Input: [VBA Statement] Static [What It Does]

Output: Declares variables at the procedure level so that the variables retain their values as long as the code is running and the project hasn't been reset.

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [VBA Statement] Stop [What It Does]

Output: Pauses the program

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [VBA Statement] Sub [What It Does]

Output: Declares the name and arguments of a Sub procedure

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [VBA Statement] Time [What It Does]

Output: Sets the system time

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [VBA Statement] Type [What It Does]

Output: Defines a custom data type

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [VBA Statement] Unload [What It Does]

Output: Removes an object from memory

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [VBA Statement] While...Wend [What It Does]

Output: Loops through a set of instructions as long as a certain condition remains true

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [VBA Statement] Width # [What It Does]

Output: Sets the output line width of a text file

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [VBA Statement] With [What It Does]

Output: Allows a shorthand way of accessing multiple properties for an object

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [VBA Statement] Write # [What It Does]

Output: Writes data to a sequential text file

Common VBA Statements for Excel VBA Programming - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Blending in [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Having a distinct personal identity

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies

The Employee Versus Personal Branding Mindset


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Seeking job security [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Seeking employability security (the ability to find work)

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Sticking to a linear, predictable career path [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Looking for the next career opportunity; being open to alternate paths

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Emphasizing company loyalty [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Focusing on loyalty to a project, to your profession, to your coworkers, and to yourself

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Striving for career success [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Aiming for work/life balance (holistic life success)

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Being a company person" (merging your identity with your company values) [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Understanding how you and your personal brand fit in with your company’s work culture

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Relying on academic degrees to open doors [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Building on lifelong learning

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Seeking a particular position or title [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Showcasing your competencies

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Depending on full-time employment [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Embracing fluid, "gig" employment — Hollywood style

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Hoping for a single job to carry you through your career [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Knowing you’ll have multiple positions in your work life

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Creating an externally driven career [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Creating a self-driven career

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Waiting for annual reviews to see how you’re succeeding [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Gauging success based on your own personal career strategy

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Playing office politics to get ahead [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Building relationships on trust and authenticity

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Holding a labeled, stagnant title [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Labeling yourself with an ever-evolving personal brand

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Fitting in to a boss/employee hierarchy [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Understanding the complex web of ever-changing reporting relationships

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Employee Mindset] Working on a project that someone else owns [The Personal Branding Mindset]

Output: Taking personal ownership of everything you do

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Artistic→Colored Pencil [Color(s)] Background [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Filter_2]

Output: Sketch→Graphic Pen

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Artistic→Neon Glow [Color(s)] Foreground + background [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Filter_2]

Output: Sketch→Halftone Pattern

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Brush Strokes→Accented Edges [Color(s)] Foreground + background [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Filter_2]

Output: Sketch→Note Paper

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Distort→Diffuse Glow [Color(s)] Background [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Filter_2]

Output: Sketch→Photocopy

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Render→Clouds [Color(s)] Foreground + background [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Filter_2]

Output: Sketch→Plaster

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Render→Fibers [Color(s)] Foreground + background [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Filter_2]

Output: Sketch→Reticulation

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Sketch→Bas Relief [Color(s)] Foreground + background [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Filter_2]

Output: Sketch→Stamp

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Sketch→Chalk & Charcoal [Color(s)] Foreground + background [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Filter_2]

Output: Sketch→Torn Edges

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Sketch→Conte Crayon [Color(s)] Foreground + background [Color(s)_3] Foreground [Filter_2]

Output: Texture→Stained Glass

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] AAC/M4P [Type] Audio [File Use]

Output: Play music with iTunes

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] AVI [Type] Video [File Use]

Output: Play video clips on any PC with Windows Media Player

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] BMP [Type] Image [File Use]

Output: Store archive images on CD or DVD with Windows Paint

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] JPEG [Type] Image [File Use]

Output: Send photos through e-mail or display them on the web

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MOV [Type] Video [File Use]

Output: Play video clips on PCs and Macs with Apple QuickTime Player

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MP3 [Type] Audio [File Use]

Output: Play music on your hard drive or MP3 player with Media Player

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MPEG [Type] Video [File Use]

