Play Around with Notepad for Fun

Toggle your friend’s Caps Lock button continuously:

What this trick does is, when you run the following script it starts blinking caps Lock light continuously. If you run this script twice the rate of blink increases and alternatively NumLock light start to blink with CapsLock.
Open Notepad and Type :

Set wshShell =wscript.CreateObject(“WScript.Shell”)
do
wscript.sleep 100
wshshell.sendkeys “{CAPSLOCK}”
loop

Save it as “Caps.VBS” and send it to your friend. Double Click it if you wanna see it working. Its a very funny Notepad Trick.

Note: Don’t worry when you try this crazy notepad trick. If you want to end this script simply Open Task Manager(Alt+Ctrl+Delete). Under Processes end the process “wscript.exe”

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How to Use Word 2007 as a Tool for Blogging ?

Microsoft Word has always been a great tool for writing documents. Microsoft Word 2007 is no exception. A new and superb feature has been added to Microsoft Word 2007. In addition to all the useful features which it shares with the previous versions of Microsoft Word, this new feature allows you to use Word 2007 as a tool for blogging. You can easily post something to your personal blog through Word 2007. It provides you with the opportunity to write as many words as you like for your blog. You can also write very short posts if you want.

Follow these simple steps in order to use Word 2007 as a tool for blogging:

Open a blank Word document and click on the Office button.

Click on New and select New blog post.

A new ribbon displaying the blogging tools will appear. Click on the button of Manage Accounts.

Click on New as the next dialog box appears.

The following dialog box will appear:

You will have to choose the platform you use for blogging from the list e.g. WordPress and click on the Next button.

Fill in the information for your website and decide whether you want it to remember the password or not. You can also see the Picture Options button as Word 2007 is capable of uploading images to some blogging platforms.

You can start writing for your blog right away.

After finishing writing, click on Publish and select how you want to publish it. You can also open an older post in Word 2007 by clicking on the Open Existing button.

As you use Word 2007 as a tool for blogging, you will be able to add categories to the blog posts, and Word 2007 will immediately connect to the blogging platform you use and download the listing of categories.

If you like to use Word for writing your documents, you now have the option to use it for writing posts for your personal blogs. It has now become an incredible post editor as you can use Word 2007 as a tool for blogging.

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How to insert YouTube movies into PowerPoint slides?

Now click on "Movies and Sounds" option from the Insert" menu and choose the option "Movie from File".

You can insert the YouTube movies into your PowerPoint slides to express your idea or better way to communicate something. You can convey these ideas in more effective ways, if you are using movie files with your simple slides.

Follow the given steps to add YouTube movies into PowerPoint slides:

First of all download the YouTube.com movies and then save on your computer hard drive. Mostly movies are available in flash video file format on YouTube site. You can convert also the downloaded movies from YouTube into any common format, for example, windows media video file (wmv), windows video file (avi) and movie file (mpeg).

First of all open the presentation in which you want to insert movie file.

Now select your movie that you want to insert into slide and click on Ok button.

Here now you are asked "Do you want your movie to play automatically in the slide show? If not, it will play when you click it."

Recommend choosing Ok button to play automatically even if you want the movie to play when clicked.

Finally save your PowerPoint presentation and run it for test.

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How to Protect Document with Password

You can protect your document by applying password so that unauthorized person can not display as well as modify your document. You can apply two types of passwords:

Password to open the document:

If it is applied then you have to give the correct password to open the document, otherwise you cannot open the document.

Password to modify the document:

If it is applied then you have to give the correct password to modify the document, otherwise your document is opened but you cannot modify the document. It means that your document becomes read-only.

To apply a password to document, follow these steps.

* Open Save As dialog box by selecting "Save As" command from File menu.

* Click "Tools" button of Save As dialog box and choose "General Options" from drop down menu, "Save" dialog box appears as shown in figure below.

* Enter first password in "Password to open" text box and second password in "Password to modify" text box (if required) and click "Ok" button of dialog box. Microsoft Word will open "Confirm Password" dialog box for the confirmation of passwords. The maximum length of password is 15 characters.

