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We often get questions about specific functions, short-cuts, and tips for MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).

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Computers 101

Q:
Is there a way for a left-hander like me to make my mouse easier to use?

A:
To help out you lefties, since Windows 98 a feature was included for changing the buttons on your mouse, allowing you to replicate the feel of the right-handed mouse (like having the primary mouse click be your pointer finger).

To switch buttons on your mouse to a left-handed configuration in Windows 98 & ME, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel and double-click the Mouse icon. On the Buttons tab, choose the Left-handed setting under Button Configuration.

Windows XP users go to Start, Control Panel, "Printers and Other Hardware" (if in category view), then Mouse. Go to "Button Actions" and change the Left button action to "Right Click" and the Right button action to "Left Click".

Something else to think about—if you're in a position where you're using the computer all the time, it might make some sense to distribute the wear-and-tear of the mouse to both arms. Using your left hand to work with the mouse can be tough at first, but with a little practice it becomes just as natural as using your right hand. Follow the directions above, then start practicing.

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Tip of the Day

Printing Font Samples

Most computers come pre-installed with a bounty of printer fonts, and WinXP only added to them. You can also download hundreds more, or even make your own. Knowing how they will all look when they print can be tough, but can also be an important aspect!

Luckily, there's an easy way to print samples of the fonts on your computer. Go to Start Menu, Settings, Control Panel and double-click the "Fonts"
folder.

Now hold down the CTRL key and select the fonts you want to see samples for by clicking them. (If you REALLY want to see them all, press CTRL+A to highlight everything.)

Next, go to File and choose "Print". This will bring up a print dialog box for each font selected. NOTE: You'll have to click Print (or OK in older versions of Windows) in the print dialog box for each font you selected, so if you have a lot of 'em, get comfy. If you just want a sample page of one font, then right click and choose Print. Your printer will go to work printing complete sample pages for each font.

~Steve

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Amanda's Cool Site of the Day

Perpetual Bubble Wrap

The best part about receiving a package is playing with the bubble wrap—OK, maybe I'm exaggerating a bit. The sad part is, that after an hour or so, all the bubbles are popped and you're left with a lifeless piece of plastic.

What if you had a sheet of bubble wrap that lasted forever?

It is possible in the virtual world of the internet! Simply roll your mouse over the Perpetual Bubble Wrap to see and hear a satisfying 'pop' as the bubble bursts, then watch as the bubbles come back for more. This ultimate in time wasting requires a Flash Plug in.

http://www.urban75.com/Mag/bubble.html

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