Save Time with Quick Parts and a BONUS Tip

Today's Topic: Create a "Quick Part" in Outlook with text you frequently include in emails. 

Who?  People who write email (so, pretty much everyone). 

Why? Many people realize that they frequently have to write the same string of text over and over in emails they write. For instance, how many times have you typed something like this, "If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call me--after 3:30 p.m.is probably best"? You can turn any string of text like this into a Quick Part and never have to type it again.

How? Watch this screen cast. 

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BONUS! If you also want to solve the junk filtering problem I describe in the video above, here's how to turn off your the automatic junk filtering in Outlook:

 

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Change Your Default Presentation Mode in PowerPoint 2013

Today's Topic: Change Your Default Presentation Mode in PowerPoint 2013

Who?  Users who don't want "presenter view" to be their default display when presenting. 

Why? The new version of PowerPoint has "Use Presenter View" selected by default, but many users prefer to duplicate their screen rather than use presenter view.

How? Watch this screen cast. 

Adding Desktop Shortcuts in IE and Chrome Browsers

Today's Topic: Adding Desktop Shortcuts in IE and Chrome Browsers

Who?  Users who may have lost their desktop shortcuts when they were re-imaged.

Why? Many users like to "pin" websites that they frequently visit to their computers' desktop for one-click access.

How? Watch this screen cast. 

Join the 10% and Find What You're Looking For With Ctrl+F

Today's Topic: Find What You're Looking For with Ctrl+F

Who? The 90% of people who don't know how to quickly find a word, name, or phrase on a webpage. 

Why? Scanning a webpage for a particular word, name, or phrase can be frustrating. Become part of the 10% who use Ctrl+F to fend off this frustration.

How? Watch this screen cast. 

 (TIP: When I say "control F" or write it out as Ctrl+F, I'm really just referring to two keys: the Ctrl (control) and "f" keys.)