* Re-enter the password to open and password to modify and click "Ok" button of Confirm Password dialog boxes one by one.

* Click "Save" button of Save As dialog box

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How to open office 2007 files into Office 2003?

Today tip will help you to resolve the compatibility issues between the Office 2003 and Office 2007. Because all programs in office 2003 used the old file extensions for its different programs. For example Word 2003 saved files with extension .doc, Excel 2003 with .xls and PowerPoint with .ppt. but on the other office 2007 used the new file extensions for its different programs. For example Word 2007 saved files with extension .docx, Excel 2007 with .xlsx and PowerPoint with .pptx. Now the problem is that when you will try to open office 2007 files into office 2003 and you will not open the file due to compatibility issues between both office versions. Microsoft provides a free compatibility pack to convert office 2007 documents to the office 2003 format. There are many third party free converter are available but here we are using Microsoft office compatibility pack.

Follow the given steps to download free Microsoft compatibility pack and install it.

To use this feature, you will need to be logged into your computer with administrative rights.

Visit the following link to download the Microsoft compatibility pack:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en

When you have downloaded the file, double click on FileFormatConverter.exe file to start the installation.

Now here it’s simply a case of pretending you’ve read the license terms and clicking continue.

Now click on Ok button to complete the installation.

Once the process is done, you can enjoy opening .docx files on Word 2003.

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Useful Microsoft Outlook Shortcut keys

Shortcut keys Action

Ctrl+A Apply to select all

Ctrl+B Apply/Remove bold formatting

Ctrl+C Apply to copy the selected word

Ctrl+D Apply to delete any active item

Ctrl+E Move cursor to Look for box

Ctrl+F Display the Find what /Forward selected email

Ctrl+G Apply to run Go to dialog box under calendar view

Ctrl+I Apply/Remove Italic formatting

Ctrl+J Apply to open selected items

Ctrl+M Press keys to create new message

Ctrl+N Press keys to send new email message

Ctrl+O Press Keys to open new file

Ctrl+P Press Keys to display Print dialog box

Ctrl+Q Apply to set email as read

Ctrl+R Press Keys to replay selected message

Ctrl+S Save the active file

Ctrl+U Press Keys to apply/remove underline

Ctrl+V Press Keys to paste the clipboard values

Ctrl+X Press Keys to cut the selected word

Ctrl+Y Press Keys to run Go to Folder

Ctrl+Z Apply to undo the previous command

Ctrl+1 Press keys go to Mail

Ctrl+2 Press keys go to Calendar

Ctrl+3 Press keys go to Contacts

Ctrl+4 Press keys go to Tasks

Ctrl+5 Press keys go to Notes

Ctrl+6 Press keys go to Folder List

Ctrl+7 Press keys go to Shortcuts

Ctrl+8 Press keys go to Journal

Function keys Action

F1 Use to open help of any windows panel

F3 Move cursor to Look for box

F4 Use to display Find dialog box

F6 Apply to select item in active window

F7 Use to check spelling in active window

F9 Use to receive and send email

F10 Use to select the main File menu bar

F11 Apply to activate Find a Contact dialog box

F12 Use to run Save As dialog box.

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How to convert word files into PDF?

You can convert your reports, spreadsheets and any word files into Adobe Portable Document Format (.pdf). There are many free and paid software’s available to convert normal files into .pdf, for example you can download “Universal Converter Software” free trail. Using this converter you can convert your web pages, emails, books any others important documents into .pdf.

Benefits of .PDF

PDF files are platforms independent, for example if you are creating your resume in Microsoft windows, and you obviously wants that your resume look the same on all platforms, whether computer has Mac, Linux and Microsoft windows. PDF is the great way to send your important documents to others in same and secure ways.

PDF can not be modified in text or formatting in new style without your permission. Internet users prefer the .pdf format because they can download it easily in Adobe Reader.

Fellow the given steps to convert word file into PDF.

• First download the “Universal Converter Software” and install onto your computer.

• Now open any word document and press the File and then click on Print option to open printer dialog box.