Output: Play video clips on PCs, Macs, and Linux computers

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] PDF [Type] Document [File Use]

Output: Share and print high-quality electronic documents

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] PNG [Type] Image [File Use]

Output: Display images on a web page

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] RAR [Type] Archive [File Use]

Output: Archive and compress multiple files into one file

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] TIFF [Type] Image [File Use]

Output: Share files between PCs, Macs, and Linux computers

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] WAV [Type] Audio [File Use]

Output: Add sound effects within Windows 8

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] ZIP [Type] Archive [File Use]

Output: Archive and compress multiple files into one file

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Touch the screen. [Action]

Output: Touch

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Touch the screen twice in the same location. [Action]

Output: Double-tap

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Touch a spot on the screen and keep your finger down. [Action]

Output: Long press

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Touch the screen, keep your finger down, but move your finger around. [Action]

Output: Drag

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Touch a spot on the screen and drag your finger left, right, up, or down. [Action]

Output: Swipe

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Use two fingers to touch the screen and bring both fingers together as you continue to touch the screen. [Action]

Output: Pinch

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Use two fingers close together and then spread them apart, touching the screen as you spread them. [Action]

Output: Spread

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Use two fingers to twist around a central point which has the effect of rotating an object on the screen. [Action]

Output: Rotate

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [Learnable Skill of Resilience] Emotional awareness /Regulation [Applying the Skill]

Output: Identifying what you’re feeling. Controlling your emotions.

Learning Resilience through Positive Psychology - For Dummies


Input: [Learnable Skill of Resilience] Impulse control [Applying the Skill]

Output: Tolerating uncertainty. Taking time to think about decisions/actions.

Learning Resilience through Positive Psychology - For Dummies


Input: [Learnable Skill of Resilience] Optimism [Applying the Skill]

Output: Having a realistically optimistic explanatory style.

Learning Resilience through Positive Psychology - For Dummies


Input: [Learnable Skill of Resilience] Causal analysis [Applying the Skill]

Output: Looking at problems from all angles. Considering all the factors.

Learning Resilience through Positive Psychology - For Dummies


Input: [Learnable Skill of Resilience] Empathy [Applying the Skill]

Output: Recognising and understanding the emotions of others. Building social support through well-maintained relationships.

Learning Resilience through Positive Psychology - For Dummies


Input: [Learnable Skill of Resilience] Self-efficacy [Applying the Skill]

Output: Knowing your own strengths. Using those strengths to cope with adversity.

Learning Resilience through Positive Psychology - For Dummies


Input: [Learnable Skill of Resilience] Reaching out [Applying the Skill]

Output: Taking appropriate risks. Trying new things. Accepting failure.

Learning Resilience through Positive Psychology - For Dummies


Input: [eBay Slang] MIB [What It Abbreviates] Mint in Box [What It Means]

Output: The item is in the original box, in great shape, and just the way you’d expect to find it in a store.

For Seniors: How to Understand eBay Acronyms - For Dummies

A Quick List of eBay Abbreviations


Input: [eBay Slang] MOC [What It Abbreviates] Mint on Card [What It Means]

Output: The item is mounted on its original display card, in store-new condition.

For Seniors: How to Understand eBay Acronyms - For Dummies

A Quick List of eBay Abbreviations


Input: [eBay Slang] NRFB [What It Abbreviates] Never Removed from Box [What It Means]

Output: Just what it says, as in bought but never opened.

For Seniors: How to Understand eBay Acronyms - For Dummies

A Quick List of eBay Abbreviations


Input: [eBay Slang] COA [What It Abbreviates] Certificate of Authenticity [What It Means]

Output: Documentation that vouches for the genuineness of an item, such as an autograph or painting.

For Seniors: How to Understand eBay Acronyms - For Dummies

A Quick List of eBay Abbreviations


Input: [eBay Slang] MINT [What It Abbreviates] Mint [What It Means]

Output: A never-used item or collectible in perfect condition

For Seniors: How to Understand eBay Acronyms - For Dummies

A Quick List of eBay Abbreviations


Input: [eBay Slang] OOAK [What It Abbreviates] One of a Kind [What It Means]

Output: You are looking at the only one in existence!

