Via laterlife.com Jackie aims to particularly help those new to IT and the web to
build up knowledge and confidence, so no question is too basic. At the same time she will
cover Q&As for the more experienced user.
So if you
would like to ask a question of Jackie, why not email her jackie@laterlife.com
or if you
have discovered something which may be of interest to others in making the most of the
web, then she would love to hear about that too jackie@laterlife.com
Q: I know how to insert
AutoText, but how do I correct some
errors made in an entry?
A: If you make a mistake when creating an
original AutoText item, you can correct it only if you first have the text on screen. Either type a correct version or insert the
original using your codeword plus F3 and then correct the errors. Now select the amended block of text, go to Insert - AutoText - New and type the original codeword in the name box. When you click OK, you will be asked if you want
to redefine (i.e. replace) the original entry with this version. Click Yes and your corrected block of text will
always appear in future.
If you want to remove an item completely, you need
to open the AutoText box via the Tools -
AutoCorrect menu. Scroll down and find
your codeword, checking it is the correct one by looking at the associated text in the
Preview pane, and then click the Delete button.
Q: I
recently tried to save and print my work but couldn’t find the usual toolbar
buttons at the top of the screen. Where did they go, and how can I get them back?
A: You can have as many toolbars as you like open on
screen at the same time, and they are quite easy to misplace. To add a new one, simply open the View menu and select Toolbars. You will display a list of all those available,
and a tick will be shown next to the toolbars that are currently open. To add missing buttons e.g. those on the Standard
toolbar that allow you to print, save and open files or on the Format toolbar offering
shortcuts to bold, italic or alignment options, click the named toolbar and it will open. At the same time, remove an unwanted toolbar by
clicking its name to remove the tick.
Sometimes an added toolbar will appear as a
separate window rather than in its normal place along the top of the screen. Just click in its blue title bar, hold down your
left mouse button and drag the toolbar above the ruler.
As it starts to lengthen, let go the mouse and the toolbar will drop into place.
You can even customise your toolbars so that less
common buttons are available. Select Views - Toolbars - Customise and click the
Commands tab. Scroll down the list of
toolbars to view all possible buttons and, if you spot the one you want to use more
frequently, click and drag it out of the box and onto a convenient toolbar on screen.
Q: I use certain
programs quite often, and want to create a shortcut to them on the desktop, so that I
can open them more quickly.
A: There are two
different ways to create shortcuts - either starting from your file management program or
via the desktop.
Desktop:
Right-click on an empty part of the
screen and select New - Shortcut. Click the Browse button to search your computer
for the program file and click it so that its name appears in the name box. Click Next and, if necessary, rename the shortcut
before clicking Finish.
File management: Restore the window so the desktop is visible
behind and then locate and open the folder containing your program. Find the file that
contains the program itself - it is usually labelled Application, its properties
(right-click and select this option) will show it has an .exe extension and it will be one of the largest
files in the folder. Right-click the file and drag it onto the
desktop. When you let go the mouse, choose Create shortcut here from the menu that appears.
Jackie Sherman`s new book:
 Basic
Computer Skills Made Simple' provides all necessary computer skills an individual may need
and presents them in a straightforward and intelligent way. It demystifies computers and
is ideal for those wishing to develop their skills and confidence in the subject whilst
working at their own pace.
By using the text the reader will be able to produce a wide range of word-processed
documents, prepare illustrated slides to aid talks, store and search for information
systematically, and gain confidence handling simple numbers or charts. They will also
learn how to connect to the Internet, surf the Web, and send and receive emails.
 Written from a UK
perspective, the Guardian Guide to the Internet covers all the stock ground,
including browser operation, FTP, Usenet, IRC and putting together a simple Web page
 This book will help you when you've got
the machine into your home and you need to know what to do next. Starting with the process
of unpacking the box and plugging in all the cables, this book shows you what to do with
your new machine.
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Aimed at first-time Internet users, the guide, co-written by TV
personality Carol Vorderman and Internet expert Rob Young, offers a thorough and
non-intimidating introduction to the Internet.
and under the books section select
Computers and Internet.