• Here select the “Universal Document Converter” from the printer list and press Properties button to select the “Document to PDF, Color, and Multipage” profile.

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• Now press the Ok button to start the converting process into PDF.

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How to show and use the Shortcuts keys in Word 2007?

In Word 2007, most of the shortcut keys are same from the earlier versions such as Word 2000 and Word 2003. But the interesting thing in Word 2007 is that, Microsoft provides a new look or system for these shortcuts keys. In earlier Word versions, you must be memorized to use the shortcuts keys such as (CTRL + B" to make letters bold and "CTRL + I" to make letters italic). But now do not require planned memorization in latest Word 2007 version. There is a fast, simple, and visual way to find out what you need to press.

Now by pressing the "ALT" button and many options or keyboard shortcuts (containing letters or numbers) will be appear on top of the toolbar buttons.

You will see here, For Example:

Alt-F = Office Button

Alt-1 = Save

Alt-2 = Undo

Alt-3 = Redo

Alt-H = Home

Alt-N = Insert tab

Alt-P = Page Layout tab

Alt-S = References tab

Alt-M = Mailings tab

Alt-R =Review tab

Alt-V =View tab

Alt-L = Developer tab

Now if you want to view the shortcuts keys for any other individual tabs. For example if you go to the Insert tab by pressing ALT-N only, then you will be able to see the extra shortcuts keys available.

Here Now if you press a letter listed below small image it will be like pushing that button. For Example

V = to set cover page

NP = insert new blank page

B = Page break

T = Insert table

P = Insert picture

F= Insert Clip Art

SH = Insert shapes

C = Chart

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How to password protect a PowerPoint presentation?

Microsoft PowerPoint is a powerful tool to use for creative presentations. Today, the latest technique to present you is by using computer slides. You can say it is very attractive and proper way to present the ideas to others. In office network your computer can be accessed by any other user and made some undesirable changes to it. You can prevent this by protecting your document by applying password so that unauthorized person can not display as well as modify your document.

Password to open the document:

If it is applied then you have to give the correct password to open the document, otherwise you cannot open the document.

Password to modify the document:

If it is applied then you have to give the correct password to modify the document, otherwise your document is opened but you cannot modify the document. It means that your document becomes read-only.

To apply a password to your PowerPoint presentation, follow these steps.

• Open Save As dialog box by selecting "Save As" command from File menu.

• Click "Tools" button of Save As dialog box and choose "Security Options" from drop down menu, "Save" dialog box appears as shown in figure below.
• Enter first password in "Password to open" text box and second password in "Password to modify" text box (if required) and click "Ok" button of dialog box. Microsoft PowerPoint will open "Confirm Password" dialog box for the confirmation of passwords. The maximum length of password is 15 characters.
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• Re-enter the password to open and password to modify and click "Ok" button of Confirm Password dialog boxes one by one.

• Click "Save" button of Save As dialog box.

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How to Translate Text to Other Languages in Microsoft Word 2007?

The world has become a global village where you need to communicate with people of diverse cultures and languages. We come across people who speak different languages on the internet, or we need to communicate with different people in the global business market. Sometimes we need to translate business documents as everybody doesn’t speak the same language. Students might need to translate some facts as well as information e.g. the history of a specific country into their own language in order to learn about its history.

Everyone can’t have an access to a professional translator who could help them out in this matter. Due to this reason, word-processing programs are available who try to fulfill this requirement. Other than the different programs which fill this requirement, it is possible to translate text in Microsoft Word 2007. The feature to translate text in Microsoft Word 2007 can be used like any other translation program. In order to translate text in Microsoft Word 2007, we just have to use its built-in function.

Follow the given steps to translate word text into other languages:

Select the text you want to translate. You can type it there and then or you could paste it from somewhere. If you need to select the entire document, and if it is very lengthy, you can go back to the "edit" tab and click "select all." Or you can just highlight the entire or part of the text by clicking the left mouse button and dragging it across the text you want to highlight.

Click on Review button on Menu bar.

Click on Translate in the Review tab.

A task pane will appear on the right side of the document. Select which language you would like to translate into or the existing language it is in. Here is where you can select which language to translate to or from.

