download...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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Lunch and Learn: Get Up To Speed on OpenOffice 3.0
Oct 2008
The OpenOffice office suite is one of the flagship open source office tools today. OpenOffice is a free, compatible alternative to Microsoft Office that offers a very similar feature set as well...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Lunch and Learn: Replacing Microsoft Office With Google Docs
Nov 2008
This presentation can be used as-is to explore the benefits of replacing many Microsoft Office installments with Google Docs. The presentation is designed to help department heads, staff, clients,...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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The top 10 Microsoft Office tips of 2008
Dec 2008
As you head into the new year, check out this rundown of the highest rated Office tips of 2008. You can download them here as a PDF collection or follow the links to individual posts in the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Debrief & Defend: Microsoft Office v. Google Docs
Jan 2009
This Debrief and Defend explores the many differences between Microsoft Office and Google Docs, while also reviewing important features absent from the Web-based alternative.
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Working more efficiently with Word 2007's new building blocks
Feb 2009
With Word 2007's building blocks, you can assemble consistently formatted documents in a snap. Susan Harkins explains how to use built-in elements, such as headers, footers, and cover pages, and...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Downloads
Increase productivity with these 10 helpful OpenOffice extensions
May 2009
OpenOffice offers a host of essential features, but as with most software, it would be nice to have it do just a little bit more. Jack Wallen has sorted through the scores of available OpenOffice...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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10 things you should know about printing labels in Word 2010
Dec 2010
You can save time (and stop wasting label sheets) if you master Word's tools for creating and printing labels. This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Katherine Murray
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Set your own drawing object defaults -- and make them stick
May 2009
If you often need to insert a particular drawing object or AutoShape in a Word document, and you don't want to have to manually format it every time you do, this power tip is for you.This download...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 power tricks for using Word field switches
Apr 2011
With the right combination of fields and switches, you can build expressions that perform calculations, insert text, apply complex formatting, and take the dog for a walk (almost).This download is...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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Five tips for lightning-fast formatting in Word
Aug 2011
No matter what kind of document you're working on, it will probably need some formatting. These shortcuts will help you zip through those tasks so you can concentrate on the content.This download...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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Downloads
How do I... Turn off overtype with the Insert key in Word permanently?
Aug 2007
Just about any application you use on a regular basis is going to have small annoyances that you want to go away. Microsoft Word is certainly not exempt from those annoying quirks. One of the most...
Provided by Mark W. Kaelin
-
Downloads
100 things you should know about Microsoft Office 2007
Jun 2007
Don't have time to sit down and read an exhaustive description of Office 2007's most significant new features? Take a spin through this collection of "10 things" lists, which provide a concise and...
Provided by TechRepublic
-
Downloads
10 cool features to look forward to in Office 2010
Jul 2009
With the release of the Office 2010 Technical Preview, details are finally starting to roll in. Deb Shinder highlights some of the features she thinks might make the new version worth the...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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Downloads
SolutionBase: Make Office XP and Office 2003 compatible with Office 2007's new Open XML format
Apr 2007
Office 2007 will introduce many new features, including a new file format. Here's how to make older versions of Office read the new Office 2007 Open XML format.
Provided by Luke Swagger
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How do I... Create holiday cards in Microsoft Word?
Nov 2007
Holiday greeting cards are a great way to recognize and remember business contacts, friends, and family that you'd rather not buy gifts for, but do want to wish a Merry Holiday and Happy New Year....
Provided by Nicole Bremer Nash
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10 steps to creating a numbered heading style in Word
Mar 2010
If you want to incorporate automatic numbering in your document headings, the quickest and most foolproof route is to create a custom style.This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
Provided by Susan Harkins
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How do I... Modify Word documents using C#?
Jan 2008
Accessing Word components from C# isn't quite as straight-forward as many other features of C# and the .NET Framework. With that said -- it's not rocket science either. You simply need to know...
Provided by Zach Smith
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10 tweaks to make Office 2010 work the way you want
Jul 2010
Office 2010 has a lot going for it -- including better customization options. Deb Shinder looks at some tricks for making the new version work the way you want it to.This download is also...
Provided by Deb Shinder
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10+ lesser-known shortcutsfor formatting Word text
Feb 2008
Your users probably have a few favorite keyboard shortcuts for formatting text, like Ctrl + B for applying boldface, Ctrl + I for applying italics, Ctrl + U for underlining, and maybe Ctrl + L to...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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10 ways to share your Word 2010 documents
Oct 2010
The need for collaboration technologies keeps growing, and Word 2010 includes a number of features that address that need. You might be surprised at how many ways there are to share your Word...
Provided by Katherine Murray
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10 steps to creating a calculating Word form
Dec 2009
Word offers the tools you need to handle simple calculations within your documents. This walk-through demonstrates the process.This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Susan Sales Harkins and Tina Norris Fields
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How do I... Set my own default file locations in Word 2007?
Oct 2007
Out of the box, Word 2007 is set to save documents and user templates in standard locations. If that works for you, you're all set. But if you'd prefer to keep documents and/or user templates in a...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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The 10 biggest Office 2010 annoyances
Jul 2010
Even when you like a software package, certain aspects of it may bug you. Deb Shinder shares her list of the most vexing Office 2010 features.This download is also available as an entry in our 10...
Provided by Deb Shinder
