Remove Picture Background using Word 2010
Word 2010 has a feature to remove unwanted background from a picture. There is also the option to mark the portions to be retained or removed. This is quite useful if an image is to be inserted into Word and has a coloured background, which is to be removed. Instead of using an external image editor, this task can now be performed from Word. Highlight the image in Word 2010 Select Picture tools > Format and then click Remove Background. The … Read More
How to setup Branching in Sharepoint Survey
Introduction In a SharePoint Survey, Branching is used to collect additional information based on the user’s response. For example, if the user likes Chinese food, the branching question can be relating to ‘favorite Chinese restaurants’. Branching is enabled after creating the basic Survey Prerequisites Before you can setup Branching, create the question to which the user should be directed to Additionally, create a question for … Read More
Creating Index Entries in Word
Introduction An index is list of key words in a document along with their page numbers. An index is commonly used in books and it helps to find a key word or phrase quickly. Steps Open the document in Word Highlight the word to index and select References > Mark Entry The highlighted text is displayed in the Main entry. Edit or change if required If the Main entry has sub entries enter the Subentry Define Options for the Index … Read More
Configuring Group Calendar in SharePoint 2010
Introduction Group Calendar enables users to view available resources and facilitates collaboration with team members. Using a Group Calendar you can view the availability or schedule of other team member's, availability of resources such as meeting rooms, projectors, conference lines etc. Group Work Lists feature has to be enabled for the Site to use Group Calendar Configuring Group Calendar Open the Calendar, which is to be configured as the Group … Read More
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Mambo Content Management System
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Assign shortcut keys for Openoffice Writer
Introduction Shortcut keys in any Application facilitate the access to a task quickly without the need to drill down the menus. In OpenOffice.org Writer Shortcut Keys are pre-assigned to some commands. However, there are several commands for which you can assign shortcuts and can make word processing an easy task. How to Assign Shortcut Keys [...]
Evolution Email
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Setting up an Workflow
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Autonumber Writer Table in OpenOffice.org
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Assign shortcut keys for Openoffice Writer
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Remove yellow dotted line in GIMP Picture
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Enter text in pictures using GIMP
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