Bcc button missing
Question: I would like to blind copy a message, but I don’t have a Bcc button. Is this feature not available in Outlook? Answer: In an open message, Go to Options > Show Bcc. It should stay on...
View ArticleOutlook folder permissions
Question: What is the difference between Editor and Owner permissions in Outlook calendars and mail. It appears they have the same rights? Answer: No, owners are able to change permission levels,...
View ArticleComparing documents
Question: Is there a way to merge multiple versions of the same Word document with track changes into an absolute and final version? Answer: Tracking changes is your friend! But don’t fret if others...
View ArticleExcel currency values don’t merge to Word properly
Question: How can one merge excel currency cell into Word letter mailing to print correctly? All things that I have tried prints the amount as15897 instead of $15,897. I just wondered if you have a...
View ArticleCreate calendar entry from Outlook email
Question: If a message is received in Outlook with information for a meeting time, location, date, subject, is it possible to convert or transfer all of the meeting information to the Outlook Calendar...
View ArticleMessages moved to a folder automatically delete after a few days
Question: There are emails that are sent to me that I wish to retain. If I try to move some of these messages to another folder a message appears saying that they will expire in so many days unless I...
View ArticleFilter out unwanted Excel records
Question: We have a spreadsheet that is a several thousand lines made up of three types of rows: User:, Patient:, and those that start with a plus sign. Do you know a way to remove (delete) all of the...
View ArticleDelete suggested contacts no longer needed
Question: Someone sent me an email from their Gmail account from their phone and now every time I type their name to send them a message from Outlook it automatically fills in that Gmail address...
View ArticleSending emails from applications
Question: I like being able to attach a Word document or Excel spreadsheet or PowerPoint presentation to an Outlook message by just clicking the email option in the application, however I notice it...
View ArticleIT training after retirement
Question: I am retiring after working at UNMC for many years. I haven’t had time to attend many classes recently but wondered if it is possible to come back to take computing classes? Answer: Yes! A...
View ArticleChanging default font in PowerPoint
Question: How can I change the default font for a new PowerPoint presentation Answer: You can go to the slide master (View ribbon tab) and change your theme or fonts there. If you want the same font...
View ArticleAdding someone else’s contact group into my Outlook contacts
Question: Someone sent me a distribution list with names and email addresses and it appears as an attachment. How can I add it to my account as a contact group? Answer: You’ll be amazed how easy it is....
View ArticleVideo Tutorials for Email Cleanup
Question: I am interested in finding a recording/instructional piece on managing emails and allowing for more organization with Outlook. Is there something available on the ITS website? Answer: Go to...
View ArticleUNMC Logos for PowerPoint slides
Question: I would like to know where to find the UNMC logo so I can place it into some PowerPoint slides. Answer: Logos and other UNMC branding elements can be found at the Branding Site Be sure to...
View ArticleNew, creative ideas for PowerPoint slides
Question: I am desperate to keep my students from falling asleep watching my PowerPoint slides. I’m not a creative person and I find our templates are boring. What can I do to make them more...
View ArticleShared accounts when using Outlook web
Question: I manage a shared account and would like to be able to access it from off campus. I am able to see the calendars from my account on Outlook Web Access, but I don’t have access to the inbox or...
View ArticleSignature for Shared Account
Question: I manage a shared account in which my signature block is different than my personal one. I tried to see how to create a separate signature block for that account and it didn’t work. Answer:...
View ArticleUNMC Email on iPad is no longer synched
Question: Why did my email stop working on my iPad and how can I get it working again? Answer: There are several troubleshooting suggestions you can try: UNMC email only allows 2 mobile devices, so if...
View ArticleCustomizing an MS Office Organizational Chart
Question: I am working on an organizational (hierarchy) chart from SmartArt in Word. I would like to merge two of the boxes into one but keep the two lines above it. However, I am not able to do that...
View ArticleUploading PowerPoint handouts into Blackboard
Question: Can you tell me how to upload a PowerPoint handout, 2 slides per page, onto Blackboard. Answer: In order to save a PowerPoint handout with two or more slides per page you must save it to a...
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