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PrintShop for $8.97?

Is That A Typo?

We have an absolutely incredible deal for you this week. We have PrintShop 15 Select for just $8.97! The "select" part means that it's the current PrintShop 15 without as much clipart - although it still comes with access to over 100,000 images! Why pay $50.00 for the regular version, when you can get the same thing (less a little clipart) for $8.97?

What can it do? Pretty much anything you can think of! Here's a small sampling:

Or start your own project from scratch!

With all that, you can see why it's the #1 selling print software!

It's incredibly easy to use, has a ton of flexibility, and is extremely user friendly. In fact, most projects can be completed with a just a few mouse clicks using the built in wizard, or you can do them from scratch. I know it's one of the easiest "print" type programs I've ever used (and I've used a lot).

Oh, it also includes over 100,000 images (8000 on CD + 102,000 online), 7000 templates (1000 on CD, 6000 online), an integrated address book, reminders to send cards, tons of ready to use projects, an awesome mail manager (for printing labels, cards, etc), a fantastic photo organizer, a spell checker, and lots more. It can even be used with your scanner to import photos directly into the program (yes, you can use pictures off your hard drive too).

It has an impressive photo editor built in that's just as easy to use as the rest of the program. This photo editor allows you to remove red-eye (yeah!), enhance brightness / contrast, crop, adjust color, sharpen, clone, fix flaws, do touch ups, and more! And best of all, it's super easy to use. (Just think, no more fighting with hard to use photo editing software!)

I could go on for another 10 paragraphs or so, but I think you get the idea. This is one of the best publishing programs on the planet! Very highly recommend by myself and just about anyone who's ever used it!

Normally, you would have to fork over $50.00 for this - still a heck of a deal. However, if you can "settle" for 100,000+ graphics, you can get this for $8.97, with free US shipping. Why go the extra $$? Besides, there are tons of free clipart sites all over the 'net if you don't feel 100,000 images are going to be adequate.

As always, there is a limited supply of these and once they're gone, you're stuck with the $50.00 option. If you want to get in on this deal, head to the site right now:

http://www.worldstart.com/store/printshop-select-15.htm

PS - For $8.97, how can you go wrong? That said, we're expecting a huge response to this one - get to the site early if you want yours!! Remember, if you don't like it, send it back within 30 days for a refund!

MS Office 101

Get Into Style

Did you know that MS Word can get you in style with just a few clicks?

No?

Well, good news—it can.

(Bad news—it's style for your text and has nothing to do with the latest fashions. Sorry, no free shopping trips.)

But... back to the good news.

The first thing we need to discuss is a very good question.

What is a style in MS Word?

To give you a concise answer we need to discuss two different types of styles in MS Word.

The first type is a paragraph style. According to the Office Assistant, paragraph style is

"A set of character formats and paragraph formats that are stored under a style name."

(Basically you can save different combinations of font, paragraph formatting, etc. under a name and apply it to text with a couple of clicks.)

The second type of style is for characters. Once again, let's take a look at what the Office Assistant has to say:

"A combination of any of the character formats in the Font dialog box (Format menu) identified by a style name."

(This one applies only font formats, no paragraph or other types of formatting will be applied.)

So, now that you know what an MS Word style is, let's get to the "how to".

Office Tip of the Day

Word Styles Part 1 - Ready-Made Styles

Let's begin our style discussion with the ready-made styles in MS Word.

Word comes equipped with many styles. Everything from basic heading choices - to - list style choices - to - table of content choices - and - everything in between.

The easiest way to access a common style is on the Formatting toolbar.

The drop-down list for styles is to the left of the font list.

(If you don't have the Formatting toolbar displayed go to the View menu, Toolbars sub-menu and select the Formatting choice.)

The name of each style is an example of how the text will be formatted.

To the right of each name you'll find more information in the gray box.

You know you have a paragraph style when you see the paragraph symbol ¶. (Meaning that not just text is affected. Things such as lines spacing and other formatting are included.)

The underlined a indicates that the formatting is text stuff only—all the things you can adjust in the Font window (Format menu, Font choice).

Also in the box the font size is displayed as well as the paragraph justification (left, right, centered).

But the style list isn't complete.

If you want to see a complete list, then we need to go to the Style window. To get there we need to go to the Format menu, Style choice. (The Alt, O then S keys will get you there too.)

Once in the Style window you're looking for the Lists field. In the drop-down list you're looking for All Styles.

Once you make this choice, the entire list of available styles will appear in the Styles list above.

From there you can click on any style to see a preview of the paragraph and text formats (on the top & middle right) and a list describing all the formatting that style contains (just below the previews).

Once you find a style you like leave it selected then click OK.

You'll be returned to your document where the style has been applied. You might also notice that the selected style is now on the drop-down list so you can reapply it without all the extra steps.

Well, now that you know the basics you're ready to continue on your oh-so-stylish way.

~ April