[March 1, 2010]
We had some more ice and snow this week and oddly enough, it is becoming the norm. I am no longer shocked and surprised when I rise to find snow on the ground and still more falling from the sky. I can see though that Spring is making its way to us, slowly but surely. I don't need a calendar to know when Spring has arrived. Instead I go by the sights and sounds of the countryside. Even with several inches of snow still on the ground I have seen many Robin Redbreasts in my yard and at the feeder. I love to watch the different birds from my window. Soon it will be warm enough to watch them from the porch.
I know a lot of you have been experiencing the same type of weather. I have heard from many of you about the fierce winter storms that you have weathered this year. I think we are all just about ready for Springtime right about now. At least in my little corner of the universe we are supposed to have some days next week with temperatures very close to fifty degrees. That's a good start!
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Table of Contents
Sheet Tabs in Color in MS Excel - Have it your way!
Organize your Programs Menu in Windows XP - Neatness counts!
Change MS Outlook's Default Window - Your way again!
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Sheet Tabs in Color in MS Excel
Starting with version 2002, the ability to add color to your worksheet tabs was introduced to MS Excel. This can be very useful in applying theme colors to related sheets in your workbook, besides just being fun and making your worksheets look good.
To learn how, follow the steps below:
- Right-click on the sheet tab where you would like to apply a color.
- Select Tab Color.
- Select the color of your choosing.
- Click OK.
Follow the steps above to apply color to subsequent tabs.
Organize your Programs Menu in Windows XP
We get our nice new computers and then we start adding new programs and applications. After a while, you start to notice that each new program gets added to the bottom of your Programs menu. And before you know it, when you want to open a program or application finding it can be a little problematic. The good news is that you can organize your programs and applications.
Follow the steps below to learn how:
- Click Start | All Programs.
- Right-click on one item.
- A shortcut menu will appear.
- Select Sort by Name.
That makes things a bit more organized now, doesn't it?
Change MS Outlook's Default Window
When you launch MS Outlook, by detault it displays your Outlook Today view. This view displays calendar entries and tasks for the current date. If this is the way you like it, that's fine, but a lot of folks immediately ignore that view and open their calendar or Inbox. If you like the Outlook Today View, by all means keep it! But it is possible to change it to your preference.
Follow the steps below to learn how:
- Click on Tools | Options.
- Click the Other tab.
- In the General section, select the Advanced Options button.
- Click the Browse button to the right of the Startup In This Folder option in the General Settings.
- In the Select Folder dialog box, choose the folder you want MS Outlook to default to when launched.
You can choose any of Outlook's folders.
Change your mind? You can revert to your Outlook Today view by selecting Personal Folders!
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