October 26, 2008

Quick View Changes in Word

It seems like everyone has a preference for the way they view their MS Word documents.

Some people prefer the Normal View, while others like the Page/Print Layout View. Plus, there's the Web layout and in newer versions of Word, the Full Screen Reading and Draft views.

Whatever your preference, it's always a good thing to know how to get to a different view. Sometimes you're trying to accomplish a task that lends itself to a view different from your usual way of seeing things.

I bet most of you know you can change views using the View menu or View tab on the ribbon (depending on the version of Word you use).

In fact, your choices are the first items on the menu, so you can't miss them!

But what if you could change views with a quicker click?

You may not have realized it, but there are buttons for your view choices right on the screen the whole time you're working.

Take a look at the horizontal scroll bar across the bottom of your document.

Follow it all the way to the left.

See them?

In older versions of Word, on the very left, you have four buttons, which are also known as the view buttons.

Newer versions of Word may have view buttons that look like the image below and they're found on the far right side of the Status bar.

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You can just do a "quick click" to switch from one view to another, no menu/ribbon tabs required!

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Working with the Vista Index

The new search capabilities in Windows Vista are certainly a significant step up from those in Windows 2000 and Windows XP. For once, you can actually find what you're looking for in a reasonable amount of time. By default, however, the new Vista search feature only indexes the partition where the operating system is installed, which is usually the C: drive. That's fine, unless you have a second partition or second hard drive you use to store your data files. In that case, you have to manually add the second hard drive to the search index. Luckily, it’s only a two step process!

Step 1: Turn On the Search Indexing for the Second Hard Drive/Partition

Double click on your My Computer adcirca vs cialis icon, right click on the drive and choose Properties. Then check the box that says “Index this drive for faster searching.” Finally, click OK.

For some strange reason, that doesn't actually add the drive to the index, so you have to perform one more step.

Step 2: Add the Drive to the Indexing Options

Go to Start, Control Panel and click on Indexing Options. In the dialogue box, you’ll see a list of current locations that are indexed by the Indexing service. Click on the Modify button and check off the second partition or hard drive you want indexed (for example, D:, E:, etc).

If you don't see the drive you're looking for, make sure you press the "Show all locations" button at the bottom of the window. You should then see all of the possible choices:

That’s it! Windows Vista will then begin indexing the new location and results from the extra drives will appear in your searches. Now, you can also add network drives to the Vista search index, as long as the drive is a mapped drive. Note that turning on the indexing in Vista is a great way to find files quickly and I would suggest keeping it on all the time. However, you may want to turn it off if your computer seems to be running slow.

Either way, this is an easy way to make your Vista searching even easier!

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Computer Crashes

Q:
Some of the programs I use quite frequently on my computer seem to crash an awful lot. Why do they keep doing that and is there anything I can do to prevent it?

A:
If you have started to see a "crash" increase in either your Windows operating system or any other programs you use, luckily, there are a few things you can do. Let's take a look!

First, if the same problem is repeated regularly, you should take down some notes about your actions that led up to the crash. Try to remember your sequence of actions and write down everything you did up until the time the program stopped working. Make sure you take note of the contents of any error messages or other dialogue boxes that may have come up on your screen as well.

After you have everything written down, you're going to want to go to the program manufacturer's Web site. There you can look for a patch or an update you might be missing that can solve the crashing problem. A lot of times, that's an easy answer. If the patch or update already exists, you can just take care of the problem right then and there. If it doesn't have a fix, you can try to find something by doing a search for the product's name, including some of the symptoms you're experiencing while using the program.

Another thing you can do is check your Windows event log. Windows often logs details about system and application crashes. To access the event log, right click on your My Computer icon and choose Manage. Once you're there, look in the left pane and find Event Viewer. Go ahead and click on the little plus sign (+) to expand it. That will bring up three different sections: Application, Security and System. Choose Application. Once you do that, you will see a list of different actions in the right pane. There are quite a few of them, so I will give you some time to look over them.

