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About Susan Harkins
Susan Sales Harkins is an IT consultant, specializing in desktop solutions. Previously, she was editor in chief for The Cobb Group, the world's largest publisher of technical journals.
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How do I... Reject alpha characters in a SQL Server character column?
January 25, 2008 12:00am PST
Enforcing your data's integrity is probably the single most important issue you face when designing a database. Validating user input is one way of keeping bad data from making its way into your...
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10+ common questions about SQL Server data types
May 15, 2008 12:00am PDT
SQL Server has a variety of data types, and as with most things, the more options you have, the more confusing a choice can be. Susan Harkins offers answers to the questions she hears most often...
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How do I... Add music and narration to a PowerPoint presentation?
March 4, 2008 12:00am PST
Sound effects, such as music and voice recordings, can mean the difference between a good presentation and an outstanding presentation. Luckily, PowerPoint supports media clips, which include...
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A simple solution for tracking changes to Access data...Error
September 12, 2007 9:00am PDT
A simple solution for tracking changes to Access data...Error I have searched this forum for some contact info on Susan Harkins who originally posted this download titled "A simple solution for...
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10 ways to screw up your VBA code
November 29, 2010 12:00am PST
It's easy to get enticed into cutting corners when you write VBA code -- but that's likely to create problems down the road. Susan Harkins looks at some misconceptions that lead to bad practices,...
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10+ of my favorite Windows API functions to use in Office applications
December 21, 2010 12:00am PST
When a VBA solution falls short of your needs, there's probably a Windows API function that can handle the job. Susan Harkins lists 10 handy APIs and explains how you can put them to work.This...
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My 10 favorite Office tips of the year
December 27, 2010 12:00am PST
During 2010, Susan Harkins wrote more than 200 tips to help Office users and the techs who support them. To wrap up the year, she's selected 10 of the ones she (and TR members) liked the most.This...
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10 Office tips I learned from readers in 2010
January 7, 2011 12:00am PST
Some of the best information on TechRepublic is sparked by discussions that spring up around a particular tip or technique. Susan Harkins shares a selection of the insights, refinements, and...
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10 easy ways to speed up an Access database
February 22, 2011 12:00am PST
Even your least technical Access users can improve the performance of their databases. Susan Harkins shares some basic tips those users can put to work right away.This download is also available...
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10 tricks for handling null values in Microsoft Access
October 12, 2006 12:00am PDT
Null values indicate that data is missing or unknown, and if you don't take steps to handle them, you could wind up with runtime errors or erroneous data. These Access pointers will help you...
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10 tips for customizing menus and toolbars in your Access apps
January 3, 2007 12:00am PST
When you build an Access application, you'll generally want to tailor the menus and toolbars so that users have all the tools they need but won't stumble over the built-in options. Access expert...
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10 tips for using wildcard characters in Microsoft Access criteria expressions
January 30, 2007 12:00am PST
Wildcards come in handy when you need to locate records with similar data or you're trying to track down a specific record based on limited information. But if you don't use the right wildcard...
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How do I... Print a single Microsoft Access record in Form View?
February 20, 2007 12:00am PST
Microsoft Access lets users print data while browsing records in Form View, but it prints all of the records in the underlying recordset, not just the current one. By adding a command button, you...
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10 cool add-ins for Office 2007 and 2010
April 29, 2011 12:00am PDT
Add-ins let you enhance your Office apps so they can do more things -- and do things better. Susan Harkins combed through the vast sea of Office add-ins to produce this list of winners.This...
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10+ tips for working efficiently in Access' Query Design window
April 3, 2007 12:00am PDT
If you create Access queries, you probably know your way around the Query Design window. But there are some not-so-obvious tricks you can use to work more efficiently, maintain accuracy, and...
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10 simple tips for working more efficiently in Microsoft Excel
April 12, 2007 12:00am PDT
Excel is a highly sophisticated application, and users don't always discover the easiest or smartest way to accomplish various tasks. This list of tips will help them shave significant time off...
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How do I... Query for multiple values in Access on the fly?
May 14, 2007 12:00am PDT
When you need a flexible way to filter a form or report on multiple values, a fixed query isn't your best bet. Find out how you can use a VBA function to add a versatile query solution that can...
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How do I... Add custom error handling to my Access forms and reports?
July 18, 2007 12:00am PDT
Access is designed to handle action errors -- such as those that occur when someone tries to add a record without filling in required fields -- without any help from you. But when you need a...
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How do I... return a unique list in Excel?
August 6, 2007 12:00am PDT
Excel's filter feature can create a quick list of existing data consisting of unique items. Office expert Susan Harkins demonstrates a couple of ways to produce such a list manually and then shows...
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How do I... Start an Access label report with any label on the sheet?
September 10, 2007 12:00am PDT
Printing labels is a snap using Microsoft Office Access' Label Wizard. Depending on the criteria, the report prints the most up-to-date data in the order you need. The only problem is wasted...
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