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Running Windows XP?

Wanna run it better?
Take advantage of new features?
Work faster?
Use less aspirin?

Then you're gonna love this!!

We have an essential program for anyone who has - or is going to have - Windows XP. It's called Professor Teaches Windows XP and it's really fantastic. It teaches you both the basics and more advanced techniques with a very friendly, easy to follow system.

We've offered a similar title in the past, but I think this one has even more topics crammed onto the CD! It's loaded with tips, tricks, advice, and plenty of how-to material. Even if you've never turned on an XP machine, this will have you running it like a pro in no time. I was pleasantly surprised with the number of tricks and ideas I picked up!

The lessons are fantastic. They use audio, images, and interactive simulations to teach you what you need to know.

A typical lesson will go like this - First you get an overview of the topic, then as the lesson continues, you work in a simulated Windows environment trying the various steps.

Rather than just watching a video, you are actually using your mouse and keyboard to "try" the technique. You practice it first, so if you do something wrong you're not messing up your computer. It's like going to computer class and having the teacher right next to you! It's fantastic!

What does it cover? Everything from the very basics to advanced PC health. I'd give you a full list, but there are over 400 topics in the index! Suffice to say, anything you'd want to do with Windows XP is probably covered! Just pick a topic and go!

I love the technique this program uses to teach. In my opinion, the simulated Windows environment is genius and I don't know why more "how to" type CDs don't do it. I highly recommend this to anyone who wants to learn Windows XP.

The price on this is just $12.97 and US shipping is FREE! When you think about the expense of your computer and operating system, isn't it worth $12.97 to be able to make the most of your eXPerience? Get rid of the frustration and make your computer fun again. Give it a try, you'll be glad you did :-)

http://www.worldstart.com/store/professor-windows-xp.htm

PS - This was another overstock deal, so we only have a limited number of these. Once they are gone, we can't get anymore. This is bound to be popular, so please get to the site right now or you'll miss out!

MS Office 101

The Key To Print Preview

Many of us find the Print Preview option in MS Word a very useful feature.

It's an excellent way to double check your layout before you waste paper and ink / toner printing something that really isn't ready to go.

I don't know about you, but I usually get to the Print Preview window either through the File menu or by using the button on the Standard Toolbar.

But today I stumbled across a keyboard shortcut that my readers who prefer to go mouseless will want to know about.

Next time try Ctrl + F2.

You should be taken straight to the Print Preview window. No fuss - no muss.

Want to return to your regular editing window in Word?

Try Ctrl + F2 again.

Zoom, zoom - you're right back to where you started.

Office Tip of the Day

Underline With Pizzazz In MS Word

Have you ever wished you had a better way to emphasize your point? (Besides raising your voice of course. MS Word seems pretty immune to that tactic. Too bad - I can be pretty good at that one when I need it!)

You've done the normal bold, color change and underline thing. But, this time you're looking for a little something "extra". (Like the "sprinkles" my niece likes to decorate cakes with. Just that little extra touch.)

Yes?

Good - because I've got a possible solution for you!

How about a different underline for a change of pace?

Instead of the old stand-by here's a few of the others you can try on for size:

So, now you that you know you have options, let's get to the "how to".

Once you've decided what text should be underlined, highlight it.

Now it's time to get busy with the underlining.

Go to the Format menu, Font choice. (Alt, O then F will also do the trick.)

On the Font tab locate the Underline field.

Take a good look.

Do you see it?

Did you notice the drop-down menu arrow?

Click it.

If you have Word 97 you should see this in the menu:

In the newer versions of Word you'll see something like this. (Also note that this list has a scroll bar - so the list contains more choices than you can see at once.)

Either way - pick the underline style of your choice then click OK.

Presto - Change - O!

You have an eye-catching underline that really packs a punch.

~ April