For Seniors: How to Understand eBay Acronyms - For Dummies

A Quick List of eBay Abbreviations


Input: [eBay Slang] NR [What It Abbreviates] No Reserve Price [What It Means]

Output: A reserve price is the price set by a seller when he or she begins an auction. If bids don’t meet the reserve, the seller doesn’t have to sell the item.

For Seniors: How to Understand eBay Acronyms - For Dummies

A Quick List of eBay Abbreviations


Input: [eBay Slang] HTF, OOP [What It Abbreviates] Hard to Find, Out of Print [What It Means]

Output: Out of print, only a few ever made. (HTF means scarce; it doesn’t mean you spent a week looking for it in the attic.)

For Seniors: How to Understand eBay Acronyms - For Dummies

A Quick List of eBay Abbreviations


Input: [Press This Key] + [What Happens]

Output: Adds one day to the date shown.

Quicken 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] – [What Happens]

Output: Subtracts one day from the date shown.

Quicken 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] t [What Happens]

Output: Changes the date to today’s date. You can remember this because t is the first letter in today.

Quicken 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] y [What Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the first date in the year. Note that y is the first letter in year.

Quicken 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] r [What Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the last date in the year. Note that r is the last letter in year.

Quicken 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] m [What Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the first date in the month. Just to salve my compulsive personality, allow me to point out that m is the first letter in month.

Quicken 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] h [What Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the last date in the month. Okay, last time I’ll provide a memory tool — note that h is the last letter in month.

Quicken 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Legislation] Taxes [Effect on Investing]

Output: Will a new tax affect a particular stock (industry, sector, or economy)? Generally, more or higher taxes ultimately have a negative impact on stock investing. Income taxes and capital gains taxes are good examples.

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Legislation] Laws [Effect on Investing]

Output: Will Congress (or, in some instances, state legislatures) pass a law that will have a negative impact on a stock, the industry, the sector, or the economy? Price controls — laws that set the price of a product, service, or commodity — are examples of negative laws.

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Legislation] Regulations [Effect on Investing]

Output: Will a new (or existing) regulation have a negative (or positive) effect on the stock of your choice? Generally, more or tougher regulations have a negative impact on stocks.

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Legislation] Government spending and debt [Effect on Investing]

Output: If government agencies spend too much or misallocate resources, they may create greater burdens on society, which in turn will be bearish for the economy and the stock market.

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Legislation] Money supply [Effect on Investing]

Output: The U.S. money supply — the dollars you use — is controlled by the Federal Reserve. It’s basically a governmental agency that serves as America’s central bank. How can it affect stocks? Increasing or decreasing the money supply results in either an inflationary or a deflationary environment, which can help or hurt the economy, specific sectors and industries, and your stock picks.

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Legislation] Interest rates [Effect on Investing]

Output: The Federal Reserve has crucial influence here. It can raise or lower key interest rates that in turn can have an effect on the entire economy and the stock market. When interest rates go up, it makes credit more expensive for companies. When interest rates go down, companies can get cheaper credit, which can be better for profits.

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Legislation] Government bailouts [Effect on Investing]

Output: A bailout is when the government intervenes directly in the marketplace and uses either tax money or borrowed money to bail out a troubled enterprise. This is generally a negative because funds are diverted by force from the healthier private economy to an ailing enterprise.

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Category] Credential Manager [Tasks]

Output: Manage Windows-, generic-, and certificate-based credentials.

Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Category] HomeGroup [Tasks]

Output: Choose homegroup and sharing options, view or print the homegroup password, change the homegroup password, and leave the homegroup.

Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Category] Internet Options [Tasks]

Output: Change your home page, manage browser add-ons, delete browsing history and cookies, change security and privacy settings, and turn the pop-up blocker on or off.

Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Category] Network and Sharing Center [Tasks]

Output: View network status and tasks, connect to a network, change adapter settings, view network computers and devices, add a wireless device to the network, and troubleshoot problems.

Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Category] Parental Controls [Tasks]

Output: Set up parental controls.

Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Category] User Accounts [Tasks]

Output: Change your account picture, add or remove user accounts, change your Windows password, change your account type, manage other accounts, and change User Account Control settings.

Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Category] Windows CardSpace [Tasks]

Output: Manage information cards that you use to log on to online services.

Home Networking Do-It-Yourself For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Show [Explanation and Expectation] Your horse must finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd; modest payoffs $6 per horse [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Very good

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Place [Explanation and Expectation] Your horse must finish 1st or 2nd; payoffs better than to show $5 per horse [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Good

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Win [Explanation and Expectation] Your horse must finish 1st; payoff determined by the win odds $4 per horse [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Average

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Quinella [Explanation and Expectation] Your horses must finish 1st and 2nd in either order; a normal play is to box three horses $2 quinella box using three horses costs $6 [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Average

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Exacta [Explanation and Expectation] Your horses must finish 1st and 2nd in exact order; riskier bet that can pay a little or a lot, depending on the horses’ odds $1 exacta box using three horses costs $6; $1 exacta box keying one horse with three horses costs $6 [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Hard

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Trifecta [Explanation and Expectation] Your horses must finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in exact order; can be expensive to play if you use a lot of horses $1 trifecta keying one horse to win over three horses costs $6; $1 trifecta keying two horses to win over four horses costs $12 [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Very hard

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Superfecta [Explanation and Expectation] Your horses must finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th; hard to bet unless you have a sizeable bankroll; big payoff possible $1 superfecta keying one horse to win over four horses costs $24 [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Extremely hard

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Daily Double [Explanation and Expectation] Your horses must win the two consecutive races; chance for a nice payoff with mid-priced horses $2 daily double using two horses in each race costs $8; $2 daily double keying one horse to three horses costs $6 [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Hard

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Pick 3 [Explanation and Expectation] Your horses must win three consecutive races; it’s a daily double plus another race; $1 unit makes it affordable $1 pick 3 using two horses in each race costs $8; $1 pick 3 keying one horse with three horses in two other races costs $9 [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Very hard

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Pick 4 [Explanation and Expectation] Your horses must win four consecutive races; chance for a big score for a modest amount $1 pick 4 using two horses in each race costs $16 [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Extremely hard

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Pick 6 [Explanation and Expectation] Your horses must win six consecutive races; very expensive to play; huge payoffs possible; a home run bet $2 pick 6 using three singles with two horses each in the other three races costs $16 [Your Chances of Winning]

Output: Thinking man’s lottery

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] + [This Happens]

Output: Adds one day to the date shown

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] T [This Happens]

Output: Replaces the date shown with today’s date

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] – [This Happens]

Output: Subtracts one day from the date already shown

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] Y [This Happens]

Output: Changes the date to January 1 of the current year

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] R [This Happens]

Output: Changes the date to December 31 of the current year

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] M [This Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the first day in the month—for example, March 1 if the current month is March

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This Key] H [This Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the last day in the month—for example, March 31, if the current is March

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Oval and Rectangle tools [Windows Shortcut] Shift-drag [Mac Shortcut] Shift-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Constrain shape to a circle or square

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Oval and Rectangle tools [Windows Shortcut] Alt-drag [Mac Shortcut] Option-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Draw from the center

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Oval and Rectangle tools [Windows Shortcut] Alt-Shift-drag [Mac Shortcut] Option-Shift-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Constrain shape to a circle or square and draw from the center

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Line tool [Windows Shortcut] Shift-drag [Mac Shortcut] Shift-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Constrain lines to 45° increments

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Line tool [Windows Shortcut] Alt-drag [Mac Shortcut] Option-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Draw from the center

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Line tool [Windows Shortcut] Alt-Shift-drag [Mac Shortcut] Option-Shift-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Constrain lines to 45° increments and drawn from the center

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Brush and Pencil tools [Windows Shortcut] Shift-drag [Mac Shortcut] Shift-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Constrain strokes to vertical or horizontal

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Pen [Windows Shortcut] Click to add a straight point; click and drag to add a curve point [Mac Shortcut] Click to add a straight point; click and drag to add a curve point [Modifier Action]

Output: Add points

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Selection tool [Windows Shortcut] Shift-drag [Mac Shortcut] Shift-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Use the Selection tool to move and rotate shapes while constraining direction

