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Word 2003 Normal View – Not in 2007 and 2010

An issue that comes up often with folks who make the transition from Word 2003 to a newer edition is the display of the page.  It is irksome to those who use screen magnification technology because the newer “Normal View” … Continue reading

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Why, Microsoft, is Normal not Normal?

I teach Microsoft Word every day, and no question comes up more since the release of Office 2007 than, “Why is the Normal style double spaced?”  The change in the Normal style appears to be sticking around as Word 2010 … Continue reading

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XBox Project Natal

This BBC video, hosted by Lionhead Studios’ Peter Molyneux, demonstrates some of the astounding possibilities of Microsoft’s interactive system called Natal.  Although it seems a bit too polished and scripted to be what one might expect out of the box, … Continue reading

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New Blog Location

I am moving my blog here.  This will allow for greater flexibility.

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The English Phone Booth at Hampton Court Palace

View Larger Map Here’s a satellite view of Hampton Ct Palace, East Molesey, KT8 9AU, United Kingdom, where I had my phone booth picture taken. The booth was just outside the gate, under the bushy tree directly to the right … Continue reading

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Unhide Columns Quirk in Excel 2007

I’ve found a quirk (actually, I’m not the first) in Excel 2007. In Excel 2003, you could use the key combination Control + 9 to hide rows and Control + Shift + 9 to unhide rows. You could also use … Continue reading

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Why Learn Keyboard Commands?

Students planning to enroll in computer instruction are often required to first complete a rigorous and thorough course of instruction in keyboarding. They must demonstrate speed and accuracy. Often, students will ask why it is that they need to know … Continue reading

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