Productivity Software
Tips and tricks for using software like Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Foxit PDF Editor.
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In this three part series, you will learn how to create accessible PDF documents that can be accessed and read by people with disabilities. In this introduction, we will go over what PDF accessibility is, why it’s important, and an overview of the steps to make a PDF accessible. What is PDF accessibility? PDF accessibility…
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Did you know that Microsoft Word has a transcription feature? The transcribe feature converts speech to a text transcript with each speaker individually identified (Speaker 1, Speaker 2, etc.). You can transcribe speech in two ways: And after transcribing your conversation, interview, or meeting, you can make any needed corrections to the transcription by revisiting…
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You may already be aware that PowerPoint is a presentation software. Some might say the presentation software. Ever since PowerPoint was initially released in 1987, it has become synonymous with presenting and is now used as a verb when describing a presentation. And with such a synonymous application comes great features! Captions in PowerPoint PowerPoint…
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These instructions refer to the Pro version of Foxit PDF Editor (aka PhantomPDF). If you do not have the features mentioned below, use the free online tool or contact the OIT Service Desk and request the Pro version of Foxit. Instructions After conversion the file will open in the new program (Word, Excel, etc.) Review…
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These instructions refer to the Pro version of Foxit PDF Editor (aka PhantomPDF). If you do not have the features mentioned below, use the free online tool or contact the OIT Service Desk and request the Pro version of Foxit. Instructions Open Foxit Click File Click Create Click Combine Files Add the files you want…
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What is DocuSign? DocuSign helps get a document electronically signed. It’s safe — everything is encrypted — and it’s easy to use. How do I get an account? Getting signatures on a document Step 1: Create an envelope Definition: An envelope is a document you need to get signed. Once you are logged in, click…
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A list of online training courses from LinkedIn Learning recommended by the CAES Office of Information Technology to get you up and running with commonly used software.
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Sometimes it’s useful to embed a map, form, calendar or survey in your WordPress website. For instance, if you create a form using Qualtrics or Google Forms, it’s much better to display the form directly on your site rather than posting a link that requires users to go off-site.
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Have you ever needed to sort a list by last name, but the names are in a Word file or other text-based document? If so, then you know how time consuming it can be to manually separate them into First Name and Last Name. Well, Excel to the rescue! Here’s how you can use Excel…
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Merriam-Webster defines “phishing” as “a scam by which an e-mail user is duped into revealing personal or confidential information which the scammer can use illicitly.” So, basically, there are bad guys out there fishing for your personal and professional data. It’s up to you not to get hooked. How do you identify a phishing email? There…