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Selection tool [Windows Shortcut] Select the object(s) and click an arrow key [Mac Shortcut] Select the object(s) and click an arrow key [Modifier Action]

Output: Move a selected element by one pixel

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Selection tool [Windows Shortcut] Select the object(s) and then press an arrow key while holding down the Shift key [Mac Shortcut] Select the object(s) and then press an arrow key while holding down the Shift key [Modifier Action]

Output: Move a selection by eight pixels

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Selection tool [Windows Shortcut] Select the object and then Ctrl-drag [Mac Shortcut] Select the object and then Option-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Use the Selection tool to create a copy of an object

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Subselection tool [Windows Shortcut] Alt-drag [Mac Shortcut] Option-drag [Modifier Action]

Output: Convert a corner point to a curve point

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Zoom tool [Windows Shortcut] Select the tool and then press Alt to zoom out; release the Alt key to change modes [Mac Shortcut] Select the tool and then press Option to zoom out; release the Option key to change modes [Modifier Action]

Output: Switch between Zoom In and Zoom Out modes

Flash Tool Modifier Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [iPhone-Related Website] www.apple.com [Description]

Output: Official iPhone information direct from Apple

Useful Websites for iPhone 5 Owners - For Dummies


Input: [iPhone-Related Website] http://buyersguide.macrumors.com [Description]

Output: Alerts you to the best time to buy an iPhone based on the age of current models and the latest rumors

Useful Websites for iPhone 5 Owners - For Dummies


Input: [iPhone-Related Website] www.appleinsider.com [Description]

Output: Provides the latest news and rumors about Apple products

Useful Websites for iPhone 5 Owners - For Dummies


Input: [iPhone-Related Website] http://iphoneapplicationlist.com/apps/ [Description]

Output: Lists apps and reviews along with videos to see how the app works

Useful Websites for iPhone 5 Owners - For Dummies


Input: [iPhone-Related Website] www.macworld.com/channels/ios.html [Description]

Output: News, reviews, and tips for iPhone, apps, and other Apple products

Useful Websites for iPhone 5 Owners - For Dummies


Input: [iPhone-Related Website] www.cnet.com [Description]

Output: Offers product reviews, Apple news, and a section for downloading applications

Useful Websites for iPhone 5 Owners - For Dummies


Input: [iPhone-Related Website] www.techradar.com [Description]

Output: Product reviews, rumors, and news

Useful Websites for iPhone 5 Owners - For Dummies


Input: [iPhone-Related Website] www.gottabemobile.com [Description]

Output: News, trends, and reviews about mobile devices

Useful Websites for iPhone 5 Owners - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+A [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Chart of Accounts window

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+C [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Copies your selection to the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+D [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Deletes check, invoice, transaction, or item from the list

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+E [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Edits transaction selected in the register

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+F [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Find window

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+G [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Goes to the other side of a transfer transaction

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+I [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Create Invoice window

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+J [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Customer:Job List window

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+M [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Memorizes a transaction

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+N [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Creates a new where is whatever is active at the time

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+P [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Almost always prints the currently active register, list, or form

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Q [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Creates and displays a QuickReport on the selected transaction

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+R [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Register window

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Crtl+T [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the memorized transaction list

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+V [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Pastes the contents of the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+W [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Displays the Write Checks window

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+X [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Moves your selection to the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Z [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Undoes your last action — usually

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Insert [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Inserts a line into a list of items or expenses

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press This PC Shortcut] Ctrl+Delete [QuickBooks Does This]

Output: Deletes the selected line from a list of items or expenses

QuickBooks 2014 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Click [Purpose] Moves the cursor, highlights an object, pulls down a menu, or chooses a menu command [Mouse Button Used]

Output: Left mouse button

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Double-click [Purpose] Highlights a word or edits an embedded object [Mouse Button Used]

Output: Left mouse button

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Triple-click [Purpose] Highlights a paragraph [Mouse Button Used]

Output: Left mouse button

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Drag [Purpose] Moves an object, resizes an object, highlights text, or highlights multiple objects [Mouse Button Used]

