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Save time editing Word documents with these shortcut keys

July 11, 2006 7:00am PDT

If you find yourself cleaning up other people's Word documents for publication, these keyboard shortcuts can make your job a lot easier.

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Make Access forms easier to navigate with tab controls

July 11, 2006 7:00am PDT

Access forms can be overwhelming if you have too many fields. Fortunately, you can create a road map by using tab controls. Mary Ann Richardson shows you how in this Access tip.

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Change your Excel worksheet defaults to fit your working environment

July 11, 2006 7:00am PDT

Spreadsheets didn't get their name from the fact that they may seem scattered all over the desktop—but too often that's the case. Mary Ann Richardson tells how to change the defaults to help you...

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Use these tricks to add pizzazz to your 3-D Excel charts

June 30, 2006 7:00am PDT

Feel free to adjust the appearance of your 3-D charts in Excel. The Chart Wizard makes it easy to give your charts a little extra something.

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Insert a digital photo into your Word document

June 30, 2006 7:00am PDT

If you have a digital camera and a Word document, you can skip the downloading step by inserting the photo of your choice right into the document—and then edit it right in Word. It's a snap, as...

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Link an Excel database table to an Access database

June 30, 2006 7:00am PDT

Microsoft Office is more than the sum of its parts—you can link an Excel database table to an Access database, integrating your data and adding value. Here's how.

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Hide Excel's error values in your printout

June 26, 2006 6:31pm PDT

If you print out a spreadsheet only to find that it contains error codes you would prefer to keep hidden, there's a way to avoid this from happening in the future. With this Excel tip from Mary...

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Place an Access table in a Word document

June 26, 2006 6:30pm PDT

Are you frequently called upon to export Access tables that can be incorporated into users' documents? Mary Ann Richardson shows how you can output an Access table to a Word document in just two...

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Use the landscape layout to print a Word document with comments

June 26, 2006 6:30pm PDT

Have you ever tried to print a Word document that contains comments only to find the comments cut off? If so, a simple page orientation change may be the answer. Mary Ann Richardson explains how...

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Make Access reports easier to read with group headers and footers

June 20, 2006 7:00am PDT

Does your Access report contain so much data that it's difficult to read? Then make your report easier on the eyes by breaking it up with group headers and footers. Mary Ann Richardson explains how.

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Record audible comments for your Word document

June 20, 2006 7:00am PDT

Did you know that Microsoft Word also allows you to record spoken notes? With a little bit of equipment, you can add up to 60 seconds of verbal notes to each comment. Mary Ann Richardson talks you...

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Use conditional formatting in Excel to identify data trends

June 20, 2006 7:00am PDT

Looking to track positive or negative changes in your Excel data? Mary Ann Richardson explains how you can use conditional formatting to find out this information automatically.

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Ensure images fit within the boundaries of your Access report

June 13, 2006 7:00am PDT

This Access tip from Mary Ann Richardson explains how to make an image fit within the boundaries you set—even if you change the boundary.

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Benefit from the multiple uses of Word's highlighting feature

June 13, 2006 7:00am PDT

You don't need to print out a Word document and uncap your yellow marker to highlight sections of copy; the application offers several ways to offset desired areas with color. Mary Ann Richardson...

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Use conditional formatting to identify above average scores in Excel

June 13, 2006 7:00am PDT

Who's high? Who's low? Who's average? If you're working in Excel, conditional formatting can help you determine who falls within the ranges you set.

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Use a Word form to save data to a text file

June 6, 2006 7:00am PDT

In this Word tip, Mary Ann Richardson explains how to create a form onto which users can enter data for saving or entering into a different application for future analysis.

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Quick tips for resizing Access report labels

June 6, 2006 7:00am PDT

Text running over in an Access report label? Don't resize the text—resize the label! This Access tip from Mary Ann Richardson offers quick solutions to resizing report labels for a clean look.

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Use a function to count cells between two values in Excel

June 6, 2006 7:00am PDT

Are you ready to teach Excel a new trick? Mary Ann Richardson explains how to count the number of cells whose values fall between two particular numbers in a certain range automatically.

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Use an Access function to add a new field to your table

May 30, 2006 7:00am PDT

You need to add a new field to a table in your Access database, but you don't have time to manually update hundreds of records. Discover how easy it is to add the field to your table.

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Create a survey form in Word

May 30, 2006 7:00am PDT

One of the best ways to gauge user responses and collect data is with a survey. In this Word tip, Mary Ann Richardson explains how to create a customized survey form, step by step.

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