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Save Time When You Use Older Versions of Microsoft Office
No matter how long you have been using Microsoft Word 2003 for, these
simple tips are sure to help you save considerable amounts of time.
Change Personalized Toolbar and Menu
Setting:
Change the default setting which keep you from seeing all the menu commands
and toolbar buttons. Usually, one has only a single row of commands and it
takes a few seconds for the other commands to expand after being clicked.
Follow these steps to avoid this inconvenience:
1. Go to Tools >
Customize and select the options tab.
2. In Personalized Menus and
Toolbars, click on "Show Formatting and Standard Toolbars on two
rows" and "Always show full menus." Please remember that the
descriptions relating to these options will be different in Word 2000.
3. You will be able to
see the entire menu when you close.
Discontinue automatic text changes:
Autocorrect is responsible for Word changing the spellings or cases while
you type. It not only corrects the spellings of words but also capitalizes the
first letter of a sentence. To alter these settings, go to Tools >
AutoCorrect Options and uncheck the options which you do not wish to see from
the AutoCorrect tab.
Cancel Automatic numbered Lists
It is highly problematic for someone to create a custom layout while
working with Word as both the numbering as well as the formatting change as
soon as you type enter. Also, an email address or a website immediately gets
hyperlinked and fractions get reformatted. These AutoFormat settings can be
changed in the following manner:
1. Go to Tools and select
AutoCorrect options.
2. Select AutoFormat and
unselect the last sections comprising of the numbered list option.
3. Click OK to save
settings.
Change your default font:
If you find yourself wasting time in changing the font every time, go ahead
and alter the default font like this:
1. Start a new Word file.
2. Click on Format >
Font and change the font and size as per your preference.
3. Click on default
instead of OK for the changes to be applicable even after you close the current
document.
4. There will be a prompt
confirming if you want the default font to be changed. Click on Yes.
Suit Page Layout and Margins to your
needs:
The custom margin setting for Word has been constant since Word 1.0. in
order to save time wasted in changing margins every time, one can:
1. Open a new Word file.
2. Go to File > Page
Setup and click on Margins tab.
3. Change the margins as
per specific requirements.
4. Make any other
necessary changes like Paper source or custom footer.
5. Click on the Default
button,
6. Click OK when the
confirmation prompt appears.
After the completion of these custom settings, all the time spent on
altering the Word settings can be saved.
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Software Insights for Cloud Computing Management
Cloud computing management software is an an integral part of any cloud-based IT system.
Imagine how annoying it is when you're stuck with an operating system or word processing program that you don't really like -- well you definitely don't want to get into that position with your cloud computing management software!
There are a lot of management programs out there. And as it become evermore popular to compute "in the cloud", the number of options available to you are only increasingly.
But that doesn't mean you should play Spin The Bottle with these management programs -- you might not be happy with the company you end up having to kiss!
It might be overwhelming, but try to take your time in wading through the options.
After all, many people and organizations are moving to the cloud because of the relief it will bring to their IT departments. So when you're looking at the different software options, you need to think of it in that way! You want to have a good relationship with your software, just as you would want with your IT person.
You need to choose a program that fits what your looking for. When it comes to cloud computing management, one size definitely does NOT fit all. You need to consider the setup and resources that you already have.
If you already have a full service IT department, you may want to look at utilizing open source software. Open source management software is good because it give users a lot of options and possibilities for customization. Also, because large numbers of users and developers have an input in the functioning of the software, you can be pretty confident that at its basic level, it will be a stable and reliable program.
However, if you're not running a huge operation, you may want to consider a more "full service" kind of software. This kind of software will probably be available to you via a large company that specializes in information technology systems. Under this scenario, you would essentially "out-source" the management of your cloud system to another company. This is when it is especially important to be picky about what software you choose to go with! So make sure you shop around to find the best company, with representatives that you feel can relate to you and your goals.
No matter which directions you go, choosing your cloud computing management software is an important step when moving into the cloud-- but don't let it daunt you! There is appropriate software out there for every business setup, and you'll undoubtedly find one that's a great match for your situation!
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Windows 8: Should I Upgrade?
There seems to be a lot of misinformation floating around the internet about Windows 8. On certain message boards, you may find that the prevailing sentiment is that Windows 8 is a fundamentally broken, unnecessary piece of software. But is that really true?
On the other hand, there are plenty of people writing about how you absolutely should upgrade to Windows 8. (One very influential example is PCWorld.) These too need to be taken with a grain of salt. This is because, until February 2013, Microsoft was selling Windows 8 at the rather astonishing price of $40 American.
But now the price has gone up. If you aren't a student (students in Canada can get the product for around 70 bucks), Windows 8 will run you about $200. Which isn't small potatoes by any means. In fact, it's about half the price of a cheap laptop, and if you bought a new laptop today for $400, it would come with windows 8.
Don't get us wrong. Windows 8 is not a bad piece of software. Microsoft seems to have learned all the right lessons from the disastrous launch of Windows Vista, 2007's biggest OS scandal.
Having spent quite a few hours working with Windows 8, we're able to confirm that the operating system is indeed functional. However, it may not be for everyone.
If you are the kind of person who uses very expensive software like Adobe Creative Suite, music creating tools, or video streaming software, you may want to think twice about Windows 8. With complex software like this, glitches are almost inevitable when a new operating system appears. This means that, if you were to upgrade to Windows 8 tomorrow, you may not be able to use Photoshop anymore. So, that's a good reason to wait.
Bug and glitches are generally worked out completely in the first 6 months of an operating system's life. And here's the other side of the coin: Windows 8 is really fun to use.
Windows 8's interface is a huge improvement on Windows 7, especially if you're using a trackpad or a touch screen. Windows 8 is essentially Microsoft's answer to the interface work Apple has been doing in the recent years. The new operating system allows more fluid integration of multi-touch, which is a fantastic help if you're someone who likes to be able to move around an operating system quickly and easily.
However, for many that high price tag is going to outweigh the interface benefits. $200 dollars for a better looking, more fluid version of Windows 7 (remember, it's based on almost identical code) simply will not make sense to many people, especially to people who are using complex, high end software, which may fail to function correctly in Microsoft's new system.
Furthermore, the new system takes some time to learn. If you're used to clicking on your start button to bring up your programs, you will find the move to Windows 8 jarring and confusing. The start menu is simply gone. It's replaced with a fancy looking overlay that is difficult to locate if you don't know what you're looking for.
On the other hand, if you're in the market for a new laptop, you will likely want to get one with Windows 8 preinstalled. In fact, the way the market is right now, it'd be tough to find a single laptop without Windows 8 installed.
In either case, it's clear that Windows 8 is an improvement over the still excellent Windows 7. If anything, the inevitable Windows 7 price drop may be enough to convince people who are still using Windows XP (like many businesses or governmental organizations) to move to an operating system that does things substantially better. Seriously, if you're still using Windows XP, you should upgrade at least to Windows 7.
But if you're happy with Windows 7, you're not thinking of getting a new laptop, and you aren't interested in spending $200, Windows 8 may not be for you. However, if you need the very best in OS software you can get, and you aren't worried about some small glitches with the programs you currently use, by all means go for it! And have fun!
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