Tutorialstag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2008:/tutorials//22007-10-03T16:43:00ZMovable Type 3.34Outlook Text Types-Plain, Rich, & HTMLtag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.442007-10-03T16:32:59Z2007-10-03T16:43:00ZThis tutorial will address the three different types of text that are available using Microsoft Outlook. It will include a brief explanation of the different types and example emails using the three different types of text....Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
This tutorial will address the three different types of text that are available using Microsoft Outlook. It will include a brief explanation of the different types and example emails using the three different types of text.
Rich Text
Rich Text gives you more options to customize your emails. You can change the font, the size, the color, insert photos, and make the overall appearance of your email look better.
HTML Text
HTML is a great option. You have all of the versatility of RICH text but with the added option of hyperlinks. Under this option, when you type in an e-mail address or a web address, the system will automatically code it out in BLUE and underline it, and turn it into a hyperlink, so whomever gets the email can just click on the hyperlink and be directed to the webpage or email address.
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Search Engines...What They Are & How To Use Themtag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.432007-07-06T14:55:28Z2007-07-06T15:30:57ZSearch engines are a great tool to find information on just about any topic you can dream off. There are many engines out there but perhaps the most popular ones include Google, Yahoo, Ask.com, LiveSearch.com too name a few. Search...Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
Search engines are a great tool to find information on just about any topic you can dream off. There are many engines out there but perhaps the most popular ones include Google, Yahoo, Ask.com, LiveSearch.com too name a few. Search engines are internet programs that act as a "seeker" of information on the world wide web.
To learn how to use search engines...
From the home page, you can type in a search for whatever you are looking for.
For this example, I will search for humane societies located in north georgia. Type in your search and either hit your ENTER key or click the Google Search button. This will take you to the search results page.
From the search results page, you will can scroll thru all the web pages that have come up. There can thousands of listings so you may need to go back and limit your search search scope. Once you have decided on a web page that you want to view, click on the link and the web browser will take you to that page.
The trick to successfull searching is to be specific and have constraints on the search but be general enough to get results. It may take a couple of tries using different perimeters to find what you are looking for so don't get discouraged!
Happy Hunting!
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How Do I Change The Time/Date On My PC?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.422007-07-05T20:41:50Z2007-07-05T20:50:49ZDepending on the time zone that you live in, your computers internal time may or may not be set correctly....Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
Depending on the time zone that you live in, your computers internal time may or may not be set correctly.
Double click on the DATE/TIME/LANGUAGE/REGIONAL options
Double click on Change the date and time.
From this screen, you can change the date, time, time zone, and set DST. Once everything is set correctly, click OK and your PC will be set.
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How Do I Change My Desktop Background?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.412007-07-05T20:12:32Z2007-07-05T20:37:40ZYou can customize your computer desktop screen with photos of your kids, pets, vacation photos, etc. To customize the desktop......Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
You can customize your computer desktop screen with photos of your kids, pets, vacation photos, etc. To customize the desktop...
Click on Appearance and Themes.
Select the "CHANGE THE DESKTOP BACKGROUND"
From here, you can select any background that is currently listed. You can also change the position of the picture on the desktop once selected. Under the POSITION tab, using the drop down box, select CENTER to have the picture centered on the desktop, STRETCH to have the picture fill the entire screen, or TILE to have multiple frames of the same picture show.
If you do not have the picture in this toolbar that you want as your background, you can also access it by going into the MY PICTURES icon and opening the picture you want to use as your background. Once the picture is selected, RIGHT CLICK and a box will open with an option to SET AS DESKTOP BACKGROUND. This will set it to the background automatically. To change the picture options, open the CONTROL PANEL just like you would to set up the background for the first time. Once you have added the picture into this system, it will be saved if you change the background to something else and then want to change it back again later
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How Do I Un-Install Programs?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.402007-07-05T15:18:21Z2007-07-05T20:09:36ZThere are two ways to un-install programs that are no longer used. Tthis tutorial will address both ways....Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
There are two ways to un-install programs that are no longer used. Tthis tutorial will address both ways.
Select the ADD/REMOVE programs tab.
This window shows all the programs that are currently installed on your computer.
Click on the program that you want to delete and a tab for Change/Remove will show on the RIGHT side of the selected program.
