PowerPoint 2008: Understanding the interface Video duration: 9:44
Instructor David Rivers explores the PowerPoint 2008 for the Mac interface, discussing the menu bar, pull-down menus, menu commands, the tool bar features and functions, PowerPoint's variety of layouts, palettes, tools and menu items that are specific to particular kinds of projects. He also shows new features of PowerPoint 2008 for the Mac.
Word 2008: Working with templates Video duration: 6:19
In this tutorial, instructor David Rivers shows how to create, edit, and save custom templates. He delves into editing existing templates, including how to change a color scheme, replace graphics, and place master text.
PowerPoint 2008: Creating new presentations Video duration: 8:54
In this tutorial, instructor David Rivers tackles three scenarios: 1) the necessity to get a professional presentation together quickly; 2) the desire to customize a presentation and the ability to take the time to do so; and 3) creating a presentation from scratch.
Word 2008: Understanding the interface Video duration: 11:40
Instructor David Rivers explores the Word 2008 for the Mac interface, discussing the menu bar, pull-down menus, menu commands, the tool bar features and functions, Word's variety of layouts, palettes, tools and menu items that are specific to particular kinds of projects. He also shows new features of Word 2008 for the Mac, including the Elements gallery.
Entourage 2008: Creating a new account Video duration: 11:13
In this tutorial, instructor Garrick Chow shows the steps necessary to create and configure a new email account either using the Account Setup Assistant or by manually entering account settings. He also troubleshoots common account verification errors.
Office for Mac 2008: Working with charts Video duration: ?:??
This tutorial explores the many designer templates now available in Office for Mac 2008 for translating data into professional charts for presentations. Instructor David Rivers teaches how to select the correct date for presenting in a chart, the correct kind of chart to use for the kind of data used, and much more.
This tutorial concentrates on the many ways to select text to best cut, copy, and move it within a document, including double-clicking, shift-clicking, clicking and dragging, and more for choosing contiguous and non-contiguous pieces of a document.
Excel 2008: Creating and opening workbooks Video duration: 8:17
Instructor David Rivers shows how to create new workbooks, using the Project Gallery for a head start on a new spreadsheet using preformatted worksheets. Going through each section of the Project Gallery, he discusses which formats would work appropriately for specific projects. The tutorial also explains how to start from scratch and how to open existing workbooks.
Excel 2008: The user interface Video duration: 10:13
Instructor David Rivers takes a walk through the Excel 2008 for the Mac interface, discussing the menu bar, pull-down menus, menu commands, the tool bar features and functions, View buttons, the palette toolbar, and tools and menu items that are specific to particular kinds of projects. The workspace is explored and explained, from the basics of the spreadsheet grid system and navigating around the worksheet, to the use of rulers, the status bar, and adding new sheets. He also shows new features of Excel 2008 for the Mac, including the Elements gallery.
Entourage 2008: Components overview Video duration: 3:19
In this tutorial, instructor Garrick Chow delves into the basic purpose and function of each the six components in the Entourage 2008 toolbar: Mail, Address Book, Calendar, Notes, Tasks, To Do List, and the Project Center.
This tutorial explains in detail how to use the Save As function. Besides learning how to save with a new name and in a new location, instructor David Rivers explains how to successfully save an Excel 2008 for the Mac file in various formats, including those that are compatible with previous versions of Excel, other spreadsheet applications, and various data files such as tab-delimited files, CSV formats, PDF files, and even HTML tables.
Excel 2008: Importing workbooks Video duration: 9:11
This tutorial explains how to open older worksheet versions, and how to import other spreadsheet formats into Excel 2008 for the Mac, such as CSV files, Filemaker Pro database files, HTML files, and text files. The tutorial also explains briefly how to save into formats that older versions of Excel can still open and edit.
Entourage 2008: Configuring POP and IMAP settings Video duration: 5:32
This lesson shows options that can be used with POP and IMAP accounts. Instructor Garrick Chow goes through a common scenario, for those users who may need to access the same email on more than one computer.
