PowerPoint 2007 Transition Effects Tip

Adding a transition to your presentation gives it a more polished look. However, it’s best not to use too many different types of transitions within a presentation. Pick one or two types of transaction and use them consistently through your whole presentation.

1.Click the animation tab.
2.Click the down arrow and the “More” option will appear. The Transition Gallery will appear.
3.Click a transition effect – a preview of the transition appears on the slide.
4.Pick a transition speed, fast, slow or medium, which you want the transition to appear.
5.Click Preview.
6.If you don’t like the transition or speed, just go back to the above steps to change to what you would like.

Automatically Sort Data - Microsoft Word 2007

When you're creating a list in Microsoft Word, you don't need to worry about putting it in alphabetical order. You can put it in alphabetical order after you complete the list, without any time-consuming cutting and pasting. All you need to do is use Word's Sort feature.

To use Word's Sort feature:

1.     Start by highlighting the data you would like to sort.

2.     Click the Sort button in the Paragraph section of the Home ribbon.

3.     Use the dropdown box to select the type of data you selected. You can choose from text, date, or number.

4.     Choose where you would like to put the data in ascending or descending order.

5.     Click OK.  Word automatically sorts your data.

What Happens When Your Press Enter in Excel 2007 & 2003?

Microsoft Excel 2007

When you press Enter after typing information into a cell, Excel will normally save your information and then moves to the next cell beneath the one where you pressed Enter. You can modify this behavior, however:

1.     Click the Office button and then click Excel Options. Excel displays the Excel Options dialog box.

2.     At the left of the dialog box click Advanced.

3.     Under Editing Options, make sure that the checkbox for "After pressing Enter, move selection" is checked; it should be by default.

4.     Using the direction drop-down list, change the direction as desired. Changing the direction affects how Excel behaves in all workbooks.

 

Microsoft Excel 2003

To change what happens when you press Enter in Excel 2003, follow these steps:

1.     On the Tools menu, click Options

2.     Click the Edit tab.

3.     Select the Move Selection after Enter Check Box.

4.     Select a direction in the Direction box.

5.     Click OK.

Ignoring URLs & Email Addresses in Spell Checker - Microsoft Word 2003 & 2007

The Internet has taken the world by storm. While this is a great for many people, it can be bothersome to writers. Many spell checkers and grammar checkers don't know what to do with Internet addresses, such as URLs and e-mail addresses.

You can instruct the spell check program to ignore anything that looks like an Internet address. To enable this option, follow these steps:

1. Click the Office button and then click Word Options. Word displays the Word Options dialog box.
2. Click Proofing at the left side of the dialog box.
3. Make sure the Ignore Internet and File Addresses box is checked.
4. Click OK.

Microsoft Word 2003

You can instruct Microsoft Word 2003 to ignore Internet addresses by following these steps:

1.     Click on Tools.

2.     Click on Options.

3.     Make sure the Ignore Internet & File Addresses box is checked.

4.     Click OK.

The Greying of Facebook

http://socialmediainfluence.com/2010/02/17/the-graying-of-facebook/
Interesting article about the changing demographics of Facebook. This will impact how small businesses use Facebook to reach their target market.

2009 Internet Statistics

Amazing numbers about the number of new web sites, the number of emails sent, etc.

http://royal.pingdom.com/2010/01/22/internet-2009-in-numbers/

Facebook Marketing: 7 Ways to Use Facebook to Grow Your Business

Well written article with practical advice on using Facebook in your social media marketing plan.

http://www.theoutsourcingcompany.com/blog/social-media-marketing/facebook-marketing/