Click on the CHANGE/REMOVE tab.
A window will pop up and ask if you are sure you want to delete this program from your PC.
Click YES to begin the un-install.
Follow the prompts of "Yes, Accept, Next, Continue, and Finish."
Your PC may need to be restarted to complete the un-install process.
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How Do I Delete Icons On My Desktop?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.392007-06-26T15:45:06Z2007-06-26T15:51:36ZTo keep your desktop from getting cluttered, delete unused icons. To do this......Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
To keep your desktop from getting cluttered, delete unused icons. To do this...
Click YES. This will delete the shortcut icon from the desktop and send it to the Recycle Bin.
Please Note: Deleting a shortcut icon DOES NOT delete the program, only the icon. You can still launch the program at any time thru your START menu. ]]>
What Is A Desktop Shortcut Icon & How Do I Create One?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.382007-06-25T16:43:18Z2007-06-25T16:54:47ZA desktop shortcut icon is simply a program from your START menu. Typically, shortcuts are created for programs that are used frequently. To create one......Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
A desktop shortcut icon is simply a program from your START menu. Typically, shortcuts are created for programs that are used frequently.
To create one...
Instead of having to go thru the START menu everytime you want to launch a program, you can use the shortcut.
To create a short cut, open your START menu. Click on ALL PROGRAMS. A list of all your programs will pop up.
Select the program that you wish to create a shortcut for byt RIGHT Clicking on the selection. A pop up box will appear.
Choose SEND TOO and select DESKTOP.
This will create an icon on your desktop.
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How Do I Add/Delete Contacts In My Outlook Address Book?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.372007-06-25T16:24:43Z2007-06-25T16:40:25ZThe Microsft Outlook address book can keep all your contacts organized. To add or delete a new contact......Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
The Microsft Outlook address book can keep all your contacts organized. To add or delete a new contact...
Click on the Contacts tab.
Any contacts currently listed in your address book will appear.
To add a new contact, click on NEW. This button is located directly under the FILE button in the top LEFT. This box appear.
Fill out the contact information and click "Save & Close". The screen will then revert back to the main contacts page.
To DELETE a contact, from the main contacts screen. RIGHT Click on the desired contact, and select DELETE from the drop down box.
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How Do I Set Up My Calender To Remind Me Of Appointments?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.362007-06-18T17:44:58Z2007-06-25T16:22:09ZYou can set a reminder for as little as 15 minutes or as far out as 2 weeks. This is a very helpful tool for birthdays, anniversaries, bill dues, or other special events. You will need to set up the...Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
You can set a reminder for as little as 15 minutes or as far out as 2 weeks. This is a very helpful tool for birthdays, anniversaries, bill dues, or other special events. You will need to set up the reminder when you are setting up the appointment initially. To learn how...
Once the reminder is set, a window will pop up to remind you within the 15 mintues, days, etc that you selected.
To turn the reminder off, you must hit DISMISS ALL. To remind you again, chooze the SNOOZE button.
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How Do I Set Up My Calender For Re-Occuring Appointments?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.352007-06-18T17:36:47Z2007-06-18T17:44:49ZUsing the re-occuring calender function in outlook will let you set the appointment to re-occur at a set date/time for as my cycles as you wish with a reminder. For instance, you can set it up to have a re-occuring...Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
Using the re-occuring calender function in outlook will let you set the appointment to re-occur at a set date/time for as my cycles as you wish with a reminder.
For instance, you can set it up to have a re-occuring appointment to pay a bill on the 15th of every month. To learn how to do this...
Double click the Rr-occurance tab and this window will open.
This screen will allow you to set all the details of the appointment and the re-occurance details. Once complete, click OK.
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How Do I Add/Delete Calendar Appointments?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.342007-06-18T17:04:45Z2007-06-18T17:36:33ZUsing the calendar in Outlook, you can manage your schedule by setting the calender with appointments, re-ocurring appointments, reminders, and black-out times/dates. To do this......Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
Using the calendar in Outlook, you can manage your schedule by setting the calender with appointments, re-ocurring appointments, reminders, and black-out times/dates. To do this...
Once you open the calender, this screen will open.
From this screen, you click on any day in the current month to open the daily for that day or you can use the arrow cursor on the month calenders to browse to the previous or next months.
