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Many users of Microsoft software and its programs simply don't know how to take full advantage of the many functions provided within. Discover how to use Microsoft software, and programs such as PowerPoint and Excel, with tips from a software developer in this free video series on computer software.
There are 30 videos in this series:
In order to create a PowerPoint chart, a computer user must open up Excel in Microsoft Office and create a slide that has a chart under 'My Presentation.' Use Microsoft PowerPoint to make a chart with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In order to jump to a slide with action buttons in PowerPoint, a hyperlink needs to be created and inserted to the slides. Use action buttons in PowerPoint to jump to a slide with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In order to create a transition between two slides on PowerPoint, the second slide should be selected, followed by 'Animations,' within which a transition may be selected. Create transition effects in Microsoft PowerPoint with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
Graphics can be inserted into PowerPoint by clicking 'insert tab,' selecting a picture and editing the image. Insert graphics into Microsoft PowerPoint slides with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
Values on Microsoft Office Access tables can be searched and inserted into other tables with a 'make table query.' Insert values from one Microsoft Access table into another with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In order to prevent duplicate values in a Microsoft Access database, a unique text needs to be created as an index. Change indexes to the 'unique' option in Microsoft Access to prevent duplicate values with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
After opening a database in Microsoft Access, click on 'external data' and then 'Access' under the import area and browse for the source of data. Import data from another database into Microsoft Access with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
When using PowerPoint, a custom slide show can be created that will allow the user to change the order of the slides. Click on 'custom slide show' to avoid showing slides in the order of their creation with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In Microsoft Outlook, select 'customize current view' under the view menu in the calendar subsection of outlook to change details, such as the font. Customize the look of Microsoft Outlook's calendar with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In order to manually register DLL in Windows Vista, the command prompt must be used, while DIR can be typed for a directory listing of files on the C drive. Register a DLL file on Windows Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In order to save power on a laptop's battery, the display should be turned off after not using it for five minutes, which can be done under the power options of a computer's control panel. Extend a laptop's battery life with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In order to adjust the resolution of a computer screen, right-click on the desktop and move the resolution slider under the personalization display settings. Adjust computer monitor resolution with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
Every user in Windows Vista has a documents folder, and the location of this folder can be changed under the 'properties' section of the original documents folder. Move user files in Windows Vista with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
When using Microsoft Publisher, 'invitation cards' is one of the publication types that can be created and edited for events like dinner parties. Create an invitation in Microsoft Publisher with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
The advanced section of Internet Explorer's 'tools' section allows a computer user to reset the browser's advanced settings. Restore Internet Explorer default settings with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
A USB drive letter can be edited under 'disc management,' which can be reached by going to the start button and 'My Computer.' Assign a drive letter to a USB drive with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
When typing in Microsoft Office Word 2007, the text defaults to single-spacing, but this can be changed to double-spacing by clicking on the icon that looks like a paragraph with two arrows next to it. Double-space a paper on Word 2007 with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
Under Microsoft Excel, worksheets can be consolidated by using the data tab of more than one spreadsheet. Consolidate worksheets in Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
PowerPoint is a program that defaults to a PowerPoint slide which can be titled as both a project and within individual slides. Create a PowerPoint presentation with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In Microsoft Excel, a table can be made by highlighting data, going to 'insert,' and clicking on 'table.' Create an Excel table and use it for filtering with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
PowerPoint AutoShapes allows shapes to be added to slides by simply inserting shapes that can be edited. Create new PowerPoint AutoShapes with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In Microsoft Excel, go to the alignment area under the 'home' tab and make indention selections to indent text in select cells. Indent cells in Microsoft Office Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
Upon opening Microsoft Excel, add, label and resize columns in order to create a spreadsheet. Make a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
In order to move an Excel macro to another PC, it needs to be saved in a special Excel file, copied to a USB drive or emailed. Move an Excel macro to another PC with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
Within Microsoft Excel, a form can be created by holding the Alt key and pressing F11, which brings up a visual code editor that a user form can be inserted into. Create forms using Microsoft Excel with tips from a software developer in this free video on computer software solutions.
Computer software, or simply software, is a general term used to describe a collection of computer programs, procedures and documents that perform tasks on a computer system. The term includes application software, such as word processors which perform productive tasks for users, system software, such as operating systems which interface with hardware to provide the necessary services for application software, and middleware, which controls and coordinates distributed systems. Computer software is usually regarded as anything that's not hardware. In this free video series, a software developer provides software solutions and tips for using a number of Microsoft programs. Discover how to create a chart in PowerPoint, how to customize the look of an Outlook calendar and how to move user files in Windows Vista. Learn about indenting cells in Excel, making spreadsheets and double-spacing a paper on Microsoft Office Word 2007. With these software tips, any computer user should have a better grasp of their Microsoft programs.
Dave Andrews Dave Andrews is a software developer with a business and Web site selling programs and other computer services in Franklin, Tenn. Having worked in the IT industry for more than 8 years, Andrews has an intimate understanding of computer technologies. He holds a degree in computer science from Middle Tennessee State University with a minor in mathematics. Andrews began working with computers when he was nine years old, programming BASIC on a Precomputer 2000. He now programs in C/C , Java, Microsoft .Net, ASP, Python and PHP and has written large, integrated program used by clients as large as state governments. Andrews is currently employed by a government IT department and enjoys the public service and constant challenge that such a position provides.dkdk
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