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Five Word tips that could change your life
June 7, 2011, 12:00am PDT
Searching for ways to increase your Word productivity may get in the way of your productivity. So here are a few tricks you don't need to unearth. Efficient, simple to use, easy to remember.This...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 annoying Word features (and how to turn them off)
July 9, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
Five tips for lightning-fast formatting in Word
August 22, 2011, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
10 obscure Word tricks that can expedite common chores
July 10, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Buried within Word are lots of cool tricks that not too many users have discovered. These are small things--shortcuts that, in some cases, may not look much more efficient than pulling down a menu...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
The 10 most useful Word shortcuts
January 23, 2009, 12:00am PST
How many Word shortcuts do you remember and use on a regular basis? Fifty? Twenty? How about just 10 solid go-to shortcuts like these?This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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Downloads
10 things I can never find in Word 2007
May 25, 2010, 12:00am PDT
If you're not a big fan of the Word 2007 interface, you've come to the right place. Jody Gilbert ferrets out some of the features that used to be at your fingertips.This download is also available...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 things I can never remember how to do in Excel
December 2, 2009, 12:00am PST
If your Excel skills are perennially rusty, this cheat sheet will help you knock out basic tasks without forcing you to scramble back up the learning curve. This download is also an entry in our...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Five simple tips that will improve your writing a thousand percent
January 7, 2010, 12:00am PST
Social media, texting, and rampant blogging may be dumbing down our writing skills. Here are a few ways to keep your writing professional and clear -- without sweating a bunch of picky grammar...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10+ keyboard shortcuts to help you deliver a smooth PowerPoint presentation
November 17, 2009, 12:00am PST
You don't need to get distracted by the mechanics of presenting a slide show. Learn just a few shortcuts and you can focus on your audience and your message instead.This download is also available...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
The 10 most useful Excel keyboard shortcuts
April 5, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Why complicate your spreadsheet life with a bunch of tricks you'll never use? These 10 shortcuts will expedite the Excel tasks you perform every day.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
The 10 most useful Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts
October 9, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Along with Windows 7's new features comes a set of new keyboard shortcuts. This little cheat sheet will help you work more efficiently with the new OS.This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Create a Strikethrough shortcut in Word
July 15, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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
10+ lesser-known shortcutsfor formatting Word text
February 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
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
-
Downloads
The 10 most useful Gmail shortcuts
December 14, 2010, 12:00am PST
If you're a keyboard fan, you may want to view Google's built-in list of seventy billion Gmail shortcuts. But if you're a keyboard fan with a lot of work to do, maybe this short list will be more...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 flagrant grammar mistakes that make you look stupid
May 23, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Sending a less-than-perfect e-mail to a friend is one thing; mistakes aren't really a problem. But if you want to craft an error-free message that reflects your professionalism, be on the lookout...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 new Office 2007 interface elements (and what they're really called)
June 7, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
10 things you can do to keep your IT job from taking over your life
September 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
IT pros don't hold a monopoly on working excessively long hours or having job responsibilities cast a shadow over their personal lives. But for many reasons, it's a field that invites long hours,...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 ways to alienate your boss
September 30, 2010, 12:00am PDT
If you and your boss aren't getting along, it could be all your boss's fault. Unless it's partly yours.This download is also an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
All-purpose Word calendar template
December 30, 2008, 12:00am PST
If you've ever used Word's calendar wizard, you may have found that it's heavy on cosmetic effects and light on practicality. And although Outlook will let you print a blank calendar that comes a...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Build a quick training presentation using PowerPoint's Photo Album feature
December 16, 2008, 12:00am PST
Putting together an educational slide show doesn't have to be labor intensive. Using PowerPoint's Photo Album tool, you can quickly assemble a series of screen shots and text slides for...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Create a quick org chart in PowerPoint
May 20, 2009, 12:00am PDT
When you need an easy way to illustrate a simple hierarchy, consider building an org chart directly on a PowerPoint slide. Here's a look at how to use some basic diagramming tools so you can pull...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
34 timesaving mouse tricks for Word users
May 25, 2005, 12:00am PDT
Some users sneer at the mouse and consider it clumsy compared to the keyboard for executing quick actions. But like any tool, the mouse can expedite your work if you know how to use it...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Preflight checklist for your PowerPoint presentations
February 9, 2010, 12:00am PST
You may not always have time to create a blockbuster slide show. But if you take a quick spin through this list, you can catch mistakes, improve polish, and prevent problems.This download is also...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Create a custom Word table style for instant formatting
October 24, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
10 simple things you can do to improve your writing
September 30, 2008, 12:00am PDT
If you're like much of today's workforce, you need to have halfway decent writing skills to succeed at your job. But even if you don't have time to work on those skills, mastering a few basic...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Put an end to long-winded presentations with Pecha Kucha
April 27, 2010, 12:00am PDT
When you hear 'PowerPoint,' do you think 'endless and boring'? Here's a format that will keep those presentations short and sweet.This download is also available as an entry in our Microsoft...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 reasons to consider upgrading to Office 2007
June 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
How do I... Remove misspelled words from the custom dictionary in Office 2003 or 2007?