To set an appointment, open the day of the month you want to set the appointment.
On line which corresponds to the appointment time, for instance, 2pm, RIGHT CLICK and a dialog box will open with several options.
Choose the NEW APPOINTMENT.
This box will open.
From here, you can enter the subject/name of the appointment, the location, start and end time, and select whether you would like a reminder or not. You can also set it to show that you are busy, free, ect during that appointment so you can schedule other appointments on top of that time frame.
Once you have the appointment informationset, click on SAVE and CLOSE. You have now set the appointment to show on your calender.
To DELETE a calendar event, open the calender and RIGHT click on the appointment you want to delete. Adrop down dialog box will open. Choose delete and click OK. Your appointment will be deleted. If you have this appointment set up for re-occurance, be sure that you are only deleting the one you want.
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How Do I Add Subfolders In My Inbox For Organization?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.332007-06-15T16:10:12Z2007-06-15T16:44:20ZAdding a subfolder into your inbox is a great way to organize and keep emails. To do this......Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
Adding a subfolder into your inbox is a great way to organize and keep emails. To do this...
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How Do I Add A Signature To All My Outgoing Emails?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.322007-06-14T20:54:18Z2007-06-14T21:08:16ZThis is especially important for business people who have a lot of contact info that they want to include when they send an email and don’t want to type it into every email every time....Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
This is especially important for business people who have a lot of contact info that they want to include when they send an email and don’t want to type it into every email every time.
Click on the MAIL FORMAT tab.
Click on the Signatures button.
Choose New
Change the name of the signature to your liking and click NEXT
Here you and put in your signature, change the font size, color, and text choices. In the textbox, type in your info. To change the font, go into the FONT button and you can access all the fonts, colors, sizes etc. Once you are set, hit FINISH. Below is a sample.
Once your signature is complte, click OK. This signature will appear on all out going emails.
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How Do Send Attachements?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.312007-06-14T20:12:29Z2007-06-14T20:23:51ZYou can send everything from presentation for your boss to your child's pictures. To send an attachement.......Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
You can send everything from presentation for your boss to your child's pictures.
To send an attachement....
Single or double click on the "New" tab in the upper LEFT corner.
This will open :
From the blank email page, you would click on the INSERT tab. A drop down box will open.
Double Click on FILE.
A box called INSERT FILE open.
From here, you would browse to whereever the document you want to attach is located and double click your selection. This will attach it to your email.
***You can attach word, excel, powerpoint, adobe, pictures, music files, etc but please remember that large files may have trouble going thru.
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How Do I Blind Copy Emails?tag:www.foothillstechnology.com,2007:/tutorials//2.302007-06-14T19:44:12Z2007-06-14T20:25:25ZA blind copy or BCC email is a message that you are sending to multiple people but you do not want the other parties on the email to know who that same email is going out too. To set up...Lisawww.foothillstechnology.com
A blind copy or BCC email is a message that you are sending to multiple people but you do not want the other parties on the email to know who that same email is going out too.
To set up a BCC email.....
This will open your address book.
Put the email address in the "To" section for those the email is being sent directly. The "CC" is for anyone you want copied on the email for documentation purposes, but the email is not really directed at them. The "BCC" function is for the blind copy.
Your address book will populate or you can manually enter an email address. To Blind Copy a person, put their email address in the “Bcc”.
Sending a BCC email will not allow anyone who was sent the email under the ‘TO” or the “CC” to see the “BCC” email address. So, if I send an email to Bobby, Tony, and Stan, but don’t want Bobby and Tony to see that I sent Stan the email too, I would use the “BCC” feature.
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HTML Text
HTML is a great option. You have all of the versatility of RICH text but with the added option of hyperlinks. Under this option, when you type in an e-mail address or a web address, the system will automatically code it out in BLUE and underline it, and turn it into a hyperlink, so whomever gets the email can just click on the hyperlink and be directed to the webpage or email address.
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For this example, I will search for humane societies located in north georgia. Type in your search and either hit your ENTER key or click the Google Search button. This will take you to the search results page.
From the search results page, you will can scroll thru all the web pages that have come up. There can thousands of listings so you may need to go back and limit your search search scope. Once you have decided on a web page that you want to view, click on the link and the web browser will take you to that page.
