Outlook Search Folders

Learn how to create Outlook Search Folders – Default and Custom.

An Outlook Search Folder is a folder you create to store the search criteria to view specific emails. Once you click on a search folder, Outlook runs the search to show you the most current results. There are two types of search folders – Predefined (set up by Microsoft) and Custom. Outlook Search Folders come in handy if there are specific searches you run on a regular basis. Below are the step by step instructions on how to Create Outlook Search Folders – Predefined and Custom. Continue reading “Outlook Search Folders”

Word – Creating Custom Bullets

Learn how to work with Custom Bullets – Create Custom Bullets, Add Custom Bullets to the Bullet Library and Remove Custom Bullets from the Library.

You can create custom picture or symbol bullets to enhance and personalize your bulleted lists. To reuse custom bullets, you need to add it to the Bullet Library. Below are the step by step instructions for adding a adding a picture or symbol to a list, adding a picture bullet or symbol to the Bullet Library, and for removing custom bullets from the Bullet Library. Continue reading “Word – Creating Custom Bullets”

PowerPoint Replace Fonts Tool

Learn how to use the PowerPoint Replace Fonts Tool to quickly and consistently update fonts within your PowerPoint Presentation and Slide Master.

When you are creating, or editing PowerPoint presentations, consistency is very important. This is why the PowerPoint Replace Fonts Tool is so helpful. Note: If your presentation uses a master slide, the changes should be make there.

Unlike changing the font for a single word, line or paragraph where you the select the text and choose the font from the toolbar or Font group, you can use this tool to change the font for the entire presentation in just a few simple clicks. Additionally, if you have used several different fonts in the presentation, you can make them all the same font or change them to just a couple different fonts. Open the presentation to be modified. Below are the step by step instructions for using the PowerPoint Replace Fonts Tool. Continue reading “PowerPoint Replace Fonts Tool”

Creating Custom PowerPoint Bullets

Learn the steps needed for Creating Custom PowerPoint Bullets using – Colors, Size, Symbols, and Pictures.

Within PowerPoint, not only can you change the color and size of your bullets. You can also change the style by using available symbols and creating custom PowerPoint bullets using pictures. The custom bullets can be used to enhance and personalize your bulleted lists. Below are the step by step instructions for changing the color, size and symbols of your bullets as well as creating custom PowerPoint bullets with pictures.

Changing the Color and Size of the Bullets

Navigate to the list where you want to add the custom picture bullet or symbol and select the list. Note: If you are starting a new list, enter the first bullet and set the color and/or size of the bullets. The remaining bulleted items you enter will pick up the customization.
Click the Home tab.
Click the down arrow to the right of Bullets, in the Paragraph group.
Click Bullets and Numbering within the Bullets drop-down.
The Bullets and Numbering dialog box will open.
- Size – Click within the size box and enter a percentage. Note: The percentage is in relation to the size of the text.
- Color – Click the down arrow next to the color fill to select the appropriate color.
Click OK once you have set the appropriate size and/or color.

Changing the Style of the Bullets Using Symbols

Navigate to the list where you want to add the custom picture bullet or symbol and select the list. Note: If you are starting a new list, enter the first bullet and set the color and/or size of the bullets. The remaining bulleted items you enter will pick up the customization.
Click the Home tab.
Click the down arrow to the right of Bullets, in the Paragraph group.
Click Bullets and Numbering within the Bullets drop-down.
The Bullets and Numbering dialog box will open. Click Customize.
Click the symbol you wish to use and click OK.
The symbol is now added to the bulleted listing and is selected.
Click OK to add the symbol to your bullet list.

Adding a Picture Bullet to a Bulleted List

Navigate to the list where you want to add the custom picture bullet or symbol and select the list. Note: If you are starting a new list, enter the first bullet and set the color and/or size of the bullets. The remaining bulleted items you enter will pick up the customization.
Click the Home tab.
Click the down arrow to the right of Bullets, in the Paragraph group.
Click Bullets and Numbering within the Bullets drop-down.
The Bullets and Numbering dialog box will open. Click Customize.
The Insert Pictures dialog box will open. Click the Browse button the navigate to the appropriate picture. Note: If the picture is within a document or email, save the picture to the appropriate drive for easy access.
The Insert Picture dialog box will open. Navigate to the appropriate location and highlight the necessary file. Click Insert to add the picture.
The custom bullet is now added to you list.

Please check out my video on Creating Custom PowerPoint Bullets.

Using PowerPoint Motion Path Animation

Learn how to use PowerPoint Motion Path Animation — Add Motion Path Animation to objects and also how to Edit and Delete Motion Path Animation.

You can easily apply motion path animation to slide objects to enhance your slides and draw attention to specific points. Below are the step by step instructions for working with PowerPoint Motion Path Animation to Add animation to an object, Edit motion paths and remove animation. Continue reading “Using PowerPoint Motion Path Animation”

Creating Word Templates from Documents

Learn the process for creating Word templates from existing documents.

Word templates allow you to create professional looking documents to be used over and over for new documents. Templates allow you to keep your documents looking consistent while saving you time. When creating templates, you set up the styles, formatting, and any necessary wording you need so you don’t have to do these steps each time you create a certain type of document. For example, if you send out business letters on a regular basis, you can set up a template containing all the necessary information and formatting so all you need to do is access it when needed and type in your details. Below are the step by step instructions for creating Word Templates from existing documents. Continue reading “Creating Word Templates from Documents”

Converting PDF to Word for Mac

Learn how to use the Nuance PDF Converter for Mac to assist with converting PDF to Word for Mac.

Nuance PDF Converter for Mac

Nuance PDF Converter for Mac allows you to easily convert PDF filed into various formats, including Word, WordPerfect, Excel PowerPoint and text, to name a few. Below are the step by step instructions for using Nuance PDF Converter for Mac – Converting PDF to Word for Mac. Continue reading “Converting PDF to Word for Mac”