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How to Change Search Provider Internet Explorer 10 (Windows 8) If you have a computer running Windows 8 it will come with Internet Explorer 10 installed. When you perform a search on the internet it will use Bing as the search provider. If you would like to change the settings it’s not as simple as it used to be. Follow instructions below to change your search provider. |
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Becoming Familiar with the Ribbon In File Explorer (Windows 8) In the new “File Explorer” (previously called “Windows Explorer), where you view the list of files/folders on your computer, there is now a “Ribbon” filled with commands just like the Office Programs (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.). Each section of the Ribbon is divided into Tabs. The Tabs will change depending on what is selected in File Explorer. For example, when you click on “Documents” under “Library”, the “Library Tools” tab will become available. |
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Optimize Search Settings for Windows 7 Changing a few simple settings within your Windows 7 Search window will make it easier for you to find important documents and e-mails. |
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'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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Add Words to Custom Dictionary that stop Spell Check (Office 2010/2007/2003)
If you frequently use acronyms, type unique names, or have industry specific terms that are not recognized in Spell Check, you may want to add these words to your custom dictionary. This will save time in your day, especially when sending e-mails. Outlook should be set to Spell Check all e-mails before sending. Adding words to the dictionary will speed up the sending process. This will work in all Office 2010, Office 2007, and Office 2003. This includes Outlook 2010, Outloook 2007, and Outlook 2003. |
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Save Un-sent e-mails to Inbox instead of 'Drafts' (Outlook 2003 & Outlook 2007)
You can change where Outlook saves drafts of your unsent e-mail messages. By default Outlook will save the messages in the ‘Drafts’ folder. For me its “out of sight, out of mind”, and I frequently forget I have saved a draft of an e-mail message. It will help you to remember the unsent message if you save them to your Inbox. |
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How to Create and Use 'Quick Parts' for Frequently Used Text in e-mail (Outlook 2013) You can save blocks of text that you use often when composing e-mail messages. Using "Quick Parts" can help you save time and be more efficient. |
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How to Set up Shortcut to open a new e-mail (Windows 8) It’s easy to set up a Desktop shortcut to open a new e-mail message quickly. You can then use the shortcut on your “Quick Launch Toolbar” and create a Keyboard Shortcut. |
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How to Create a Keyboard Shortcut for Most Used Programs (Windows 8) When you first start using Windows 8, navigation can be a bit tricky. One of the ways to save time and make navigation easier, is to create a keyboard shortcut for the programs you use the most. |
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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. |
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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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Stop Accidentally Moving Outlook Folders (Windows 7)
It is very easy to accidentally drag and drop items into a new location without realizing it (i.e. an e-mail folder in Outlook). If you turn on the ‘ClickLock’ feature on your mouse it can help eliminate any accidental errors. When ‘ClickLock’ is on, you have to click a second time to drop the item in its new location. ‘ClickLock’ settings are different in Windows XP and Windows 7, see the appropriate documentation and video for your operating system. |
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Optimize Search Settings for Windows 7 Changing a few simple settings within your Windows 7 Search window will make it easier for you to find important documents and e-mails. |