Okay, now, if you see any that have a red X next to them, it means your system found a serious problem with that particular application. When you double click on the red X, an Event Properties box will appear. That will give you some information about what happened to cause the application to error out, etc.

Even though you have that information, it may still be hard to decipher what's really going on. If that's the case, Microsoft has a database called Event ID that you can use to get more information. Go here to see Event ID. You will have to enter all the information you know about the application and the problem in order to get a result. Once you have it all filled in, click Go and you will be taken to an explanation.

Another place you can go (which seems to be more preferable) is EventID.net. That allows you to take the Event ID and source of the application error (found in the Event Properties box we talked about earlier) to see a description of the problem. The site also includes other acheter cialis original users' experiences with the same error, along with some possible solutions to fix the error problem. You do have to subscribe to the Web site, but it's only $9 for three months worth of help or $24 for one year.

Either of the sites may help you better understand why your programs keep crashing on you. They could definitely save you some peace of mind as well, so give them a try today!

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Word Tables That Measure Up

When you use tables in MS Word, do you ever find yourself frustrated as you try to get column widths or row heights to exact measurements?

I know you probably have the ruler open (View menu, Ruler choice) and you're sliding the cell boundary lines around trying to get them all set, but it sure would be nice if you could verify the widths and heights, wouldn't it?

You know, just to be sure you have exactly what you need.

Fortunately, the difference between guessing it's what you need and knowing you have it right, 5mg cialis generic is one key!

To be precise, it's the Alt key that makes the difference between guessing and knowing.

Dragging cell boundaries without the Alt key leaves the ruler looking like this:

It's the usual with gray blocks on each cell border. (If you check the vertical ruler, you'll find the same setup).

Now, hold down the Alt key when you drag the cell boundary.

See the difference?

The exact width or height of the cell is displayed, allowing you to slide to the exact measurement you need.

The power to take the guesswork out of Word table measurements lies within the Alt key. Who knew it could be so simple?!

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October 25, 2008

Linked In

Welcome to Linked In, your ticket to building great relationships with other businesses, staying connected with colleagues and networking!

Registration is easy. Just fill out the form with your name, e-mail address, create a password, country, zip code, your employment status, title, industry and company.

Next, you can customize what you’re looking to do and what your network can help you do. It’s divided into two sections:

To Find – This listing lets you select what your network can help you with. It includes: find a job, finding consulting or contracting positions, reconnecting and staying in touch with colleagues, selling products or services, investigating deals with companies, finding information on industries, products or companies and finding professionals interested in your product or 10mg cialis venture.

To Be Found – This listing lets you select what you want to be contacted about. It includes: messages from friends and colleagues trying to get in touch with you, requests to provide a reference for a past or present co-worker, career opportunities, contract or consulting offers, inquiries about a position with your company, deal proposals for your company, relevant requests about your expertise and proposed discussions about new ventures or products.

I’m mostly using this Web site to reconnect with people, as I’m not really looking for new work or more work. So, I chose the options pertaining to that and unchecked the ones I didn’t need. When you've selected the options you prefer, click Save.

At this point, you’ll be taken to your account page, where the first thing you'll want to do is confirm your e-mail address. The next step is to set up your contacts. You can do that by choosing the e-mail provider you use on the Web and it will take you directly to that page to log in. Once you’ve logged in, you’ll get a page explaining the security and why they need your permission. If you’re okay with sharing your address book with them, click "I Agree." If you aren’t comfortable, click "I Do Not Agree."

If you use MS Outlook or a program like it, you can import your contacts with the section below the Webmail. You’ll browse your computer for the file and then upload it.

You can also add contacts manually, which is my preferred method, because you're in complete control of the information you're giving out.

Once you have all of that set up or just after you’ve confirmed your e-mail address, you can start browsing employment opportunities under the Jobs tab. Or, you can ask and answer business questions in the Answers section.

I love the professional feel of this Web site and when you combine it with its ease of use and the fact that it’s free, it just doesn't get any better. I hope you enjoy it as well!

http://www.linkedin.com/

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