Output: Left mouse button

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Click [Purpose] Automatically scrolls a document when you move the mouse up or down [Mouse Button Used]

Output: Wheel mouse button

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Roll [Purpose] Scrolls a document up or down [Mouse Button Used]

Output: Wheel mouse button

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Right-click [Purpose] Displays a shortcut pop-up menu [Mouse Button Used]

Output: Right mouse button

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Esc [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Closes the active window

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Insert [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Inserts a line into a list of items or expenses

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Delete [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Deletes the selected line from a list of items or expenses

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+A [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Shows the Chart of Accounts window

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+C [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Copies your selection to the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+D [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Deletes a transaction or entry in a list

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+E [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Edits the selected transaction in a register or entry in a list

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+F [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Shows the Find window

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+G [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Goes to the register of the Transfer To account in a transfer transaction

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+I [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Shows the Create Invoice window

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+J [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Shows the Customer:Job List window

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+L [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Opens the list for current drop-down menu

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+M [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Memorises a transaction

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+N [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Creates a new where is whatever is active at the time

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+P [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Almost always prints the currently active register, list, or form

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Q [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Creates and displays a QuickReport on the selected transaction

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+R [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Shows the Register window

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Crtl+T [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Shows the memorised transaction list

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+U [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Use List Item

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+V [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Pastes the contents of the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+W [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Shows the Write Cheques window

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+X [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Moves your selection to the Clipboard

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Y [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Open Transaction Journal

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+Z [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Undoes your last action — usually

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [PC Keyboard Shortcut] Ctrl+1 [Result in QuickBooks]

Output: Displays product information, including statistical information about your QuickBooks company

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Alt + left Shift [Action]

Output: Turn on Num lock

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Alt + right Shift [Action]

Output: Turn on Cap lock

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Shift [Action]

Output: Turn off Num or Cap lock

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] T [Action]

Output: Go to top of a page or list

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] B [Action]

Output: Go to bottom of a page or list

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Space twice [Action]

Output: Insert period

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Letter and keep it held down [Action]

Output: Capitalize letter

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Space [Action]

Output: Insert @ or period for e-mail address

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Press and hold letter while you scroll trackball/trackpad left or right [Action]

Output: Type accented or special character

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Alt + Enter [Action]

Output: Switch between input language

BlackBerry Curve: Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Mouse Button Used] Left mouse button [Action] Click [Purpose]

Output: Moves the cursor, highlights an object, pulls down a menu, or chooses a menu command

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Mouse Button Used] Left mouse button [Action] Double-click [Purpose]

Output: Highlights a word or edits an embedded object

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Mouse Button Used] Left mouse button [Action] Triple-click [Purpose]

Output: Highlights a paragraph

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Mouse Button Used] Left mouse button [Action] Drag [Purpose]

Output: Moves an object, resizes an object, highlights text, or highlights multiple objects

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Mouse Button Used] Wheel mouse button [Action] Click [Purpose]

Output: Automatically scrolls a document when you move the mouse up or down

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Mouse Button Used] Wheel mouse button [Action] Roll [Purpose]

Output: Scrolls a document up or down

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Mouse Button Used] Right mouse button [Action] Right-click [Purpose]

Output: Displays a shortcut pop-up menu

Microsoft Office 2007 Mouse Button Functions - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Artistic→Colored Pencil [Filter_2] Sketch→Graphic Pen [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Color(s)]

Output: Background

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Artistic→Neon Glow [Filter_2] Sketch→Halftone Pattern [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Color(s)]

Output: Foreground + background

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Brush Strokes→Accented Edges [Filter_2] Sketch→Note Paper [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Color(s)]

Output: Foreground + background

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Distort→Diffuse Glow [Filter_2] Sketch→Photocopy [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Color(s)]

Output: Background

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Render→Clouds [Filter_2] Sketch→Plaster [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Color(s)]

Output: Foreground + background

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Render→Fibers [Filter_2] Sketch→Reticulation [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Color(s)]

Output: Foreground + background

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Sketch→Bas Relief [Filter_2] Sketch→Stamp [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Color(s)]