Entourage 2008: About identities and accounts Video duration: 2:30
This lesson defines and explains the importance of identity and account information. From setting up identification across the entire Office suite of products in order to autofill forms or to set up accounts for multiple users, instructor Garrick Chow shows how it's done.
Instructor David Rivers explains the various Save functions, including the current version of PowerPoint, previous versions for file sharing, saving as presentations, templates, shows, movies, web pages, PDF files, and more.
This tutorial concentrates on the variety of ways that slides can be rearranged in PowerPoint 2008, from clicking and dragging into order to moving groups of multiple slides. The instructor uses examples in both the normal Navigation view and the Slide Sorter view.
Excel 2008: Using Undo and Redo Video duration: 4:06
In the Using Undo and Redo tutorial, instructor David Rivers explains the benefits of these two features. From erasing type and replacing it, fixing unintentional mistakes or replacing something deleted in error, Undo and Redo will be used repeatedly in nearly every worksheet project.
Office for Mac 2008: Understanding the user interface Video duration: 5:53
In this tutorial, instructor David Rivers explores a number of features in Office for the Mac 2008 that are not necessarily specific to just one application. For example, the Project Gallery, the Elements Gallery, SmartArt, and many more shared features within the interface of each of the applications.
Office for Mac 2008: Working with SmartArt graphics Video duration: 10:08
Using SmartArt within Office for Mac 2008 gives access to quality graphics to assist with making professional documents in each of the suite's applications. Instructor David Rivers shows how to use SmartArt graphics templates to create an organizational chart and business process cycle within a PowerPoint presentation.
Word 2008: Using the Publishing and Notebook layouts Video duration: 8:56
Using the View buttons and View menu, instructor David Rivers explains the benefit and purpose of the new Publishing and Notebook layout views in creating consistent, creative layouts and taking smart notes for coordinating and organizing projects. He also briefly discusses how to convert one document format to another.
Entourage 2008: The main window and the Quick Filter Video duration: 3:58
Instructor Garrick Chow explains the basics of the sections of an Entourage window, including the features of each pane and category. Topics covered include viewing and hiding panes, changing pane location, customizing pane column headers, the benefits of hiding and viewing folders, and more.
Office for Mac 2008: Using WordArt Video duration: 6:51
WordArt has been improved in Office for Mac 2008, and includes a number of 2D and 3D effects templates for text. Instructor David Rivers shows a number of examples of WordArt and creates an example within Word to show how to best use WordArt effects for a business document.
Changing the appearance of text within a document is a Word 2008 strongpoint, and in this tutorial, instructor David Rivers explores various ways of enhancing and changing the look of text. He concentrates on the many options within the formatting palette, including changing the typeface, the font size, styles, and the basics of bullets and numbering. Special attention is taken to show how to use the Format Painter to apply selected styles to other text.
Office for Mac 2008: Using the Elements Gallery Video duration: 7:48
Dubbed the biggest and best new feature in the Office for Mac 2008 suite, the Elements Gallery gives users access to the most popular and commonly used features within the suite's applications. Instructor David Rivers explores the Elements Gallery within each of Office for Mac 2008 programs.
PowerPoint 2008: Adding and removing slides Video duration: 8:00
In this tutorial, instructor David Rivers shows how to add new slides to an existing presentation, and examine ways to remove slides that are no longer needed.
QuickTip - Get a fast and free document translation Video duration: 00:50
Ever have to work with documents written in another language? Learn how to get a fast and free translation by using the reference tools available in the Toolbox.
QuickTip - Download and use clip art from Office Online Video duration: 00:58
Did you know that you can download free clip art and pictures from the Office Online site? Watch this short video to learn how.
Get the most out of Help in Office 2008 Video duration: 2:34
With the new Help, you can quickly find relevant answers to your questions about any Office 2008 application. The online version of Help is regularly updated with new topics, troubleshooting information, training courses and videos, and other resources. You can also provide feedback to indicate which topics you find useful. All of the Help content and other assistance resources are also available on the Microsoft Web site.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Open Help from the main toolbar or the Help menu.
