July 2005 Tidbits
- Prevent hyphenated words from breaking at the end of a line (MS Word)
- Hop to your address bar without a mouse!
- Take great pictures
- Adieu
Prevent hyphenated words from breaking at the end of a line (MS Word)
MS Word automatically breaks hyphenated words (or numbers) when it needs to at the end of a line. But sometimes you might wish it didn't! To prevent Word from doing what it thinks is best, use a non-breaking hyphen instead. Here's how:
- Type the first part of the word or number (the part before the hyphen).
- Enter CONTROL + SHIFT + - to create the non-breaking hyphen.
- Type the last part of the word or number (the part after the hyphen).
Control freaks rejoice!
Hop to your address bar without a mouse!
Need to enter a new URL in the address bar of your browser? Well, leave that mouse alone and do it the quick way: ALT + D. This keyboard shortcut will highlight the current address in your browser so you can type a new URL or paste one that you've copied.
If only everything in life were this easy...
Take great pictures
Most libraries now have digital cameras for taking photos at special events. You can then share the photos with your local newspaper, load them on your web site, or email them to friends & family. Few of us know, however, what makes a good picture, how to edit our photos, or how to share them so that we don't clog our family's email inbox.
Kodak has some nice tips and tricks on the Taking Great Pictures page of their web site. They share information on printing, sharing, getting started with digital cameras, photo composition and more. Check it out and see if you learn something new!
Adieu
Farewell until next time from the library system where all the computers are fast, all the books are worth reading, and all the librarians are above average!
This issue of Tidbits was written by Beth Carpenter, Web Services Manager for the Outagamie Waupaca Library System. Please send any comments or questions about this issue to Beth.
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