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Use Access' Where clause to calculate query totals for specific conditions

June 5, 2007 7:00am PDT

Access is versatile enough for you to sort parameter query totals that are unique to certain conditions. Mary Ann Richardson shows how to use the Where clause to make calculations based on...

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Address letters in a snap with Word's Insert Address toolbar button

June 5, 2007 7:00am PDT

When writing letters in Word, stop interrupting yourself to look up and insert addresses from your Outlook address book. Mary Ann Richardson describes how you can add a button to your Word toolbar...

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Turn off gridlines in your Excel applications

June 5, 2007 7:00am PDT

Gridlines in your Excel worksheets can be quite distracting. Mary Ann Richardson explains how to make gridlines invisible in Excel 2002, 2003, and 2007.

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Error Floors of LDPC Coded BICM

June 1, 2007 12:00am PDT

In recent years performance prediction for communication systems utilizing iteratively decodable codes has been of considerable interest. There have been significant breakthroughs as far as the...

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Share Word 2003 documents with Word 2002 and Word 97 users

May 29, 2007 7:00am PDT

Each time you save a Word 2003 document for users still running older versions, you don't need to manually "save down" -- simply set Word to automatically save your documents to a more universal...

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Save steps when wrapping text and inserting worksheets in Excel 2007

May 29, 2007 7:00am PDT

Excel 2007 contains a number of improvements that make your job easier. Here are two tips that, prior to Excel 2007, required multiple mouse clicks. Now you can perform these tasks with a single...

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Create a quick report for a filtered table in Access

May 29, 2007 7:00am PDT

Access' table filtering tools are handy, but they can be unwieldy and produce results that look unprofessional. Here's how to use AutoReport to create sharp and specific records based on the data...

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Create an input mask for entering alphanumeric telephone numbers in Access

May 22, 2007 5:59pm PDT

It may be catchy to use an alphanumeric phone number of your business, but Access data entry comes to a grinding halt when you or your users convert the numbers from the nearest telephone keypad....

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Use Excel's Solver tool to schedule your employees

May 22, 2007 5:45pm PDT

Solve a problem with Excel's Solver. This tool can help you help you optimize your employees by determining the right number of techs you need at any particular time.

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Save time by using Word 2007's built-in cover pages

May 22, 2007 5:30pm PDT

Word 2007 offers myriad improvements, including the ability to create cover pages more easily. Mary Ann Richardson shows how to make cover pages without taking the additional steps of setting...

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Watch data update using Access 2007's split form

May 15, 2007 7:00am PDT

One of Access 2007's most useful features is the split form. It allows you to reference data, compare two sheets, or edit a form. Here's how to watch as data gets updated from the Datasheet View.

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Create Excel charts that show data comparisons at a glance

May 15, 2007 7:00am PDT

If you or your users need data from certain time periods, you can create an Excel chart that makes the specified dates or times contiguous on a stacked column. Here's how to make an easy graphic...

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Add a header to Word 2007 documents with three mouse clicks

May 15, 2007 7:00am PDT

Word 2007 makes dealing with headers easier than ever. Here's how to create a basic header that you can edit and adjust as necessary to streamline your Word documents.

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Unsure what properties your fields should have? Let Access 2007's field list set them for you

May 8, 2007 7:00am PDT

With a variety of built-in fields, Access 2007 makes it easy for you to design a table for your database. Here's how to use the intuitive features of the latest version of Access to make your job...

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Make Excel charts more meaningful with reference lines

May 8, 2007 7:00am PDT

Give numbers shape and form by illustrating your Excel reports with charts. Mary Ann Richardson describes how to create a chart that shows the ups and downs of data changes against a constant,...

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Let Word 2007 proofread your documents with a click of the mouse

May 8, 2007 7:00am PDT

Need a proofreader? Word 2007 comes with a feature that can check your spelling, grammar, and style. Mary Ann Richardson tells how you can set up Word Options to catch errors with a single command.

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Help users find information with an interactive Excel chart

May 1, 2007 7:00am PDT

When you create an interactive Excel chart, the way to really make your users happy is by letting them find data they want according to their parameters. Learn how to do that by following these...

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Use a sample record to create an online form in Access 2007

May 1, 2007 7:00am PDT

No need to have your users fill out multiple sheets of paper -- build an online form in Access 2007 and have your employees enter the data for you.

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Use Word 2007's options to change your default document folder

May 1, 2007 7:00am PDT

Each time you save a Word 2007 file, it winds up in the My Documents folder. Here's how to to change your default document folder for Word 2007 files.

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Automating Active Directory installation in Windows 2000 Server

April 30, 2007 7:00am PDT

Automating installation isn't limited to clients or servers -- you can also automatically deploy domain controllers such as Active Directory. Here's what you need to know about automating Active...

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