Switch between online and offline Help.
Search Help and browse topics by using the table of contents.
Submit feedback for a Help topic.
Copy a chart to a Word document or PowerPoint presentation.
Access Help content from the Office for Mac Web site.
Save time by using predefined workflows Video duration: 2:35
The new Script menu appears in all Office 2008 applications. From here you can run dozens of predefined workflows that automate commonly performed and repetitive tasks. For example, one of the workflows that comes with Word adds a watermark and password protection to a document.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Run a predefined workflow from the Script menu.
Explore Office 2008 actions in Automator.
Add a favorite workflow to the Script menu.
Run a workflow that you add to the Script menu.
QuickTip - Format, insert, research and clip with the Toolbox Video duration: 1:07
Have you explored the Office Toolbox? It's a lot more than just the Formatting Palette. Check out some of the things that you can do.
QuickTip - Access your pictures within Office Video duration: 00:47
Did you know that you can use the Object Palette to quickly view and add pictures to your documents? Watch the video and find out how.
Organize with Office 2008 Video duration: 15:51
Watch as Peter Walsh, internationally renowned organization expert, demonstrates how Office 2008 for Mac can easily keep your schedule in order, your finances up to date, and your health routine on track. Learn how to build a better budget in Excel, for example, or how to create a family schedule in Entourage. Walsh is best known for authoring four best-selling books on organization and for appearing as a regular guest on TLC’s “Clean Sweep,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” and XM Sirius Oprah Radio, where he has shared expert advice for combating clutter since 2006.
Get the most out of Help in Office 2008 Video duration: 2:34
With the new Help, you can quickly find relevant answers to your questions about any Office 2008 application. The online version of Help is regularly updated with new topics, troubleshooting information, training courses and videos, and other resources. You can also provide feedback to indicate which topics you find useful. All of the Help content and other assistance resources are also available on the Microsoft Web site.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Open Help from the main toolbar or the Help menu.
Switch between online and offline Help.
Search Help and browse topics by using the table of contents.
Submit feedback for a Help topic.
Copy a chart to a Word document or PowerPoint presentation.
Access Help content from the Office for Mac Web site.
Create headers and footers for documents Video duration: 3:15
Headers and footers can make a document look more professional and easier to read. Word makes it easy to add and format both of these useful document elements.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Add a simple header or footer.
Use AutoText to quickly insert common header and footer information.
Use the Formatting Palette to format a header or footer.
Use the preformatted headers and footers in the Elements Gallery.
Hide a header or footer on the cover page.
QuickTip - Download and use clip art from Office Online Video duration: 00:58
Did you know that you can download free clip art and pictures from the Office Online site? Watch this short video to learn how.
QuickTip - Word table tips Video duration: 00:56
Not sure the best way to select, resize, and move tables in a document? Watch this video to learn a few tricks.
Great Word 2008 features Video duration: 8:18
Have you ever wondered how to add a cover page or table of contents in only a few clicks? Or how you know if a document will look the same in other versions of Office? Do you want to create professional-looking documents by using the templates included with Word? You'll learn about these and other great features that make Word much more than a word processing application.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Create a new document by using a professionally designed template.
Visually enhance a document by using clip art and photos.
Add a cover sheet, table of contents, and other document elements.
Check a document to make sure that it's compatible with other versions of Office.
Take written notes and record audio notes in notebook layout view.
Get started with Word 2008 Video duration: 3:53
Whether you’re brand new to Word 2008 or just need a refresher, this video provides the overview you need to get up to speed fast.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Use the new Elements Gallery to add a cover page, table of contents, and other document elements.
Use the redesigned Toolbox to format text and pictures.
Explore notebook layout view and publishing layout view.
Switch between document views.
Run automated workflows from the Script menu.
