LearnIT@UD TechTips Archive for May 2010

Did you know that there's an enhanced version of the Google Document editor?
 

While on the main Google Documents screen, click on Documents settings on the top
right-hand part of the screen.  Then click Editing on the mid-left part of
the screen.  Select Create new text documents using the latest version of
the document editor.  Now any new word processing documents you create will
be in the new version of the document editor with an enhanced look and more
features.

 

In order for the job to run properly, you must bubble in key options on the control sheet.
 

For test scoring jobs you must bubble in "Control and Key" + the last number used on the control sheet.  The last number used reflects the number of test questions on the instructor control sheet.
 

You can add your favorite macros to your quick access toolbar so it's available for all of your Excel workbooks.
 

If you recorded your macro and stored it in your Personal Macro Workbook, then it can be selected to customize your quick access toolbar. Choose commands from: Macros and select the PERSONAL.XLSB! macro you recorded. Remember you can also change the icon once added to your quick access toolbar, by selecting it and click on Modify.

For more information go to: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/141576

Or attend our Creating Macros class.
 

Did you know that you can set the number or order of site tabs in Sakai?
 

You can set the order and the number of site tabs in Sakai@UD. Go to "My Workspace > Preferences" and use the "Customize Tabs" option. This is particularly useful when you wish to site from previous semesters and prioritize some sites that require more attention. See http://www.udel.edu/sakai/help/content/current/sakai_iframe_myworkspace/... for  details.

By preparing your PDF form with fillable fields, your clients will be able to fill out your form at their computer.

You can create a pdf form with fillable fields.  You can add text fields, drop down lists, checkboxes or radio buttons. It's also possible to distribute, track, filter and analyse the data. 

To view a video on the topic go to:   http://tv.adobe.com/watch/learn-acrobat-9/getting-started-04-simplifying...

For detailed written instructions go to: http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/acrobat/articles/acr7formdesign.html
 

Did you know that you can use your web browser to help troubleshoot web site issues?
 

Have you ever wondered what your site would like like with a different font, a different color background, or even with entirely different text?  You can do this from most standard browsers.

Most people already know about the Firefox Firebug add-on and may even know about Google Chrome "Inspect Element" option, but did you know that you can use the F12 key in Internet Explorer 8 to launch a Developer Tools dialog. 

All three of these tools allow you to modify HTML and CSS within a locally cached copy of the web page being viewed.  You can edit many elements in the page without effecting permanent changes to the website itself. 

Want to learn more?

Firebug for Firefox

IE8 Developer Tool

Google Chrome Inspector

 

 
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