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Author: Senior Instructor Created: 5/26/2006 6:06 PM
Tips & Traps from MicroAssist's Instructors and Staff

By Senior Instructor on 3/29/2010 10:05 AM

  • Open the table in Design view.
  • Name the field that will contain the date stamp, (For example: DateRecordAdded) then set the Data Type for the field to Date/Time.
  • With the field still selected, find the Default Value property in the Field Properties section at the bottom of the window,
  • Enter the Now function for the default value to display the date and time. To display only the date, use the Date function. Example: Now(), Date()
  • Set the Show Date Picker Property to Never.
  • Save the table.

By Senior Instructor on 3/29/2010 10:04 AM

Right-click the title bar of the navigation pane in Access 2007 for two useful options.

The Search bar performs a like *value* filter on the object name. This is really handy if you have a naming convention and want to quickly narrow down the displayed list.

The Custom Sort option allows you to sort the objects in a custom order.
Another easy way to locate and open objects is with the keyboard shortcuts. Ctrl+F will automatically turn on the search bar. You can use the down arrow to select an item then press Enter key to open it.

By Senior Instructor on 3/9/2010 2:17 PM

Create a new view in Project to highlight tasks need to get done this week. (or any date range)

  • Click Choose View | More Views from the Menu bar
  • In the More Views dialog, select the Gantt Chart and click the Copy button
  • Name you view, then select the Filter drop-down arrow and choose Date Range
  • Check the Highlight filter option and click OK.

Now simply apply your new view. When you do, you'll be asked to select a start and finish date for your task range. When the Gantt Chart displays, you'll see the tasks that fall within your selected range highlighted in blue.



By Senior Instructor on 3/9/2010 2:13 PM

The ability to highlight text in your presentation is not available PowerPoint 2007. Instead, create a text box with color for any text you want to emphasize.

  • Select the Insert tab. In the Text group, click Text Box, and then drag out a text box on your slide.
  • Enter the text that you want highlighted in the text box.
  • Now select the Home tab. In the Drawing group, click Shape Fill, and then select the fill color that you want to highlight the text with.

By Senior Instructor on 1/4/2010 10:03 AM

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By Senior Instructor on 1/4/2010 8:55 AM

You can combine many documents into single .pdf file called a binder.

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By Senior Instructor on 1/4/2010 8:24 AM

Access 2007 can automatically open the last used database on start.

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By Senior Instructor on 12/28/2009 1:22 PM

Shortcuts for moving windows around your screen in Windows 7.

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By Senior Instructor on 12/28/2009 9:38 AM

Tips for selecting an Excel worksheet

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