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Microsoft Releases Office 2010 Beta

Thursday November 19, 2009
Microsoft has launched the public beta of Office 2010. Effective immediately, you can download and try the latest version of Office. This is the professional version of Office 2010. In addition to Word, it contains Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Access, Publisher, InfoPath, SharePoint Workspace and Communicator. The beta is available for download from Microsoft's site. The download is quite large, so it will take some time to complete.

Create Macros in Word 2007

Monday November 16, 2009

Macros are a great way to save time in Word 2007. By creating your own macros, you can automate frequent tasks in Word, no matter how complicated they are. Get started using macros today! My step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a macro in Word 2007. It's easier than you think!

Use Bookmarks to Mark a Passage in Your Word Documents

Thursday November 12, 2009
If you're working on a long Word document, navigating through it can be a hassle. This makes it difficult if you need to return to a specific location for further editing. But Word 2007 lets you bookmark specific parts of your document. Then, you can easily return to the location. To learn more about using bookmarks in Word 2007, read this article.

Save Time With Word's Quick Parts Feature

Wednesday November 11, 2009
Quick Parts is new to Microsoft Word 2007. So many people are unfamiliar with this feature. But, it is one with which you should become acquainted. It helps you insert preformatted snippets of text in your document. For example, Quick Parts can insert page numbers, footers, watermarks and more! Learn more about it now.

Inserting Columns in Word 2007

Monday November 9, 2009
Like previous versions of Microsoft Word, Word 2007 lets you divide your document into columns. This can enhance the formatting of your document. It is particularly useful if you're creating a newsletter or similarly formatted document. To learn about working with columns in Word 2007, read this tip.

Scaling Your Paper Size in Word 2007

Wednesday November 4, 2009
By default, Word 2007 uses the letter paper size when creating documents. In most cases, this will suit you just fine. But, from time to time, you may want to print your document on a different paper size. You can do that quickly and easily--without losing the document's original page layout. Find out how to scale your Word 2007 documents to a different paper size now!

Working With Text Boxes in Word 2007

Monday November 2, 2009
By using text boxes, you can place text anywhere you'd like in your document. They're great for formatting newsletters and other complex documents. My step-by-step tutorial will help you get up and going with text boxes in Word 2007!

Creating Macros in Word 2007

Friday October 30, 2009
Macros are a great way to save time in Word 2007. By creating your own macros, you can automate frequent tasks in Word, no matter how complicated they are. Get started using macros today! My step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating a macro in Word 2007. It's easier than you think!

TapIt4Me Improves Typing on the iPhone

Thursday October 29, 2009
The iPhone is a great phone. However, the lack of a physical keyboard makes it difficult to type accurately. It is easy to hit the wrong letter on the on-screen keyboard. Fortunately, you can make it a little easier to type on the iPhone. TapIt4Me is a text expansion app for the iPhone. It lets you create shortcuts for commonly used words and phrases. Anyone who is troubled by the iPhone's virtual keyboard would do well to check it out. Learn all about TapIt4Me in my quick review!

Add an Image Watermark to Your Word Document

Wednesday October 28, 2009
Watermarks are often used to provide information about a document. For example, they can be used to show that a document is a copy or a working draft. But, you can also use watermarks to spruce up your documents' formatting. Use an image like your company logo or seal to add a more professional look to your documents. Adding an image watermark is easier than you think. My tip will help you get going with image watermarks!
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