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MS PowerPoint: Duplicating objects

To copy text, click on the text bounding box, hold down the control key, then drag to desired location. For images and shapes, click to select it, hold down the control key then drag. 

 

MS Project: Lead Time vs Lag Time

In MS Project, Lag time is defined as when successor task begins after a delay upon conclusion of predecessor task while Lead time is when successor task begins before conclusion of predecessor task.

To enter Lag or Lead time, double-click on a task to display the Task Informationwindow. Click thePredecessors tab and enter a lead time with a minus (-) sign, or a lag time with a plus(+) sign in the Lag box.

 

MS Excel: Cell Name Referencing

Cell referencing 

In Excel 2003, when a cell has been mistakenly named as illustrated above, you can delete it.

Select the cell, go to Insert > Name > Define and click on the name you wish to be removed. Once removed, you can type in the correct name for your cell in the Name Box.

In Excel 2007, click the Formula tab, in the Defined Name group, click Name Manager.

 

Photoshop: Clipping Path 101

Photoshop Clipping Mask 

In Photoshop, create 2 layers as shown above. The lower layer (i.e. text layer) will act as the cutout layer. Move your mouse cursor on the line dividing the two layers. Notice the cursor turns into a pointing finger hand icon. Now hold down your ALT key in the PC (or MAC equivalent) and you'll see the cursor turning into an overlapping circle icon with an arrow pointing out to the left side. Left-click and that's it!

Clipping Mask 101

 

MS Word: Good-bye Autotext, Hello Building Blocks!

 Word 2007 Building Blocks Organiser

With Word 2007, it’s easy to create your own reusable content types. Select the text you want to reuse and click the Quick Parts button on the Insert tab. Click Save Selection to Quick Parts Gallery. The next time you need the text, click the Quick Parts button and select your Building Block. TRY IT!

 
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