[TechRepublic] Build a quick training presentation using PowerPoint's Photo Album feature

June 17, 2009

TechRepublic Microsoft Office Suite Trouble viewing this mail? Read it online | Manage my newsletters Welcome: TechRepublic Member Update my profile | Unsubscribe from this mail Blogs | Photos | Downloads | Forums Build a quick training presentation using PowerPoint's Photo Album feature Putting together an educational slide show doesn't have to be labor intensive. Using PowerPoint's Photo Album tool, you can quickly assemble a series of screen shots and text slides for distribution as a training resource or as part of an informational package. SponsoredHow much do your peers earn? Find out on activeTechPros if you're an IT professional. * * * * * * * * Introducing activeBizPros: a salary resource for business professionals We're in the midst of building our beta community site. Come join us and help drive the salary charts. Twitter and Facebook meet Outlook Skip the interface craziness and stay current with Twitter and Facebook using Outlook. 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This week, we're testing your Word expertise: If a table appears at the beginning of a document, how do you add blank rows above the table? Try it -- you might find it's not as easy as you think. Members' choice Use Excel's built-in features to simplify data entry Entering data into a worksheet can be time-consuming, and mistakes often find their way in -- but with the right tools, both speed and accuracy can be improved. Here's a look at several Excel features that facilitate data entry. Popular power tips E-mail multiple recipients without sharing e-mail addresses Create a simple invoice template in Word Move data to another workbook without copy and paste Quickly access the Office folders you use most often Keyboard shortcuts for a glitch-free slide show SponsoredLive Webinar: Speed ROI with Intel vPro Technology and Microsoft SCCM Realize significant ROI savings-and recoup your investment in as little as 10 months-by activating your PCs with these proven technology solutions. 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