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Outlook - Using Search in Outlook 2010 By using the Search feature in Outlook 2010 you can quickly locate e-mails. Search by:
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Changing Search Options in Outlook 2010
You can change the search options to customize Outlook 2010’s search feature. This will eliminate some of the steps when you use “Search”. In this example we will change the setting so that Outlook 2010 ALWAYS searches “All Folders” every time you execute a search. The default setting is to search the CURRENT folder only. |
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Sort by Multiple Columns in Outlook There are several ways to view your contacts/emails in Outlook. You can sort contacts/emails by multiple columns to organize information more concisely, and make it easier to locate important information. This will work in Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, and Outlook 2010. |
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Outlook - 'Quick Parts' (Outlook 2010)
Quick Parts helps you to reuse content in e-mail messages by creating and using building blocks (i.e. company’s contact information, mission statement, or directions to your office). This video will show you how to create a Quick Part in Outlook 2010. It will also show you how to use the newly created Quick Part. There is one more quick tip that will help you to utilize the "Quick Parts" command more efficiently, adding it to your Quick Access Toolbar. That process is demonstrated in the second half of this video. |
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Out of Office Assistant (Outlook 2003 & Outlook 2007) If you are going to be out of the office, and unable to respond to e-mail messages, you may want to turn on the “Out of Office Assistant”. This will allow you to create a detailed message that will be automatically sent to anyone who sends you an e-mail message while you are out of the office. In Outlook 2007 you can set a specific date range to turn the automatic reply on/off. |
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Create a Meeting from an e-mail Message (Outlook 2010) In Outlook 2010 a new feature has been added. You can now create a meeting from an e-mail message. |
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Auto Correct in Word 2007 Using "Auto Correct" in Word can be a great timesaver. It allows you to create acronyms to insert text you type frequently into documents. To use the "Auto Correct" feature, you must add "Auto Manager" to your Quick Access Toolbar, that process is also demonstrated in this video. |
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Outlook - 'Quick Parts' (Outlook 2007)
Quick Parts helps you to reuse content in e-mail messages by creating and using building blocks (i.e. company’s contact information, mission statement, or directions to your office). This video will show you how to create a Quick Part in Outlook 2007. It will also show you how to use the newly created Quick Part. There is one more quick tip that will help you to utilize the "Quick Parts" command more efficiently, adding it to your Quick Access Toolbar. That process is demonstrated in the second half of this video. |
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Word - 'Quick Parts' (Word 2007)
Quick Parts helps you to reuse content in e-mail messages by creating and using building blocks (i.e. company’s contact information, mission statement, or directions to your office). This video will show you how to create a Quick Part in Word 2007. It will also show you how to use the newly created Quick Part. There is one more quick tip that will help you to utilize the "Quick Parts" command more efficiently, adding it to your Quick Access Toolbar. That process is demonstrated in the second half of this video. |
Smartphones
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Android - Change Text Size in Gmail Some may find it difficult to read e-mail messages due to the small text size. You can choose between 5 different text sizes in Gmail. Changing the text size in Gmail is similar on most Android Phones. |
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BlackBerry Calendar- Enable Quick Entry to "No"
If you turn on Quick Entry, you will be able to use several one button shortcuts to navigate within your BlackBerry calendar. |
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BlackBerry- Create 'AutoText' Shortcut
If you frequently type the same sentences in e-mails or text messages on your BlackBerry you can set up a shortcut to insert the text with just a few keystrokes. |
Performance
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Disable 'Aero Snap' and 'Aero Shake' in Windows 7
Aero Snap lets you resize a window by dragging it to the edge of the screen. Aero Shake allows you to minimize all other windows by shaking an open window. These features may be useful to some and a problem for others. You can quickly disable these two features. |
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Turn off 'Suggested Sites' in Internet Explorer 8 & Internet Explorer 9
Internet Explorer (8 & 9) will automatically compile a list of recommend web sites based on your browsing patterns. If you wish to disable this feature, follow the instructions in this video. |
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Use 'Print Screen' to Capture Dialog Box ONLY
You may use the “Print Screen” function to capture images and insert them in publications, e-mails, presentations, etc. By adding one key when you capture the image you can restrict the capture to the dialog box only vs. capturing the entire screen. |
Calendar/Tasks
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Create a Meeting from an e-mail Message (Outlook 2010) In Outlook 2010 a new feature has been added. You can now create a meeting from an e-mail message. |
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Outlook - Drag and Copy an e-mail into a Contact (Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007 & Outlook 2010) If you have an e-mail from an individual who is not in your Outlook address book, you can drag the e-mail to create a new contact. After dragging the e-mail into contacts it is easy to copy the information into the desired fields for the new contact. This will work in Outlook 2003, Outlook 2007, and Outlook 2010. |
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Outlook - Change Default 'Reminder' Time in Outlook Calendar (Outlook 2003 & Outlook 2007)
Outlook sets a reminder time for all appointments by default. You can turn the reminders off, or change the default reminder time setting. |
Available Webinars
Upcoming Speaking Engagements
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MRA Seminar 34 Friday, January 27, 2012
Date: January 27, 2012 Time: TBA Organization: Manufacturers... |
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The 18th Annual FSMA TOP2TOP Conference 2012 Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - Thursday, February 16, 2012
Date: February 14-16, 2012 Time: TBA Organization: Foodservice Sales and... |
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FSSA 2012 Annual Forum Saturday, February 25, 2012 - Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Date: February 27, 2012 Time: TBA Organization: Fire Supression Systems Association ... |
