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Posted May 26, 2010
Keywords: Google, Google Docs

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.

 

Posted May 26, 2010
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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.
 

Posted May 13, 2010
Keywords: Excel, Macros

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.
 

Posted May 12, 2010
Keywords: sakai

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.

Posted May 07, 2010
Keywords: Acrobat, Forms

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
 

Posted May 03, 2010
Keywords: browsers, Web Development

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

 

Posted Apr 12, 2010
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Use the =cell function to add the filename and path to a cell in your worksheet.
 

If you use =cell("filename"), then Excel will automatically insert the full path (where it's been saved) and the filename in that cell.  For more Excel tips, come to our Excel 2007: Tips and tricks session.
 

Posted Mar 31, 2010
Keywords: sakai

Did you know that you can set the order and the number of sites tabs in Sakai@UD?

Simply go to "My Workspace > Preferences" and use the "Customize Tabs" option. This is particularly useful when you wish to prioritize some sites that require more attention. See http://www.udel.edu/sakai/help/content/current/sakai_iframe_myworkspace/arox.html for full detail.

Posted Mar 22, 2010
Keywords: Excel, PS Query

Downloading to Excel from PS Query is problematic with Windows 7 unless you know this simple trick.
 

After getting results in PS Query:
Click the download link.
When the hour-glass icon appears, press the CTRL key.
Excel will open with your data.
 

Posted Jan 06, 2010
Keywords: Excel, lists

Quickly fill cells in Excel with common data patterns (for example 1...100 or Jan...Dec).

This feature is called Auto Fill and isn't just for numeric information.

Excel can create some predefined lists for you.  For example, days of the week, months of the year, 1st qtr. 2nd qtr. etc.  You can even create your own custom lists.  To learn how to do this use Excel's Help and search for Data Fill.  Or, attend our Excel 2007: tips and tricks class.

 

 
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