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Clear Saved Passwords (Remember Me) in Browsers
When you log in to a specific website, sometimes your web browser will ask if you want it to remember the password for that site, or it may say "Remember me?" meaning "Do you want this site to hold on to your login credentials?" If you click for the browser to remember your password or to remember you, the browser will store your login information and autofill the login fields each time you go to access that specific site.Warning! Information technology strongly recommends that you do not...Continue reading »
How to Extract Files from a Zipped (Compressed) Folder
You can identify compressed files by the file extension (.zip) and a zipper on the folder icon.Note:If the zipped folder is attached in an email, you must first save the zipped file to your computer before you can extract it.Extract/Unzip Zipped FilesWhen you extract files from a zipped folder, a new folder with the same name is created which contains the files. The compressed (zipped) version also remains.Right-click the zipped folder saved to your computer. Choose "Extract All..." ...Continue reading »
Windows: How to Zip (Compress) Multiple Files
Microsoft Windows provides a utility that allows you to zip multiple files into a single compressed file format. This is especially helpful if you are emailing files as attachments or if you need to conserve space (zipping files can reduce file size by up to 50%).
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How to Repeat Excel Spreadsheet Column Headings at Top of Page
Use this feature if you would like a title row (or rows) to print at the top of every page of your data in Excel.Note:If you want column headings to remain at the top of your sheet when scrolling within a spreadsheet, you will need to freeze the top row.Click the [Page Layout] tab > In the "Page Setup" group, click [Print Titles].Under the [Sheet] tab, in the "Rows to repeat at top" field, click the spreadsheet icon.Click and select the row you wish to appear at the top of every page.Press...Continue reading »
How to Find Clip Art in Word
Each version of Microsoft Word below has slightly different steps for finding and inserting clip art. Follow the instructions for the Microsoft Word version you currently use.For Word 2016 and 2013:Open the Word where you would like to insert the clip art.Click the [Insert] tab > From the "Illustrations" group, click [Online Pictures]. A pop-up will appear allowing you to search Office.com or Bing.In one of the search boxes, type a keyword for the clip art you would like to find (e.g., potato...Continue reading »
How to Import Excel Data into a Word Table
This help page will show you how to import data from Excel into a Microsoft Word table.Open a new or existing document in Microsoft Word.Click the "Insert" tab > Locate the "Tables" group.Select the "Table" icon > Choose the "Insert Table..." option.Set the "Number of columns," "Number of rows," and "AutoFit behavior" to your desired specifications > Click [OK].Open the Excel file and use your mouse to select the data you wish to import.Right-click on the range of cells you have...Continue reading »
Clear the Primary Calendar in Google Calendar
It isn’t possible to delete your primary calendar. However, you can clear the calendar of all events if you would ever want to start from scratch. To do so, follow these steps to clear your primary calendar’s events:Clear your Primary Calendar EventsLog in to your Google Calendar.In the upper-right corner, click the "Settings' icon (gear-shaped gadget) > Select "Settings".From the side-panel, click the drop-down arrow beside the primary calendar you wish to clear from the "Settings for my...Continue reading »
Install Microsoft Access 2016 on a University Computer
Microsoft Access is not installed on University computers by default. If you would like to use the Microsoft Access database program, please submit an Information Technology request.
Once you have received notification that you have been added to the Access group, please use these instructions to install and launch Microsoft Access (Access 2013 instructions are displayed because Office 2013 is available by default on all classroom and lab computers).
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Clear Saved Passwords (Remember Me)
When you log in to a specific website, sometimes your web browser will ask if you want it to remember the password for that site, or it may say "Remember me?" meaning "Do you want this site to hold on to your login credentials?" If you click for the browser to remember your password or to remember you, the browser will store your login information and autofill the login fields each time you go to access that specific site. Warning! Information technology strongly recommends that you do not...Continue reading »
Use Schedule View in Outlook
Schedule view is an alternate method of viewing calendars that allows you to easily see when events overlap and where there is free time between those calendars. Schedule view is especially helpful when planning meetings between multiple people.Use schedule view to view multiple calendarsSelect the calendars you want to display.In the "Arrange" group in the "Home" tab, click "Schedule View."Change schedule view default settingsOutlook will default to showing your calendars in schedule view when...Continue reading »