Your Outlook questions answered LIVE

When we asked for your Outlook “challenges”, we were absolutely inundated with emails from you with loads of great questions. So make a date in your diary for Thursday 7th December, because at 4:30pm we’ve got the UK Outlook Product Manager live online to solve all sorts of Outlook questions, including setting up mail merge, working with profiles, sorting out junk mail and exporting contacts. Use this link to join the webcast, and if you don’t already have Live Meeting installed then you can download a free viewer.

Win the new Windows Vista magazine
Want to know more about Windows Vista? The Windows Vista Preview magazine is now available (online and in all good newsagents) with loads of news, features and reviews. We have 50 copies to give away, so for your chance to win email me with the answer to this question: how many different editions of Windows Vista will be available for retail sale when the product launches next year?

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Chris

Surviving teamwork in the office

“Team work” is a great working ideal, but far too often the reality leaves a lot to be desired. And actually admitting you’d rather work independently can be a career limiting move.

Whether you want Geoff in accounts to stop going on about his home life and just deliver the work on time, or you wish Kate in marketing would be a bit more sociable, there’s at last something you can do about it.

By learning a little about the people you work with, and understanding the way in which you work best, you can survive and thrive in the office environment.

How-to-articles & tips

How do I use sections in a Microsoft Word document to manage different headers and footers?

How can I create different reports in Microsoft Access?

How do I link tasks using Microsoft Project to help keep my project on target?

Readers' Corner

When putting together a presentation in PowerPoint you may need to add text to a shape (for example a circle or rectangle).

Some people try to add a text box on top of the shape. This creates extra work and makes future editing more difficult.

All you need to do is select the shape you want to use then start typing the text. The text will automatically appear centred on the shape.

Thanks to Neville Byford for sending us this great tip.

Expert Zone

Find (and replace) is an invaluable feature in Microsoft Word, but have you ever wished it could do a bit more. Maybe find several variations of a word or rearrange the order of several different dates? Learn how some advanced searching tips could save you hours.

Beta Undercover Reporter

PowerPoint has become almost ubiquitous with presentations, and the good news is that the 2007 release makes making a good slide even easier.

The latest version will help you create memorable slides for your audience, using quick styles and galleries.

Let the Undercover Reporter share with you how PowerPoint 2007 innovations will make your job easier and your presentations more professional.

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It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3... Get on top of paragraph numbering in Word 2007

Do you find yourself daydreaming when you really should be working? Can’t concentrate? Discover easy ways to help you focus on what you’re doing and be more productive.

Office Online has had a facelift. Thanks to stacks of feedback from users around the world, there's a new look, more content and extra templates to let you get even more out of the Microsoft Office system.

Quick tip: Word

Moving around quickly in Microsoft Office Word.

To move to the previous or next word, press Ctrl+Left Arrow or Ctrl+Right Arrow. To go to the beginning or end of a document press Ctrl+Home or Ctrl+End.

Get more from your PC

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Downloads

Word – Send smarter emails with this checklist

Project – Free online training to get more out of Microsoft Project

Access – download an expense report database