Microsoft Office
Automatic Creation of Org Chart Using External Data in Visio 2010 – Part 1
Visio 2010 makes it easier for us to create organization charts. Depending on our individual needs and preferences, organization charts can be created manually or automatically thru this software. But when dealing with a large organization, building the structure can be difficult and time consuming if done manually. In this article, we will learn how…
Using Organization Data, Pictures, and More on Layouts in Visio 2010
Synopsis: In this article, we will learn more about using organization data, pictures, and more on layouts in Visio 2010. Also, how to best fit your organization chart to a page as well as changing the spacing. Best Fit to Page In the Layout group of the Org Chart tab is a useful option which is…
Using the Mail Merge Wizard in Word 2010
Mail merge can be used in various correspondences, be it in business or personal letters. For instance, you need to send a standard letter to a large number of clients, or perhaps you want to send a Christmas greeting to your family and friends. The purpose of mail merge is for creating a set of…
Using the Windows 8 Mobility Center
Synopsis: Windows Mobility Center is a tool that only works on certain mobile devices, such as laptops and netbooks. It makes it easier for users to connect to external devices and multiple displays. Windows Mobility Center is a tool for mobile users, and is particularly targeted at those who deliver presentations. Windows Mobility Center can be…
Using the Windows 8 Firewall
Synopsis: Connecting your computer to the Internet can make it is potentially visible to every other computer that is connected to the Internet. The Windows Firewall can protect your computer by controlling the flow of communications into and out of your computer, thus making it more difficult for another computer to gain access to it or…
Linking Shapes and Diagrams in Visio 2010
In this article, we will discuss more about hyperlinks. Here, you will learn how to create links going to a specific shape within a Visio diagram, how to link two separate VSD files or diagrams, and how to create multiple links in one shape or textbox. Getting the name of the shape Before we can…
How to Rip a CD in Windows 8
Synopsis: You can convert your audio CDs to a format suitable for storing in your Windows 8 music library and playing on external MP3 players using Windows Media Player. Windows Media Player has features for managing your music, videos, photos and more. It is particularly well suited to accessing media in your Windows 8 libraries….
Using Web Hyperlinks in Visio 2010
Web hyperlinks are very simple to setup and share a lot of properties of hyperlinks connecting to other Visio diagrams or other Office files. Web hyperlinks are also useful for linking to shapes within the same diagram or to specific sections within documents. When we are dealing with web hyperlinks, it can be either be…
How to Insert Hyperlinks in Visio 2010
There are several ways how to insert hyperlinks into Microsoft Visio 2010. You may need to create a link to a local file (documents, spreadsheet, etc), a particular section of a document, or another page within Visio. Hyperlinks are useful when you’re diagrams get very large that they start to split over to multiple pages…
Shape Alignment and Spacing in Visio 2010 – Part 2
Aside from the alignment tools, we also have the Spacing tools. The spacing tools help us to create equally spaced diagrams. These will even up the spaces in between the shapes or objects. To do this: 1. Select several objects that are scattered around the page. 2. On the Home tab, go to the Position…
Shape Alignment and Spacing in Visio 2010 – Part 1
The overall appearance of a diagram gives a huge impact on a presentation. Neatness plays an important role and is a factor that should not be taken for granted. Having a clean and tidy looking diagram not only makes it appear more professional, but also helps in delivering a clear message to your audience. Visio…
Making a Photo Album with PowerPoint 2010
Synopsis: In this article we look at how to create and edit a photo album using PowerPoint 2010. Using a PowerPoint 2010 presentation is a great way to show some photos to your family and friends. You can use a template of your own or one of PowerPoint’s standard built-in templates. You can even download a…