June 28, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
Find it in Word 2007: Change Case
October 23, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a telecommuter
January 8, 2008, 12:00am PST
Successfully telecommuting -- being productive, staying in the mix, keeping yourself on the executive radar, and not allowing work to bleed into your home life until you can't tell which is which...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Two easy ways to create Outlook search folders
April 14, 2009, 12:00am PDT
You can define and save search criteria to organize messages in a way that makes sense to you. You don't even have to physically rearrange your e-mail; just consolidate what you need in a virtual...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Set your own drawing object defaults -- and make them stick
May 5, 2009, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
10 easy ways to turn a dull Word table into a design element
February 8, 2006, 12:00am PST
Sometimes all you want from a table is a bare-bones grid. But when a document calls for a little more polish and design appeal, put these tricks to work and turn those grids into sharp-looking...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
How do I... Set my own default file locations in Word 2007?
October 11, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
Five tips for lightning-fast formatting in Word
August 22, 2011, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
Five Word tips that could change your life
June 7, 2011, 12:00am PDT
Searching for ways to increase your Word productivity may get in the way of your productivity. So here are a few tricks you don't need to unearth. Efficient, simple to use, easy to remember.This...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Five simple tips that will improve your writing a thousand percent
January 7, 2010, 12:00am PST
Social media, texting, and rampant blogging may be dumbing down our writing skills. Here are a few ways to keep your writing professional and clear -- without sweating a bunch of picky grammar...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
The 10 most useful Gmail shortcuts
December 14, 2010, 12:00am PST
If you're a keyboard fan, you may want to view Google's built-in list of seventy billion Gmail shortcuts. But if you're a keyboard fan with a lot of work to do, maybe this short list will be more...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 ways to alienate your boss
September 30, 2010, 12:00am PDT
If you and your boss aren't getting along, it could be all your boss's fault. Unless it's partly yours.This download is also an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 things I can never find in Word 2007
May 25, 2010, 12:00am PDT
If you're not a big fan of the Word 2007 interface, you've come to the right place. Jody Gilbert ferrets out some of the features that used to be at your fingertips.This download is also available...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Put an end to long-winded presentations with Pecha Kucha
April 27, 2010, 12:00am PDT
When you hear 'PowerPoint,' do you think 'endless and boring'? Here's a format that will keep those presentations short and sweet.This download is also available as an entry in our Microsoft...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
The 10 most useful Excel keyboard shortcuts
April 5, 2010, 12:00am PDT
Why complicate your spreadsheet life with a bunch of tricks you'll never use? These 10 shortcuts will expedite the Excel tasks you perform every day.This download is also available as an entry in...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Preflight checklist for your PowerPoint presentations
February 9, 2010, 12:00am PST
You may not always have time to create a blockbuster slide show. But if you take a quick spin through this list, you can catch mistakes, improve polish, and prevent problems.This download is also...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 things I can never remember how to do in Excel
December 2, 2009, 12:00am PST
If your Excel skills are perennially rusty, this cheat sheet will help you knock out basic tasks without forcing you to scramble back up the learning curve. This download is also an entry in our...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10+ keyboard shortcuts to help you deliver a smooth PowerPoint presentation
November 17, 2009, 12:00am PST
You don't need to get distracted by the mechanics of presenting a slide show. Learn just a few shortcuts and you can focus on your audience and your message instead.This download is also available...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
The 10 most useful Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts
October 9, 2009, 12:00am PDT
Along with Windows 7's new features comes a set of new keyboard shortcuts. This little cheat sheet will help you work more efficiently with the new OS.This download is also available as an entry...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Create a quick org chart in PowerPoint
May 20, 2009, 12:00am PDT
When you need an easy way to illustrate a simple hierarchy, consider building an org chart directly on a PowerPoint slide. Here's a look at how to use some basic diagramming tools so you can pull...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Set your own drawing object defaults -- and make them stick
May 5, 2009, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
Two easy ways to create Outlook search folders
April 14, 2009, 12:00am PDT
You can define and save search criteria to organize messages in a way that makes sense to you. You don't even have to physically rearrange your e-mail; just consolidate what you need in a virtual...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
The 10 most useful Word shortcuts
January 23, 2009, 12:00am PST
How many Word shortcuts do you remember and use on a regular basis? Fifty? Twenty? How about just 10 solid go-to shortcuts like these?This download is also available as an entry in our 10 Things blog.
