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Sort by Last Name When the Cell Contains the Full Name
Generally, when someone asks how to sort by last name in a cell that contains both first and last name, I advise people to use the Text to Columns feature, but I’ve always wondered if there was...
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Back Your Files Up
A sheepish look comes across the faces of a lot of people I talk to when I ask if they’re backing up their files. A lot of people know that they should be backing up their files, they’re just not sure...
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Sorting Horizontally in Excel
Have you ever needed to sort your Excel column headings? In the data set above, I have sales figures for four products, each listed in no particular order. What if I wanted to see those columns...
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When the Slide Number Doesn’t Show in PowerPoint
If you’re working in PowerPoint, and you want the slide number to display on the slide, the process is generally simple: Go to the Insert tab. Click the Slide Number button. On the Slide tab, check the...
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Use the Notes Feature in Outlook
If you’re like me, your desk, monitor, and the rest of your office are covered in sticky notes. They remind me of things I need to do, processes, phone calls I need to respond to, and who does what in...
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Find Circular References in Excel
No circular references (when a formula or function references itsself) was one of the essentials in my Five Formulas and Functions Essentials post. Generally, if you have a circular reference, you’ll...
View ArticleHanging out With Google Glasses
Google has created Google Glasses, a pair of glasses with a camera attached and the ability to connect to the internet. They’re not available yet, but you can watch a fun demo involving Google Glasses,...
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Out of Office Message Tips
This week Ben came across a great article about best practices for using the Out of Office messages. I recommend it for any of you who use Out of Office messages or who are considering it. 8 Tips for...
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Recover Deleted Items in Outlook
I often tell people that deleting email, especially large emails, is the best way to keep their mailbox under its size limit. But occasionally, people (myself included) delete an email or other...
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Removing AutoFormatted Lines in Microsoft Word
Earlier this week, a friend posted on Facebook about the ease of inserting a line in a Microsoft Word and the difficulty of removing it. It seems to be a headache for many people, and I am unsure why...
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