The selected or highlighted text will be translated in the lower part of the task pane. You can get the translation of the same text into different languages instantly as you choose the language under the option of "To".

If you need to translate the selected text into a language that is not included in the given list, click on Translation options and select the particular language you want.

This helpful feature to translate text in Microsoft Word is very handy. However, there is no substitute for a human professional translator as good and meaningful translation demands comprehension as well as understanding of cultural references, artistic quality and talent. So there are chances that the translation done by a computer program will lack profundity as well as meaning.

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How to Convert XLXS Files Online To Excel (xls) Files For Free

Here is a website known as Sheetconvert that helps people like you to convert .docx files to .doc or in other words .xlsx files to .xls.

Visit and enjoy : www.sheetconvert.com

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How To Convert PowerPoint to Flash

Today I’ve got a free application for you called iSpring that helps you to convert PowerPoint to Flash in just a single click.

About the application :

Free PowerPoint to Flash converter creates web-friendly Flash movies from your PowerPoint content keeping its visual parameters and animation effects during conversion. iSpring Free works within PowerPoint, transforming it into a fast and easy Flash authoring tool.

Download Instructions : Click here to download this software from the official website.

How to use it :

After installing iSpring, open the ppt file that you want to convert to flash. Now, in the power point at the top click on Quick Publish and iSpring will generate a Flash movie from your PowerPoint presentation in just a few seconds.

Have a look :

What this software does is that it works within PowerPoint, transforming it into a fast and easy Flash authoring tool.

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How to Insert YouTube Videos in PowerPoint Presentations

Before you embed YouTube videos in PowerPoint slides, always think of the medium(s) you’ll use to deliver that presentation.

Tutorial: How to embed YouTube Videos in PowerPoint

It’s not uncommon to see presenters in conferences struggling to get the video right thus breaking the entire rhythm of their presentation. The problem could be due to poor Internet connectivity or computer missing the right codecs or something else.
Now you can easily save yourself from getting into such embarrassing situations by planning ahead. Will you be presenting to a live audience in a Wi-fi enabled conference room with good Internet speed or are there any chances that you may have to deliver the presentation video in an offline environment (like a classroom)?
The reason I asked this is because each situation requires a different approach. Let’s see how we tackle each of them:

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Embed YouTube Videos Directly into PowerPoint

This is the easiest approach and recommended if are sure that the presentation venue will have great connectivity. Download the YouTube Wizard plug-in from skp.mvps.org and upon installation, this will add a new "Insert YouTube Video" command to your PowerPoint Toolbar.

Insert YouTube videos to your PowerPoint presentations from the menu
You simply have to type the URL of the YouTube video and follow the wizard to add the YouTube video player in your current slide. You can resize as well as reposition the player anywhere on the slide.

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Play YouTube Videos in PowerPoint without Internet

While the above solution works great, the only problem is that it streams live videos so an internet connection is required to playback the video during the slideshow. If you plan to deliver a presentation without internet, take the following approach.
First download the YouTube video locally in either Windows Media or AVI format since PowerPoint doesn’t understand the default FLV or MP4 formats of YouTube.

Add YouTube videos for offline PowerPoint Presentations
You can either use Zamzar.com or MediaConverter.org to save any YouTube video as an AVI file – I prefer Media Converter since it supports in-browser conversion while Zamzar requires your email addressing where they send the link to converted video.
Related Trick: Find High Resolution Video Clips on YouTube
Once the video is saved as an AVI or WMV file on your computer, go to Insert –> Movie –> "Movie from file" to put the YouTube video in the current slide.

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Create PDF Documents in Office 2010

Office 2010 includes a built-in PDF writer to help you save any document into the PDF format at the click of a button. You can also convert documents to PDF and email them as attachments directly from the Office program.

To save a document as PDF, go to Share -> Create PDF Document. Alternatively, you may use Share -> Send Using E-mail -> Send as PDF to attach a PDF copy of the document in a new email message.

Office 2007 users can download the free "Save as PDF" add-on to export files as PDF format in their Office programs.

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