 June 2010 Issue #58 |
| | Greetings! | We're finally enjoying some sunshine and Summery days in Colorado. Although most of our tulips are gone, our pond is  springing alive with water Irises. The water lilies will start popping up next month. What do you have to look forward to this upcoming Summer season? To start, in this issue, find out how to enhance your Microsoft Word documents with watermarks and graphics, change text font size with quick keyboard shortcuts, and add a bit of humor to your day. Microsoft Office 2010 is Almost Here On the business side this Summer, look for the official release of Microsoft Office 2010 on June 15! I'm already getting training and speaking requests for this latest update to our key business programs. Windows 7 Training Video Now Available 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 with your own video of my Windows 7 Tips, Tricks & Techniques training program. From your own desktop, in just an hour, you can learn great tips and shortcuts for customizing and organizing your work in Windows 7. |
|  | | Feature Article | Watermarks: How to Add DRAFT to a Word Document  Many Word documents are a work in progress requiring multiple reviewers and edits before they are final. What if you want to more clearly indicate a file is a draft or confidential? Would it be a neat look to add your company logo as a background image to each page in a Word document? Adding background text or an image is easy with the watermark feature in Microsoft Word. Word 2007 even includes a gallery of ready-made watermarks or you can create your own custom watermark. It's also simple to add a background color or picture to your document. To add a watermark in Word 2010 and Word 2007: - Select the Page Layout tab.
- Choose Watermark (in the Page Background group).
- Select from a group of common options including CONFIDENTIAL, DRAFT, URGENT or pick Custom Watermark to add a graphic or your own customized text watermark.
- Build your custom watermark from the choices shown in the dialog box below. Your options include formatting text, font, color, and even the direction of the text. Experiment with the Washout or Semitransparent options.
- Pick Apply to preview your watermark. Choose OK to add the watermark to your document.
 To add a watermark in Word 2003:- Choose the Format menu and then Background > Printed Watermark.
- Build your custom watermark from choices in the dialog box (similar to the example above).
- OK to apply the watermark to your document.
To add other page effects to a Word 2003 file including gradient effects, a solid color background or even a picture: - Pick the Format menu and then Background.
- Click on More Colors or Fill Effects and choose the effect you want to add to the entire document.
To add other page effects to a Word 2007 document including gradient effects, a solid color background or even a picture: - Select the Page Layout tab.
- Choose Page Color (in the Page Background group).
- Pick either Colors or Fill Effects and select from the available options.
With just a few clicks, you can easily enhance your work in Microsoft Word with watermarks and other special effects. |
| Quick Tips & Tactics | Easy shortcuts to change text font sizes  Try these keyboard shortcuts to quickly change the font size for selected text in Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and even Outlook (unfortunately, not in Excel): - CTRL + ] to increase font size by 1 point size increments such as 12 point to 13 point *
- CTRL + [ to decrease font size by 1 point size increments *
- CTRL + > to increase font size by standard size increments (the same as the size drop-down list, for example, 12, 14, 16, 18)
- CTRL + < to decrease font size by standard size increments
Try these with your next project and notice how much time you save! * In PowerPoint, these shortcuts change size by the standard size increments and not by 1 point size at a time. |
| Windows 7: Tips, Tricks & Techniques Video Training | Did you miss the recent Windows 7 Tips, Tricks & Techniques webinars? The video is now available 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 Training Video  Windows 7 is new from the ground up. Whether you're already using Windows 7 or planning on making the switch, watch and learn to uncover many of the ways Windows 7 is different from earlier versions. In this tips-packed training session, 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 Watch and Learn: This video, recorded live from my popular Windows 7 webinars, 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. The Windows 7 training video is only $37. To grab your own copy on CD or as a download, go to www.Win7Videos.com. |
| Mouse Bytes |  Microsoft Office is Funny?!? |
| About Dawn | Dawn Bjork Buzbee is The Software ProŽ with over 20 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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