Add a cover page, header, and other document elements in Word 2008 Video duration: 3:50
Document elements such as a cover page and a table of contents make long documents look more professional and easier to read. The new Elements Gallery makes it simple to add these and other document elements in a few clicks.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Add and customize a preformatted cover page.
Create and update a table of contents.
Insert a header.
Add and update a bibliography.
Save time by using predefined workflows Video duration: 2:35
The new Script menu appears in all Office 2008 applications. From here you can run dozens of predefined workflows that automate commonly performed and repetitive tasks. For example, one of the workflows that comes with Word adds a watermark and password protection to a document.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Run a predefined workflow from the Script menu.
Explore Office 2008 actions in Automator.
Add a favorite workflow to the Script menu.
Run a workflow that you add to the Script menu.
QuickTip - Access your pictures within Office Video duration: 00:47
Did you know that you can use the Object Palette to quickly view and add pictures to your documents? Watch the video and find out how.
Create a text and audio notebook in Word 2008 Video duration: 3:43
Do you need to take notes in a meeting or a class? In Word 2008, you can create an electronic notebook to capture your thoughts and ideas in text or audio format by using notebook layout view.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Create a new notebook document.
Change a notebook workspace and style.
Add and rename notebook tabs.
Search a notebook.
Change note levels and add flags.
Record and play back audio notes.
QuickTip - Get a fast and free document translation Video duration: 00:50
Ever have to work with documents written in another language? Learn how to get a fast and free translation by using the reference tools available in the Toolbox.
Design a professional brochure in Word 2008 Video duration: 3:43
The new publishing layout view offers a simple interface and professionally designed templates to help you create professional newsletters, brochures, and calendars. You can even reuse one document's design as a template for other brochures.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Use any of the professionally designed publication templates.
Work with and format linked text boxes and pictures.
Use publishing layout tools to zoom in and select text.
Edit and save a brochure as a custom template.
Create another brochure from a custom template.
QuickTip - Make text wrap around your pictures Video duration: 00:50
Want a quick way to make pictures look and fit better in your document? Watch the video to learn how.
QuickTip - Format, insert, research and clip with the Toolbox Video duration: 1:07
Have you explored the Office Toolbox? It's a lot more than just the Formatting Palette. Check out some of the things that you can do.
QuickTip - Find and use business card templates Video duration: 01:03
Did you know that Office comes with business card templates? Watch this video to learn how to find and use them.
Get the most out of Help in Office 2008 Video duration: 2:34
With the new Help, you can quickly find relevant answers to your questions about any Office 2008 application. The online version of Help is regularly updated with new topics, troubleshooting information, training courses and videos, and other resources. You can also provide feedback to indicate which topics you find useful. All of the Help content and other assistance resources are also available on the Microsoft Web site.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Open Help from the main toolbar or the Help menu.
Switch between online and offline Help.
Search Help and browse topics by using the table of contents.
Submit feedback for a Help topic.
Copy a chart to a Word document or PowerPoint presentation.
Access Help content from the Office for Mac Web site.
Explore the bigger grid in Excel 2008 Video duration: 1:27
The new Excel 2008 grid is 750 times larger than in previous versions of Excel. If you are a power Excel user, this video will show you how you can benefit from the larger grid.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Switch to normal view to hide page layout margins and headers.
Take advantage of the bigger grid to work with large workbooks.
QuickTip - Access your pictures within Office Video duration: 00:47
Did you know that you can use the Object Palette to quickly view and add pictures to your documents? Watch the video and find out how.
QuickTip - Insert a spreadsheet snippet Video duration: 00:35
Need to share some data but don't want to send the entire worksheet? The Copy as Picture option makes it simple.
Great Excel 2008 features Video duration: 7:06
Have you ever spent much too long typing repetitive data, formatting cells one by one, or looking for important trends in data? Excel can help you complete tasks faster and smarter. Check out the features presented in this video, and discover how easy it is to make Excel work for you.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Complete repetitive lists with AutoFill.
Copy and paste formatting between cells.
