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How to Create a New File (Shortcut)

by Paul Blasgen on March 23rd, 2010

In PowerPoint, Word and Excel, the quickest way to create a new blank file is to use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + N.

Previous Tips:

  • In Word to quickly select a word, double-click on it.
  • In Word to quickly select a paragraph, triple-click on it.
  • To quickly access Help in most programs press the F1 funtion key
  • In most PC programs Ctrl+A means Select All
  • In Word, to clickly select an entire sentence, hover your mouse over a sentence, hold down the Ctrl key and click once.
  • In most PC programs Ctrl+Z means Undo.
  • In most PC programs Ctrl+C means Copy.
  • In most PC programs Ctrl+X is a shortcut for Cut.
  • In most PC programs Ctrl+V is a shortcut for Paste.
  • In most PC programs Ctrl+O is a shortcut to the Open dialog.

Using the Zoom box in Access: Shift + F2

by Paul Blasgen on March 15th, 2010

In Microsoft Access, if you find you need to see more of what is in a cell or property of an object, you can use the Zoom keyboard shortcut which is Shift + F2. Just click in a cell where you cannot see all the content, then press Shift + F2, which will launch the Zoom box which will let you easily read or edit the content of the cell you zoomed in on. 

Although you can often increase the width of columns in tables or items in an Object's Property Sheet, using Zoom makes content easier to read.

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Christopher Fowler

MCSA

Very thorough, good mix of lecture and lab work. Al is great! Keeps classes interesting and supplements required test material with need-to-know items from real world experience.

Jean S.

PMP Certification Training, Lombard, 2008

I was laid off for many months and not really getting many callbacks for my resume and no job offers. After I put the letters PMP on it, not only did I see an increase in quantity, but also quality of interviews. I had been spinning my wheels for 5 months, and after the PMP went on, I had 2 job offers in 6 weeks. It really was the "golden ticket"

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Dawn has been a pleasure to work with. She is diligent in her efforts to give MicroTrain’s students the best opportunities to connect and network with various companies and players in the job market. The curriculums and certification programs are in line with today’s current IT needs. It’s good to see that they evolve with what employers are most seeking out there. I would recommend to any employer that hires skilled IT workers that they look into MicroTrain’s career services department as a potential source of candidates. The business of hiring can be quite costly, and Dawn and her staff provide a free service to outside companies. This value-add for MicroTrain’s students aligns with their mission in both training and job assistance to set up a win/win scenario for all involved.

Kaycee Ekufu

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The instructor [Al Khalfan] was very knowledgeable in the field. He presented the materials and concepts with a professional touch. He also frequently adds humor to his teachings, which made it easier for me to understand. The support staff was all nice, gentle, caring, and very helpful. The materials, rooms and amenities were excellent and exceeded expected standards.

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MCSA

Microtrain presents the course material in an interesting and concise manner. Microtrain gives the student all the resources necessary to pass the certification exams. Both the Chicago and Lombard facilities were excellent, and the staff goes to any length to accommodate any student changes.

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