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Work with Tables in Microsoft Word 2007

Learn how to accomplish some common operations with tables in Word 2007.

Summer 2009 by Dian D. Chapman
Create a Book Cover in Adobe InDesign

If you are a self-publisher, learn how you can create a book cover that will make you proud

Spring 2009 by Susan C. Daffron
Use Internet Newsgroups

Learn how to get the most out of newsgroups, an underused yet valuable feature of the Internet

Summer 2008 by Ken Blake
Demystifying Nerd Words

When it comes to computers, perhaps because they are so prevalent, the misuse of terminology and subsequent confusion runs rampant.

Spring 2008 by Ken Blake
Customize Word 2007 Document Themes

Use Word's document themes to change the look of your document with just one click

Winter 2007/2008 by Dian D. Chapman
Back Up Your Computer Regularly and Reliably

Create a back up plan that makes sense in your particular computing situation

Fall 2007 by Ken Blake
Use Word Bookmarks

Bookmarks are great little tools with a surprising number of uses

Fall 2007 by Dian D. Chapman
Create Books and Other Long Documents in InDesign

Learn tips and techniques for using Adobe InDesign's long document features

Summer 2007 by Susan C. Daffron
Excel in Your Job Search

Use Microsoft Excel to keep track of the endless information associated with the quest for employment.

Spring 2007 by Daryl J. Lucas
Use Excel to Get Dates

Perform simple date calculations in a single Excel worksheet

Winter 2006/2007 by Daryl J. Lucas
Fun with Xara Xtreme Pro

If you've been afraid to experiment with Flash or complex transparency effects in vector art, give Xtreme Pro a try.

Winter 2006/2007 by Susan C. Daffron
Get Your Ezine Delivered

Thanks to spam, getting email where it needs to go has become increasingly difficult.

Fall 2006 by Susan C. Daffron
Create an HTML Ezine People Actually Read

HTML ezines are more difficult to create than plain text email because of email client compatibility issues.

Summer 2006 by Susan C. Daffron
Choose the Right Colors in PowerPoint

Armed with a few rules, you can make intelligent color choices for your PowerPoint slides.

Spring 2006 by Geetesh Bajaj
Create a Fill-in Form in Word

Learn how to create a fill-in form with lines to indicate where to enter data.

Winter 2005/2006 by Dian D. Chapman
Create a Newsletter in Microsoft Word Without Text Boxes

If you have to create a newsletter in Word, and you (rightly) fear the evils of text boxes, read this article.

Fall 2005 by Susan C. Daffron
Add CD Tracks to PowerPoint Presentations

Once you understand a few rules, adding music to your presentations is easy.

Summer 2005 by Geetesh Bajaj
Pass Repeated Information in a Word Document

Use fields to make sure you update information that appears in multiple locations.

Spring 2005 by Dian D. Chapman
Create a Newsletter in Word

Word may not be the best layout program, but you can use it to create a newsletter.

Winter 2004/2005 by Dian D. Chapman
Automate Word Watermarks

Create watermarks, save them as AutoText, and insert at will.

Fall 2004 by Dian D. Chapman
Get Your Hard Disk in Shape

For a healthy hard disk, you should perform a few maintenance tasks.

Fall 2004 by Mridu Khullar
Fix Photo Problems

Simple solutions to your biggest picture problems.

Summer 2004 by Mridu Khullar
Make Word 2003 Workable

Customize Word 2003 so it actually works.

Summer 2004 by Susan C. Daffron
Use AutoText to Create a Text Library

Categorize AutoText and use fields to make instant documents.

Spring 2004 by Dian D. Chapman
Create a PowerPoint Media Presentation

Learn how to add music to your PowerPoint 2003 presentation

Spring 2004 by Geetesh Bajaj
Create a Photo Album in Word

Use Word to create photo presentations people love.

Winter 2003/2004 by Dian D. Chapman
Little-Known Word Keyboard Tricks

Save time in Word by using the keyboard instead of the mouse.

Fall 2003 by Dian D. Chapman
Add AutoShapes in Word

Make your Word documents more interesting with AutoShapes.

Summer 2002 by Dian D. Chapman
Get Organized Now!

Use a Word table to organize lists of files so you can find them.

Spring 2002 by Dian D. Chapman
Edit Digital Photos

Learn to edit photos to make them easier to work with.

Winter 2001/2002 by Dian D. Chapman
Find Word's Buried Treasures

Word has lots of nifty features, if you take the time to look.

September-November 2001 by Dian D. Chapman
Get Help

End frustration by using online resources to help solve problems.

July/August 2001 by Dian D. Chapman
Find Broken Web Links

Follow these steps to find "missing" pages on Web sites.

May/June 2001 by Kevin Zollman
Teach Your Computer to Type

Teach Dragon Naturally Speaking to type for you.

March/April 2001 by Laurie Longacre
Create an Access Query

Learn how to get your information back out of Access.

January/February 2001 by Cindy Meister
Set Up a Home Network, Part 4

Set up Internet-connection-sharing software and firewalls.

November/December 2000 by Greg Chapman
Set Up a Home Network, Part 3

How to share files and printers on your network.

September/October 2000 by Greg Chapman
Set up a Home Network, Part 2

Make Windows set up your network the way you want.

July/August 2000 by Greg Chapman
Set Up a Home Network, Part 1

Setting up the network hardware and running cables.

May/June 2000 by Greg Chapman
Protect Your Computer from Viruses

Simple steps you can take to protect your computer from viruses.

March/April 2000 by James Haner
"Crashproof" Your Computer

Tips for keeping your computer running smoothly.

January/February 2000 by James Haner
Create an Emergency Boot Disk

Having a boot disk can help when your computer crashes.

November/December 1999 by James Haner
Speed up with Styles

Use Word's styles to speed up your work.

September/October 1999 by Susan C. Daffron
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