While header and footer rows are more typically used in Word documents, Excel supports this functionality as well. Headers and footers can be used for a variety of purposes. If you are looking to print your spreadsheet, they can be used to place page numbers, contact info and more, and even if you want to keep your files online, they have their uses – for example,if you want to … [Read more...] about Excel: Add Header and Footer
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Excel: Shade Every Other Row
Looking at large amounts of data can be quite straining on the eyes. Thankfully Excel has a useful function to make it easier – alternate row styling. Simply put: Zebra striping. Shading rows in alternate colours is a great way to make large amounts of data easier to work with. Don’t worry, you won’t have to colour your rows manually. You can apply it all in just a few … [Read more...] about Excel: Shade Every Other Row
Excel: Make Header Row
Creating a sticky header row is a great tool for making it easier to keep track of data in spreadsheets. It’s easy too – look below for instructions on how to set the top row of your spreadsheet to remain stuck even as you scroll down. … [Read more...] about Excel: Make Header Row
MS Word: How to Undo and Redo
Back in the times of typewriters, making a mistake when typing could be quite problematic – it was much harder to correct an error printed on paper than it is to correct one made while typing on a computer. In fact, correcting a typo in Microsoft Word is one of the easiest and most useful functions to access. There are two ways to do so – via keyboard shortcut, and via menu … [Read more...] about MS Word: How to Undo and Redo
Outlook: Disable Clutter Folder
A number of email providers have started taking the approach of applying filters to your email. Some of these are pretty reliable like the spam filter but others are less useful, and may even be unwanted. A great example of this is Outlook’s “Clutter” filter, which filters what it determines to be low priority emails out of your inbox, into a clutter folder. The Clutter feature … [Read more...] about Outlook: Disable Clutter Folder
Outlook: Recover Erased Sticky Notes
Knowing how to get back delete sticky notes on your Windows computer can be a real lifesaver. Maybe you erased the wrong sticky note, and know you don't know what you can do to get it back. The following tips will help you get back those sticky notes you didn't mean to erase. The methods don't require that you be a tech genius, the methods that are easy to follow. … [Read more...] about Outlook: Recover Erased Sticky Notes
How to Merge Sheets in Excel
When you are working in Excel, you may end up with a lot of data spread across multiple sheets within the same workbook. What happens if you need to combine that information? Sure, you could copy and paste everything. However, that is not only time consuming - it could also seriously screw up your careful formatting or your formulas. There is definitely a much easier way to … [Read more...] about How to Merge Sheets in Excel
How to Spell Check in Excel
I will always and forever be a fan of Microsoft Excel. Its suite of tools is just as powerful as those offered by the search giant. It honestly comes down to a matter of preference as to which you choose to use on a daily basis. If you have ever been stuck in an Excel spreadsheet hell as I have (more times than I care to count,) you understand how crucial it is to be sure … [Read more...] about How to Spell Check in Excel
How to Archive Microsoft Outlook Email
These days, our email accounts tend to be overrun - full of things we do not want or need. Inboxes can quickly clog up, causing a headache when trying to find something that is actually important. I mostly use my Gmail account these days, but still have a use for my Outlook account and program. One of my older - and main - email addresses is tied to it, with a ton of business … [Read more...] about How to Archive Microsoft Outlook Email
Should You Upgrade To Office 2019?
Using this version of MS Office on your OS is a big deal as it is only supported by a new version of Windows. This could be the reason why Microsoft somewhat muted the announcement launching Office 2019. The company would much prefer that their users sign up for an ongoing subscription of Office 365 rather than paying money for a standalone version. But it may also be … [Read more...] about Should You Upgrade To Office 2019?