 July 2010 Issue #59 |
| | Greetings! | When the weather is beautiful outside, it can be harder some days  to be productive inside. We're enjoying wonderful, sunny days here in Colorado, and so, when I can't take the day off, I will at least take a few breaks to work on my laptop on our patio. Thank goodness for Wi-Fi! Outlook 2007 Tips, Tricks & Techniques Book Pick up your personal copy of the Outlook 2007 Tips, Tricks & Techniques learning guide now to learn smart and easy ways to make the most of Outlook 2007. Available as an e-book, printed training manual, or both at http://www.OutlookBook.com. |
|  | | | | Feature Article | Best Practices for Managing Incoming E-mail Microsoft research indicates the average Outlook user reads 1800 e-mails & deletes an average of 1500 e-mails per month. (Sounds like my e-mail load per week!) Other sources cite that many corporate e-mail users handle more than 200 messages a day. How do you manage this volume of messages without coming down with E-MAIL OCD, that is, the temptation to constantly check your e-mail? Microsoft Outlook is a tool to help you manage not only your e-mail but also your calendar, contacts, and tasks. As such, it is at the center of not only your communications but also your time management. To get the most out of Outlook for handling your incoming e-mail, let's look at some basic principles.
(Note: although some of the features mentioned are specific to Outlook, most of these ideas can help you manage your e-mail and time regardless of the e-mail program you use). Best practices for handling your incoming e-mail messages include: - Establish a Routine
- Tame Your Inbox with the Four Ds
- Choose Your Response
- Eliminate the Clutter in Your Inbox
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| Quick Tips & Tactics | Change Your Browser Page Views: Zoom In and Out Large monitors, small netbook screens, big text, tiny text...different sizes can all affect how well you can  view and read website pages. Grab control of your views in Internet Explorer (IE), Firefox, and other popular web browsers with these easy shortcuts: - Zoom In: [Ctrl] + (plus) repeat as needed
- Zoom Out: [Ctrl] - (minus) repeat as needed
-OR- - View menu > Zoom
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 Through the years, I've discovered even expert Microsoft Outlook users are often losing valuable time with the wrong approaches to handling the volumes of e-mail they receive every day, managing contacts, calendars, and tasks, and creating effective communications with Microsoft Outlook. On top of the frustration, Outlook is not intuitive and some of the best features are hidden behind menus and Ribbons. After all, sometimes "you don't know what you don't know." Have you ever felt this way? You deserve to know easy tips for working with Microsoft Outlook 2007 today! Pick up your personal copy of the Outlook 2007 Tips, Tricks & Techniques learning guide now to learn smart and easy ways to make the most of Outlook 2007. How can you get started quicker and be more productive using Outlook 2007? More than 101 tips, tricks, and techniques packed into a clear, easy to understand book that you can begin using today! Over 140 full-color pages of detailed steps loaded with screen shots, tricks, and insider secrets on how you can quickly and easily begin to be productive with Outlook 2007.
Now available in digital download format (PDF), printed full-color learning guide, or both! Multiple-user/volume discounts also available. Click to pick up your own copy of this comprehensive book today. Choose the digital download eBook (PDF), printed full-color, spiral bound learning guide, or both. What about Outlook 2003? More than 80% of these tips and tricks will also help you with Microsoft Outlook 2003. |
| Mouse Bytes | Dilbert and PowerPoint Comas For years, Scott Adams has created hilarious and too-truthful looks at life in the office with Dilbert and the gang. Some of recent comics feature the dreaded PowerPoint coma and other technology blunders. Check out these recent strips: Search for your favorite corporate buzzword at http://www.dilbert.com. Cool Feature-when you find a favorite comic strip, you can put it on a mug, water bottle, T-shirt, and more. |
| 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. 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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