Why did my OWA screens change?
Question: My off campus email has changed its look. It is now blue instead of yellow and I can’t see the folders in my in box. Is there something I can do to get the old look and feel back? Answer:...
View ArticleLining up Word tables on both sides of a page
Question: I have a table covering two pages which will be printed front and back. The outside border of the table needs to line up on both sides. I have the tables the same size and the same margins...
View ArticleAccess Query Questions
Question: I added a field to my Access table but when I tried to modify a query and add that new field, it didn’t appear? What is happening? Answer: If your query came from a table, then you should be...
View ArticleTechnical training for off campus UNMC employees
Question: I recently started working at the College of Dentistry in Lincoln. I would love to take advantage of the training opportunities you offer. Answer: I no longer travel to the other campuses...
View ArticleView two Excel files side by side
Question: How can I have two Excel files open side by side? When I open another file it places that file in view and my other file disappears behind. I want to have two different instances of Excel...
View ArticleExporting multiple Excel sheets to Word
Question: I have an Excel workbook with multiple worksheets and would like to send it to Word for printing. The main reason is I want it to print as an entire document and spread cells across pages....
View ArticleWord Forms
Question: I need help with my Word Form. I was trying to use the tools on the developer tab but am having difficulty getting them to work. Answer: Using Forms in Word can be tricky but very useful. I...
View ArticlePrinting two calendars on one sheet
Question: Is there a way to print two different calendars on one sheet of paper? Answer: Using Outlook’s printing options, you can only print one calendar at once. However, you can use the Snipping...
View ArticleApplying a template with my presentation
Question: I am trying to convert a couple of ppt presentations over to a new assigned template for a national meeting. I can’t seem to figure out how to do this simply. I tried using the re-use slide...
View ArticleShut down iPad to fix synching
Question: My PC stopped updating my iPad. Do you know if there is a setting I should check to correct this? Answer: I don’t have an iPad, but before I had a chance to research the issue, he responded...
View ArticleGrouping by days of the week in a pivot table
Question: I am trying to create a report from Excel data that was exported from a web application that has date fields and values in which I can get an average of values for the various days of the...
View ArticleSlow Excel files
Question: Why is my Excel file so slow when opening? Answer: I hear this problem occasionally and the typical problem is that there are many extra columns or rows included in the data range. Sometimes...
View ArticleStrange fonts printing to PDF file – Use Chrome browser
Question: I am having problems with a file I printed to PDF. When I open it in Adobe Reader the font changes and is not readable. This has always worked before until I got a new computer with Windows...
View ArticleWord Table of Contents
Question: What is the best way to do a table of contents for an existing Word document? Answer: The easiest way is to use heading styles for the topics you want in your document and then go to where...
View ArticleArchiving Outlook Mail
Question: How can I archive my e-mail? Answer: The archive feature is not enabled at UNMC, but you can simply drag your emails to a folder on your network folders, and then delete from your email to...
View ArticleColor categories in Shared Calendar
Question: I take care of my boss’ Outlook calendar and have Editor rights to it. Recently, I wanted to add some additional Color Categories for some her many different types of appointments. I find...
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