Use conditional formatting to spot important data.
Use named ranges to find and reference information quickly.
Check for errors by using the Error Checking tool.
Get started with Excel 2008 Video duration: 3:49
Whether you’re brand new to Excel 2008 or just need a refresher, this video provides the overview you need to get up to speed fast.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Use the new Elements Gallery to insert ledger sheets and charts.
Insert and rename new blank sheets.
Use the redesigned Toolbox to format data and charts.
Maximize the amount of workspace on a sheet.
Run automated workflows from the Script menu.
Build formulas by using the new Formula Builder in Excel 2008 Video duration: 4:40
Do you ever have trouble remembering Excel functions and syntax? The Formula Builder can help you create formulas by using a simple, step-by-step approach. You can also use the Formula Builder to search for and get help on all Excel functions.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Search for a function.
Add your data to defined function arguments.
Get help on any function.
Copy a completed formula to other cells.
Copy a completed formula to other cells.
Use AutoComplete to minimize typing and syntax errors.
Manage your finances with the new, preformatted Ledger Sheets Video duration: 3:23
A ledger sheet is a preformatted Excel sheet designed for a specific scenario. For example, there is a ledger sheet to balance your checkbook and one to create an expense report. Each ledger sheet contains all of the appropriate formulas and columns – you just add your data.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Use the new Elements Gallery to select and insert the appropriate ledger sheet.
Add transactions to a ledger sheet.
Categorize, sort, and filter transactions.
Change the grid style and row height.
Move, insert, and delete ledger sheet columns.
QuickTip - Excel worksheet tips Video duration: 01:05
Ever have trouble working with data in worksheet cells? Learn a few tricks to make things easier.
Dealing with Visual Basic macros in Excel 2008 Video duration: 2:13
Office 2008 removed support for Visual Basic macros. This video shows you one way to get around this limitation.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Understand the limitation associated with Visual Basic macros in Excel 2008.
Use Excel 2004 and Excel 2008 at the same time to work with Excel workbooks that contain Visual Basic macros.
QuickTip - Format, insert, research and clip with the Toolbox Video duration: 1:07
Have you explored the Office Toolbox? It's a lot more than just the Formatting Palette. Check out some of the things that you can do.
Get started with charts in Office 2008 Video duration: 3:26
Charts can make data easier to understand and visualize. Office 2008 makes it easy to create modern-looking charts that include special effects such as 3-D, transparency, and shadows. After you create a chart in Office, you can also use it in other Excel documents.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Add and update a chart in Excel 2008.
Change the chart sorting to see a different view of your data.
Add chart titles.
Change the chart style and chart type.
Copy a chart to a Word document or PowerPoint presentation.
Add a chart to a document or presentation directly from Word or PowerPoint.
QuickTip - Get a fast and free document translation Video duration: 00:50
Ever have to work with documents written in another language? Learn how to get a fast and free translation by using the reference tools available in the Toolbox.
Save time by using predefined workflows Video duration: 2:35
The new Script menu appears in all Office 2008 applications. From here you can run dozens of predefined workflows that automate commonly performed and repetitive tasks. For example, one of the workflows that comes with Word adds a watermark and password protection to a document.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Run a predefined workflow from the Script menu.
Explore Office 2008 actions in Automator.
Add a favorite workflow to the Script menu.
Run a workflow that you add to the Script menu.
QuickTip - Download and use clip art from Office Online Video duration: 00:58
Did you know that you can download free clip art and pictures from the Office Online site? Watch this short video to learn how.
Share PowerPoint slides as an iPhoto album Video duration: 2:04
Do you ever need to share a presentation with someone who doesn’t have PowerPoint? One solution is to save the presentation as an iPhoto album. After the presentation is in iPhoto, you can also sync the slides with an iPod or iPhone, so that you and others can watch it on the go.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Send a presentation to iPhoto.
Watch a presentation as a slideshow in iPhoto.
Use iTunes to transfer a presentation album to an iPod or iPhone.
