Just a Little Too Long
Have an MS Word document that is just a bit too long? A few lines stuck on that last page? Wish you could "shrink" the document a bit and lose that last page?
I suppose you could try a different font size. Or, you know, adjusting it up and down just to find the exact change that will remove the need for the unwanted last page.
But, why would you waste the time when you could get Word to do that for you? I thought you might be,
The Word feature we're looking for is "Shrink to Fit" and it's found in the Print Preview.
Readers using older versions of Word can either go to the File menu, Print Preview choice or use the Print Preview button located on the Standard toolbar.
Those of you using Word 2007 you'll find Print Preview in the Office Button in the list of options offered by the Print choice.
Once in the Print Preview, you're looking for the Shrink to Fit button.
In older versions of Word look Shrink to Fit
People with Word 2007 will see this:
Instantly, Word shrinks your document's font size to reduce the number of pages by one.
(At times, I did get an error message telling me that Word couldn't make the change. With some effort, I found that if I saved the document as is and then tried again, it would complete the shrink).
There you have it. Word's version of the phrase "Shrink to Fit!"
I’ve always loved the idea of Web counters, but it's always been a grueling task to find one that was visually appealing, as well as, accurate. But not anymore. With 99 Counters, you can make your own counters, just the way you want them, all for free!
All you have to do to get started is register. Begin by clicking on the Sign Up button. All you need is a working e-mail address and to create a password for your account. As soon as you’ve registered, it takes you right to the page where you can start making your own counters!
Choose a theme from the drop down box, name your counter and just like that, you’re done! Or, you can go to the My Themes tab and completely customize your counter.
Start by naming your theme. Then click on the Choose Options link next to each item. For example, Size, Border, Background, etc. That will allow you to edit each of those areas to your exact specifications. You can now use your newly created theme from the drop down menu on the My Counters tab.
This is a very easy way to create a counter from your own customizations. Once you’ve created your counter, it gives you the code you need to embed it on your Web page, social networking profile or blog. Have fun!
Start Menu Now, Please!
if you want a quick keystroke to make the Start menu open try Ctrl+Esc next time. This will pop open the menu and you can use the arrow keys on your keyboard to selects the program and hit Enter to launch!
Word Corrects Everything Else… Why Not This?
I don't know about you but there are a couple of words that I just can't seem to type correctly… whether it's my inability to hit the keys correctly or a simple brain-block of the correct spelling… there are just certain words that always end up underlined with that little ugly red squiggle line.
I don't know about you but there are a couple of words that I just can't seem to type correctly… whether it's my inability to hit the keys correctly or a simple brain-block of the correct spelling… there are just certain words that always end up underlined with that little ugly red squiggle line.
I'm sure that we all know that we possess to ability to right-click on a misspelled word and choose the correct word from a suggested list… assuming, of course, that we're in the ball park of the correct spelling.
But, have you ever taken a look further down the right-click list?
Instead of choosing the correct word at the top, go down and click the AutoCorrect choice.
The same list of words will open under the AutoCorrect choice. By choosing the correct spelling from here you'll automatically be adding it as an entry to your AutoCorrect settings.
As always, there's a "catch". You can't add an actual word to the AutoCorrect. For example, if you frequently type form instead of from you're stuck with it. You can only add things to the list that aren't words.
Other than that it really is that easy - add your common misspelling or typo to AutoCorrect with just a right-click.
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If you want to pick up interesting ideas, tips and tricks, the latest threat news or just connect with like-minded PC users, here's a list of Blogs we regularly update to help you stay in touch with what's happening in the wild:
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http://blog.threatexpert.com/
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Shifty Little Tabs
Most people know if they hit the Tab key, they can hop from control to control in a program. What most don't realize is that if they hold the Shift key while they Tab , they can go backwards through the controls.
Now, before you ask... Controls are the "objects" you interact (play) with in a program. Stuff like buttons, checkboxes, text boxes, lists, etc. are all controls. Basically, if you can do something with it, it's considered a control.
For example, say you're filling out a form on a web page. You fill in your first name and, in all your excitement, accidentally tab right past the last name box. You can easily get back to the last name field by holding down the Shift key and hitting the Tab key.
So, next time you get a little wild with your tabbing, don't grab your mouse—just press your shift key.
Turn Yourself Into a Simpsons Character
All you need is a color photo of your face, preferably in JPEG or PNG format, with a minimum resolution of 640 by 480 pixels. (If you need help creating a photo with the proper specs, I recommend free image editor IrfanView.)
Following the site's instructions, you simply upload your photo, choose a few options, and then click Simpsonize Me. From there you can tweak just about every aspect of your appearance, from hair color to skin tone to body type. When you're done, you can download the image to your PC or e-mail it to a friend.
The Simpsonize Me site is free, and lots of fun, though you will have to contend with a lot of Burger King promotions. Have Fun
Get a Visual Overview of Your Firefox Browsing History
However, Firefox is pretty light on historical details, such as when you visited a particular site and where you went from there. That lack of chronology can make it difficult to find what you're after.
Enter History Tree, a Firefox add-on that gives you a visual overview of your browsing history. You can view this history as either a tree (hence the name) or a grid of site thumbnails. Click the image at right to see an example of the former.
After installing the add-on, just click Tools, History Tree to open the view in a new window. What you see may seem a little confusing at first, which is why I recommend skimming the developer's tutorial.
I'll admit that I rarely use the history feature in Firefox or any other browser, as I tend to rely more on tools like Toread and PermaTabs. But I can definitely see the appeal of History Tree, which makes retracing your Web steps a lot easier and more informative.
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