Susan Harkins

When Word’s default tab stops of every half inch don’t get the job done, change the default setting!

Inputting data is seldom anybody’s favorite chore but controlling the way the cursor moves certainly eases the task.

We seldom need the XLStart folder, so when we do, we can never remember the entire path. Instead of searching, use this quick Excel tip instead.

Excel’s AVERAGE() function evaluates zero values. If you want to exclude zeroes, use these alternatives.

You can delete a problematic AutoCorrect entry or you can try this case shuffling trick to have your cake and eat it too.

Use Outlook’s conversation view to arrange related messages into meaningful groups.

You’ll want to add this quick selection trick to your repertoire. It’s handy when the range isn’t a complete data range or it comprises more than one data range.

Word’s default bullet character is adequate, but you can add a bit of distinction or creativity by using custom bullet characters.

After adding several charts to a sheet, you might want to adjust their sizes so they’re all the same. You can do so manually or by using the easy macro.

Using font colors is nothing new, but you can also apply a gradient fill effect to text. Here’s how.

This week, learn the solution to the last Office challenge: Why does Excel change dates when I copy a sheet to a new workbook?

Excel’s COUNTIFS() function is flexible enough to handle different ranges and data types.