Convert presentation slides into graphic files directly from PowerPoint.
Get the most out of Help in Office 2008 Video duration: 2:34
With the new Help, you can quickly find relevant answers to your questions about any Office 2008 application. The online version of Help is regularly updated with new topics, troubleshooting information, training courses and videos, and other resources. You can also provide feedback to indicate which topics you find useful. All of the Help content and other assistance resources are also available on the Microsoft Web site.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Open Help from the main toolbar or the Help menu.
Switch between online and offline Help.
Search Help and browse topics by using the table of contents.
Submit feedback for a Help topic.
Copy a chart to a Word document or PowerPoint presentation.
Access Help content from the Office for Mac Web site.
QuickTip - Make a bulleted list more visual Video duration: 00:53
Make your bulleted lists pop: Learn how to use preformatted SmartArt graphics.
Great PowerPoint 2008 features Video duration: 6:14
Did you know that with just a few clicks you can make a presentation look like it was professionally designed? You can use a theme for an overall look, or mix and match design elements, alignment, and text options. During your presentation, you can keep track of elapsed time, and see your slide notes and upcoming slides while your audience sees only what you want them to see. In this course, you'll learn about these and other great PowerPoint features.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Quickly give all text, charts, backgrounds, and tables a consistent look.
Create attractive information graphics and diagrams from text.
Accurately align everything on your slide.
Organize and import slides directly from other PowerPoint presentations.
Save a presentation as an iPhoto album.
Use presenter tools while your audience sees only what you want them to see.
Get started with PowerPoint 2008 Video duration: 3:46
Whether you’re brand new to PowerPoint 2008 or just need a refresher, this video provides the overview you need to get up to speed fast.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Use the new Elements Gallery to apply slide themes, layouts, transitions, and insert SmartArt graphics.
Use different presentation views to work with and arrange slides.
Open and use the re-designed Toolbox to format text and pictures.
Run automated workflows from the Script menu.
Convert text to a SmartArt graphic in PowerPoint 2008 Video duration: 2:10
Does your bulleted list have more to say than what the text conveys? SmartArt graphics make it simple to convert basic text into designer-quality diagrams, charts, and other information graphics. There are dozens of SmartArt graphics that you can use to visually represent lists, hierarchies, and other relationships.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Convert a bulleted list to a SmartArt graphic.
Add additional text to a SmartArt graphic.
Change SmartArt graphic styles and colors.
Resize and move a SmartArt graphic.
Save a SmartArt graphic as a picture.
QuickTip - Access your pictures within Office Video duration: 00:47
Did you know that you can use the Object Palette to quickly view and add pictures to your documents? Watch the video and find out how.
Create great-looking tables by using Table Styles in PowerPoint 2008 Video duration: 2:44
A table can be an ideal way to present information on a slide. In PowerPoint 2008, you can quickly insert preformatted tables that are designed to match your presentation theme. You can also easily format table text and apply different styles and effects to make the table look exactly how you want it to.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Use the new Elements Gallery to insert a preformatted table.
Resize and move a table on a slide.
Change table styles and effects.
Add and format table text.
Apply a different presentation theme to a table.
Save a table as a picture.
QuickTip - Get a fast and free document translation Video duration: 00:50
Ever have to work with documents written in another language? Learn how to get a fast and free translation by using the reference tools available in the Toolbox.
Save time by using predefined workflows Video duration: 2:35
The new Script menu appears in all Office 2008 applications. From here you can run dozens of predefined workflows that automate commonly performed and repetitive tasks. For example, one of the workflows that comes with Word adds a watermark and password protection to a document.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Run a predefined workflow from the Script menu.
Explore Office 2008 actions in Automator.
Add a favorite workflow to the Script menu.
Run a workflow that you add to the Script menu.
QuickTip - Format, insert, research and clip with the Toolbox Video duration: 1:07
Have you explored the Office Toolbox? It's a lot more than just the Formatting Palette. Check out some of the things that you can do.