The trick to successfull searching is to be specific and have constraints on the search but be general enough to get results. It may take a couple of tries using different perimeters to find what you are looking for so don't get discouraged!
Happy Hunting!
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Double click on Change the date and time.
From this screen, you can change the date, time, time zone, and set DST. Once everything is set correctly, click OK and your PC will be set.
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Select the "CHANGE THE DESKTOP BACKGROUND"
From here, you can select any background that is currently listed. You can also change the position of the picture on the desktop once selected. Under the POSITION tab, using the drop down box, select CENTER to have the picture centered on the desktop, STRETCH to have the picture fill the entire screen, or TILE to have multiple frames of the same picture show.
If you do not have the picture in this toolbar that you want as your background, you can also access it by going into the MY PICTURES icon and opening the picture you want to use as your background. Once the picture is selected, RIGHT CLICK and a box will open with an option to SET AS DESKTOP BACKGROUND. This will set it to the background automatically. To change the picture options, open the CONTROL PANEL just like you would to set up the background for the first time. Once you have added the picture into this system, it will be saved if you change the background to something else and then want to change it back again later
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This window shows all the programs that are currently installed on your computer.
Click on the program that you want to delete and a tab for Change/Remove will show on the RIGHT side of the selected program.
Click on the CHANGE/REMOVE tab.
A window will pop up and ask if you are sure you want to delete this program from your PC.
Click YES to begin the un-install.
Follow the prompts of "Yes, Accept, Next, Continue, and Finish."
Your PC may need to be restarted to complete the un-install process.
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Fill out the contact information and click "Save & Close". The screen will then revert back to the main contacts page.
To DELETE a contact, from the main contacts screen. RIGHT Click on the desired contact, and select DELETE from the drop down box.
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To turn the reminder off, you must hit DISMISS ALL. To remind you again, chooze the SNOOZE button.
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This screen will allow you to set all the details of the appointment and the re-occurance details. Once complete, click OK.
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From this screen, you click on any day in the current month to open the daily for that day or you can use the arrow cursor on the month calenders to browse to the previous or next months.
To set an appointment, open the day of the month you want to set the appointment.
On line which corresponds to the appointment time, for instance, 2pm, RIGHT CLICK and a dialog box will open with several options.
Choose the NEW APPOINTMENT.
This box will open.
From here, you can enter the subject/name of the appointment, the location, start and end time, and select whether you would like a reminder or not. You can also set it to show that you are busy, free, ect during that appointment so you can schedule other appointments on top of that time frame.
Once you have the appointment informationset, click on SAVE and CLOSE. You have now set the appointment to show on your calender.
To DELETE a calendar event, open the calender and RIGHT click on the appointment you want to delete. Adrop down dialog box will open. Choose delete and click OK. Your appointment will be deleted. If you have this appointment set up for re-occurance, be sure that you are only deleting the one you want.
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Click on the Signatures button.
Choose New
Change the name of the signature to your liking and click NEXT
Here you and put in your signature, change the font size, color, and text choices. In the textbox, type in your info. To change the font, go into the FONT button and you can access all the fonts, colors, sizes etc. Once you are set, hit FINISH. Below is a sample.
Once your signature is complte, click OK. This signature will appear on all out going emails.
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From the blank email page, you would click on the INSERT tab. A drop down box will open.
Double Click on FILE.
A box called INSERT FILE open.
From here, you would browse to whereever the document you want to attach is located and double click your selection. This will attach it to your email.
***You can attach word, excel, powerpoint, adobe, pictures, music files, etc but please remember that large files may have trouble going thru.
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Put the email address in the "To" section for those the email is being sent directly. The "CC" is for anyone you want copied on the email for documentation purposes, but the email is not really directed at them. The "BCC" function is for the blind copy.
Your address book will populate or you can manually enter an email address. To Blind Copy a person, put their email address in the “Bcc”.
Sending a BCC email will not allow anyone who was sent the email under the ‘TO” or the “CC” to see the “BCC” email address. So, if I send an email to Bobby, Tony, and Stan, but don’t want Bobby and Tony to see that I sent Stan the email too, I would use the “BCC” feature.
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