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Build a quick training presentation using PowerPoint's Photo Album feature
December 16, 2008, 12:00am PST
Putting together an educational slide show doesn't have to be labor intensive. Using PowerPoint's Photo Album tool, you can quickly assemble a series of screen shots and text slides for...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Create a custom Word table style for instant formatting
October 24, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
10 simple things you can do to improve your writing
September 30, 2008, 12:00am PDT
If you're like much of today's workforce, you need to have halfway decent writing skills to succeed at your job. But even if you don't have time to work on those skills, mastering a few basic...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Create a Strikethrough shortcut in Word
July 15, 2008, 12:00am PDT
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
10+ lesser-known shortcutsfor formatting Word text
February 1, 2008, 12:00am PST
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
-
Downloads
10 signs that you aren't cut out to be a telecommuter
January 8, 2008, 12:00am PST
Successfully telecommuting -- being productive, staying in the mix, keeping yourself on the executive radar, and not allowing work to bleed into your home life until you can't tell which is which...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
Find it in Word 2007: Change Case
October 23, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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 my own default file locations in Word 2007?
October 11, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
10 things you can do to keep your IT job from taking over your life
September 17, 2007, 12:00am PDT
IT pros don't hold a monopoly on working excessively long hours or having job responsibilities cast a shadow over their personal lives. But for many reasons, it's a field that invites long hours,...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 annoying Word features (and how to turn them off)
July 9, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
How do I... Remove misspelled words from the custom dictionary in Office 2003 or 2007?
June 28, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
10 reasons to consider upgrading to Office 2007
June 12, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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 new Office 2007 interface elements (and what they're really called)
June 7, 2007, 12:00am PDT
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
-
Downloads
10 obscure Word tricks that can expedite common chores
July 10, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Buried within Word are lots of cool tricks that not too many users have discovered. These are small things--shortcuts that, in some cases, may not look much more efficient than pulling down a menu...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 flagrant grammar mistakes that make you look stupid
May 23, 2006, 12:00am PDT
Sending a less-than-perfect e-mail to a friend is one thing; mistakes aren't really a problem. But if you want to craft an error-free message that reflects your professionalism, be on the lookout...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
34 timesaving mouse tricks for Word users
May 25, 2005, 12:00am PDT
Some users sneer at the mouse and consider it clumsy compared to the keyboard for executing quick actions. But like any tool, the mouse can expedite your work if you know how to use it...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
10 easy ways to turn a dull Word table into a design element
February 8, 2006, 12:00am PST
Sometimes all you want from a table is a bare-bones grid. But when a document calls for a little more polish and design appeal, put these tricks to work and turn those grids into sharp-looking...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
-
Downloads
All-purpose Word calendar template
December 30, 2008, 12:00am PST
If you've ever used Word's calendar wizard, you may have found that it's heavy on cosmetic effects and light on practicality. And although Outlook will let you print a blank calendar that comes a...
Provided by Jody Gilbert
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