QuickTip - Download and use clip art from Office Online Video duration: 00:58
Did you know that you can download free clip art and pictures from the Office Online site? Watch this short video to learn how.
QuickTip - Access folders instantly from the Favorite bar Video duration: 00:53
Want a quick way to access your favorite folders, searches, and other items? Learn how to use the Favorites bar.
Get the most out of Help in Office 2008 Video duration: 2:34
With the new Help, you can quickly find relevant answers to your questions about any Office 2008 application. The online version of Help is regularly updated with new topics, troubleshooting information, training courses and videos, and other resources. You can also provide feedback to indicate which topics you find useful. All of the Help content and other assistance resources are also available on the Microsoft Web site.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Open Help from the main toolbar or the Help menu.
Switch between online and offline Help.
Search Help and browse topics by using the table of contents.
Submit feedback for a Help topic.
Copy a chart to a Word document or PowerPoint presentation.
Access Help content from the Office for Mac Web site.
QuickTip - Access your pictures within Office Video duration: 00:47
Did you know that you can use the Object Palette to quickly view and add pictures to your documents? Watch the video and find out how.
Get started with Entourage 2008 Video duration: 3:28
Whether you’re brand new to Entourage 2008 or just need a refresher, this video provides the overview you need to get up to speed fast.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Open Account Settings to manage your e-mail account.
Switch between the mail, calendar, and address book views in.
Compose an HTML e-mail message.
Flag items, such as a message or a contact, that you want to follow-up on.
Create and reschedule a calendar event.
View calendar events and tasks right on the desktop by using My Day.
Manage your schedule by using the Entourage calendar Video duration: 3:38
The redesigned calendar interface makes it easier to manage your events and tasks. Now you can color-code events by using categories, quickly create new events by dragging, and view your To Do List next to the Calendar.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Switch between different calendar views.
Create, reschedule, and invite others to attend a calendar event.
Color-code events by using categories.
Jump to specific days by using the mini-calendar.
Display the To Do List next to the calendar.
View calendar events and tasks right on the desktop by using My Day.
Filter your e-mail by using Entourage rules Video duration: 4:47
Entourage rules can help you keep your e-mail Inbox organized. A rule is a set of instructions that tell Entourage how to handle specific types of e-mail messages. For example, you can create a rule so that all messages about a certain subject are automatically moved to the folder that you want.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Create a new folder for messages to be filtered into.
Change the chart sorting to see a different view of your data.
Define a multi-criterion rule.
Edit a rule.
Apply a new rule to existing messages.
QuickTip - Get a fast and free document translation Video duration: 00:50
Ever have to work with documents written in another language? Learn how to get a fast and free translation by using the reference tools available in the Toolbox.
Manage tasks and events by using My Day Video duration: 2:42
My Day is a new mini-application that displays your Entourage events and tasks, right on your desktop. Using My Day, you can quickly see your schedule and manage your To Do List, without having to open Entourage.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Start My Day.
Browse events and tasks in My Day.
Create a new task in My Day.
Change the chart style and chart type.
Open a task or event in Entourage directly from My Day.
Create a task in Word 2008 so that it appears in My Day.
Save time by using predefined workflows Video duration: 2:35
The new Script menu appears in all Office 2008 applications. From here you can run dozens of predefined workflows that automate commonly performed and repetitive tasks. For example, one of the workflows that comes with Word adds a watermark and password protection to a document.
After watching this video, you'll be able to:
Run a predefined workflow from the Script menu.
Explore Office 2008 actions in Automator.
Add a favorite workflow to the Script menu.
Run a workflow that you add to the Script menu.
QuickTip - Save searches to use anytime Video duration: 00:53
Do you end up running the same searches over and over in Entourage? There's a quicker and easier way. Find out how.
QuickTip - Find e-mail attachments in Spotlight search Video duration: 00:45
Do you want your e-mail attachments to appear in Mac OS X Spotlight search results? Watch this short video to learn how.
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