 February 2010 Issue #56 |
| | Greetings! | Windows 7 Web Training Does your new computer have Windows 7? Is your company or  organization upgrading to Windows 7 this year? Find out how to make the most of this latest version of Windows by attending an upcoming Windows 7 webinar in February or March. From your own desktop, in just an hour, you can learn great tips and shortcuts for customizing and organizing your work in Windows 7. Administrative Professionals Are you an administrative professional working in or near Canada? Join me in Niagara Falls this April for the Administrative Professionals Conference, a top training opportunity for building your skills and career. |
|  | | | | Feature Article | Outlook Keyboard Shortcuts A few clicks of the mouse can be a quick way to create a new e-mail message, move to your Outlook calendar, or open a new task. For these and other Microsoft Outlook actions, handy keyboard shortcuts may be even faster and easier.  Try these shortcuts with Outlook 2010, Outlook 2007 or Outlook 2003: To Navigate to Outlook ViewsMail: [Ctrl] + 1 Calendar: [Ctrl] + 2 Contacts: [Ctrl] + 3 Tasks: [Ctrl] + 4 Notes: [Ctrl] + 5 Folder List: [Ctrl] + 6
To Create a New Outlook ItemMail Message: [Ctrl] + N (when in Mail) Mail Message: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + M (from anywhere in Outlook) Appointment: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + A Meeting Request: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + Q Contact: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + A Task: [Ctrl] + [Shift] + K
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| Quick Tips & Tactics | Microsoft Word: 3 "Secret" Selection Tricks  One of the most popular features last year was my article on tips for selecting text in Microsoft Office files. Even experienced Office users were surprised to discover "hidden" tricks they didn't know about. If you missed the selection tips, you can find them at http://www.softwarepro.com/archives/2009-Issue52.htm. Here are 3 more selecting tips to try in Microsoft Word: - To highlight an entire sentence, press and hold [Ctrl] and click anywhere in the sentence.
- To select an entire paragraph, triple-click anywhere in the paragraph.
- To select a vertical block of text (for sections narrower than the width of the document), hold down [Alt] and drag your mouse across and down to highlight the text area.
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| Windows 7: Tips, Tricks & Techniques Webinars | Using web technology, you can invest as little as an hour to learn what you need to know about Windows 7 and take away great secrets, shortcuts, tips and tactics. Plus, the training takes place right at your desktop! Windows 7: Tips, Tricks & Techniques February 23 & March 24  Windows 7 is new from the ground up. Whether you're already using Windows 7 or planning on making the switch, be part of this webinar to uncover many of the ways Windows 7 is different from earlier versions. In this tips-packed webinar, you will learn techniques in Microsoft Windows 7 to customize and organize your work, and streamline your business productivity including: - Explore the new and enhanced features on the Windows 7 desktop
- Make the most of the enhanced Taskbar
- Find out how to manage files, folders, new Libraries, and user controls in Windows 7
- Discover fun and useful tricks with Aero Peek, Snap and Shake
- ...and much more!
Who Should Attend: This webinar is designed for anyone familiar with Windows XP or Windows Vista who wants to upgrade to the new and improved features of Windows 7. Ideal for desktop users, IT support, and help desk staff. |
| Mouse Bytes | iPhone and Beyond  Apps are huge! Revenue from touchscreen devices is expected to increase from $3.6 billion in 2008 to $9 billion by 2015. Source: DisplaySearch |
| About Dawn | Dawn Bjork Buzbee is The Software ProŽ with over 25 years experience transforming geek speak into people friendly. A professional software speaker, trainer, consultant, and author, Dawn has helped more than 100,000 individuals to learn smart, easy, and productive ways to use software and technology more effectively.
Microsoft has awarded Dawn with the certifications Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT), Microsoft Office 2007 Master Instructor, and Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) Instructor for her expertise in Microsoft Office 2007 and Windows Vista. Dawn also holds the distinctions as a Certified Microsoft Office Expert and a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor with a proven track record in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access. Training and coaching is also available on many other popular desktop programs. >>Find out more |
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