Using Mail Merge in Microsoft Word

The Mail Merge feature in Microsoft Word is a great way to automate variations in bulk content.  Whether you are creating personalized letters for recipients, address labels from a list, or name badges for your next event, Mail Merge is the feature to use.  Here’s how...

Why use SQL when you have Access?

Access gives you the easy to use query design grid interface for combining data from tables that share one or more related fields. It’s simple to use and generally effective. However, there are still some times when the query design grid isn’t enough to...

Build a Drop Cap in Publisher

Ever wonder how to create those awesome looking letters at the beginning of a storybook…like the “O” in “Once upon a time…”?  You can do it with a Drop Cap, and in Publisher, they are simple to do! Drop caps are stylistic...

Using AutoCreate in Outlook

You can use AutoCreate to quickly create new items from existing ones. With AutoCreate, you can drag and drop Outlook items from the view area to another folder on the Navigation Pane or Folder List. Say you’ve received an email from a colleague with details on...