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Create a Web site with Xara Web Designer

If you’re graphically oriented and want a simple site for personal use, Xara might be just the tool for you.

Summer 2009 by Susan C. Daffron
Create Patterns in Adobe Photoshop

Learn to create a simple diagonal line pattern you can use as fills and as elements in Layer styles

Spring 2009 by Geetesh Bajaj
Create a Quick Logo

Creating a logo doesn't have to be something to fear; even non-artists can have fun playing with graphics

Summer 2008 by Susan C. Daffron
How to Create a Postcard in Photoshop

Learn how to create postcards in Photoshop and market your business with a direct mail campaign.

Spring 2008 by Susan C. Daffron
Lay Out Your Book in Microsoft Word

Although most people agree that Word is not the best tool for laying out books, it is possible

Winter 2007/2008 by Susan C. Daffron
Add an Index to Your Book with InDesign

Laern how to include an index in your book, manual, or long tome

Fall 2007 by Susan C. Daffron
Use Photoshop to Remove "Red Eye"

Photoshop now has a red-eye removal tool you can use to remove the demon look.

Summer 2007 by Susan C. Daffron
Use Word to Create Promotional Bookmarks for your Books

Produce your own promotional bookmarks using just your own printer and Word

Spring 2007 by Susan C. Daffron
Get Your Book Done!

If you had a book inside you that you just can't finish, learn how to finally get it done.

Winter 2006/2007 by Susan C. Daffron
Create a Quick To Do List Form

The next time you are feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, maybe a to do list is in order.

Fall 2006 by Susan C. Daffron
3-D Charts in PowerPoint

3-D charts are easy to create and can help present certain types of data effectively.

Summer 2006 by Geetesh Bajaj
Create a Fax Cover Sheet in Word

A nicely designed fax cover sheet enhances your business image and makes you look more professional

Spring 2006 by Susan C. Daffron
Adding Transition and Animation Effects in PowerPoint

Learn how to add transitions and animations to your slides

Winter 2005/2006 by Susan C. Daffron
Learn How to Use an RSS Reader

If you've been putting off learning about RSS, procrastinate no more! This article shows you how easy it is to get started and take control of the subscription content you receive from the Internet.

Fall 2005 by James H. Byrd
Create a Resume in Word

Armed with a few design and style tips, you can create a resume that gets read.

Summer 2005 by Susan C. Daffron
Create a Certificate in Microsoft Word

Learn how to use Word's border and watermark features to create a quick and easy certificate.

Spring 2005 by Susan C. Daffron
Create a Table of Contents in Word

If you use styles, creating a table of contents is easy.

Winter 2004/2005 by Susan C. Daffron
Creating an Index in Word

In Word, creating an index is a two-step process.

Fall 2004 by Susan C. Daffron
Create a PowerPoint Template

Learn to create templates in PowerPoint you can reuse later.

Summer 2004 by Geetesh Bajaj
Create Business Cards in Word

Create your own business cards using Word's label tools.

Spring 2004 by Susan C. Daffron
Create Star Wars Credits in PowerPoint

Use PowerPoint animation to make text scroll off the page.

Winter 2003/2004 by Geetesh Bajaj
Make XP Usable

How to make Windows XP act like previous versions.

Fall 2003 by Susan C. Daffron
Tricky Type Techniques

When you don't have graphics available, use type to add zest to your pages.

Summer 2002 by Susan C. Daffron
Set Up PowerPoint Shows

Get more from your presentation with custom PowerPoint shows.

Spring 2002 by Susan C. Daffron
Use Word to Create a Tri-Fold Brochure

Make a quick brochure in any version of Word using columns.

Winter 2001/2002 by Susan C. Daffron
Please Fill Out This Form, Part 5

How to link your Word autoform to a database.

September-November 2001 by Dian D. Chapman
Please Fill Out This Form, Part 4

Use custom dialog boxes in your Word forms.

July/August 2001 by Dian D. Chapman
Please Fill Out This Form, Part 3

Learn more about VBA macros to automate your form.

May/June 2001 by Dian D. Chapman
Please Fill Out This Form, Part 2

Adding automation to your Word forms.

March/April 2001 by Dian D. Chapman
Downloading from the Internet Made Easy

How to download, unzip, and install files from the Internet.

January/February 2001 by James Haner
Please Fill Out This Form

Create professional-looking forms in Word.

November/December 2000 by Dian D. Chapman
Nothin' Up My Sleeves

Save time with shortcut keys.

September/October 2000 by Dian D. Chapman
No Eating Paste

Learn about copying and pasting with your computer.

July/August 2000 by Dian D. Chapman
Merge Spreadsheet Data Into Word

Create form letters by merging data.

May/June 2000 by Cindy Meister
Create Your Own Start Page

Learn a little HTML code to create a browser start page.

March/April 2000 by Susan C. Daffron
Seeing Red? A Simple Fix

Learn how to use Paint Shop Pro to fix red eye in photos.

January/February 2000 by Rita Janisse
File Management Tricks in Windows Explorer

End drag and drop confusion and use the Send to feature.

November/December 1999 by Greg Chapman
Customizing Your Desktop

Change the default desktop options to get more work done.

September/October 1999 by Susan C. Daffron
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