Archive for the 'Office 2007' Category

So You Think You Know Word … Then Take Our Challenge!

Almost all computer users say that they know Microsoft Word, and when asked to rate their skill level most, if not all, will place themselves at the intermediate level or higher.
Many of us think that Word is easy and that there’s nothing to it … and sadly that’s what I’ve always thought too.
So when I […]

Six Snarky Statements: Why System Admins Need Microsoft Word

Hey, Coach here with a really important post.
I have talked with and taught system administrators around the country, and I am aghast how few of them really know Microsoft Word.
If I had a nickel for every time I’ve heard, “I’m a network administrator, what do I need Word for?” and “That’s for those […]

Excel 2007: Your Guide to Effective Pivot Tables

Pivot tables are not new to Excel 2007; in fact they’re included in all versions of the program. But surprisingly not a lot of Excel users are familiar with them. If you’re an avid Excel user don’t miss out on this very useful Excel feature since pivot tables have the ability to transform the way […]

Excel 2007: Collaboration Made Easy

When I think of the new Excel 2007 I think of Carlyle and his quest for it - a short film promoting the new Microsoft Office.
It’s only a couple of minutes long but really funny. See The Quest and four other short films here under The Films tab.

What I like most about this film […]

Excel 2007: Visualize Your Data with Ease

Excel has always been an excellent tool for listing numerical and textual data, and Excel 2007 is no different in that regard. Of course, simply storing data is rarely all that we use Excel for. Most of the time, we use Excel to analyze our data or to visualize it by creating charts.
Charts are a […]