Output: Foreground + background

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Sketch→Chalk & Charcoal [Filter_2] Sketch→Torn Edges [Color(s)_3] Foreground + background [Color(s)]

Output: Foreground + background

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Filter] Sketch→Conte Crayon [Filter_2] Texture→Stained Glass [Color(s)_3] Foreground [Color(s)]

Output: Foreground + background

Photoshop CC For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Application Configuration File [Description]

Output: Stores application settings for a Windows application

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Class [Description]

Output: Empty class-definition file

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Class Diagram [Description]

Output: Model of new or existing classes

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Crystal Report [Description]

Output: Report using Crystal Reports

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] DataSet [Description]

Output: Stores data using DataSet Designer

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] HTML Page [Description]

Output: Web page using HTML

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Icon File [Description]

Output: A Windows icon file

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Report [Description]

Output: Report using SQL Server Reporting Services

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Settings File [Description]

Output: XML configuration file

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Site Map [Description]

Output: Describes flow of Web pages in a Web application

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] SQL Database [Description]

Output: Empty database for storing local data

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Style Sheet [Description]

Output: Cascading Style Sheet

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] User Control (WPF) [Description]

Output: Windows Presentation Foundation user control

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] User Control [Description]

Output: Reusable custom control

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Web Configuration File [Description]

Output: Stores application settings for a Web application

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Web Form [Description]

Output: User interface for Web applications

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Web Service [Description]

Output: Code file for a Web service

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Windows Form [Description]

Output: User interface for a Windows application

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] Windows Script Host [Description]

Output: A file containing script run as a Windows program

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] XML File [Description]

Output: Empty XML document

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] XML Schema [Description]

Output: Describes contents of an XML document

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Item Template] XSLT File [Description]

Output: Contains a stylesheet used to transform XML documents

Common Visual Studio 2010 Item Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Show [Your Chances of Winning] Very good $6 per horse [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horse must finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd; modest payoffs

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Place [Your Chances of Winning] Good $5 per horse [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horse must finish 1st or 2nd; payoffs better than to show

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Win [Your Chances of Winning] Average $4 per horse [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horse must finish 1st; payoff determined by the win odds

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Quinella [Your Chances of Winning] Average $2 quinella box using three horses costs $6 [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horses must finish 1st and 2nd in either order; a normal play is to box three horses

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Exacta [Your Chances of Winning] Hard $1 exacta box using three horses costs $6; $1 exacta box keying one horse with three horses costs $6 [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horses must finish 1st and 2nd in exact order; riskier bet that can pay a little or a lot, depending on the horses’ odds

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Trifecta [Your Chances of Winning] Very hard $1 trifecta keying one horse to win over three horses costs $6; $1 trifecta keying two horses to win over four horses costs $12 [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horses must finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in exact order; can be expensive to play if you use a lot of horses

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Superfecta [Your Chances of Winning] Extremely hard $1 superfecta keying one horse to win over four horses costs $24 [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horses must finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th; hard to bet unless you have a sizeable bankroll; big payoff possible

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Daily Double [Your Chances of Winning] Hard $2 daily double using two horses in each race costs $8; $2 daily double keying one horse to three horses costs $6 [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horses must win the two consecutive races; chance for a nice payoff with mid-priced horses

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Pick 3 [Your Chances of Winning] Very hard $1 pick 3 using two horses in each race costs $8; $1 pick 3 keying one horse with three horses in two other races costs $9 [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horses must win three consecutive races; it’s a daily double plus another race; $1 unit makes it affordable

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Pick 4 [Your Chances of Winning] Extremely hard $1 pick 4 using two horses in each race costs $16 [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horses must win four consecutive races; chance for a big score for a modest amount

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Bet Type] Pick 6 [Your Chances of Winning] Thinking man’s lottery $2 pick 6 using three singles with two horses each in the other three races costs $16 [Explanation and Expectation]

Output: Your horses must win six consecutive races; very expensive to play; huge payoffs possible; a home run bet

Types of Horse Racing Wagers (and Your Chances of Winning) - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Touch [How to Do It]

Output: Touch the screen.

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Double-tap [How to Do It]

Output: Touch the screen twice in the same location.

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Long press [How to Do It]

Output: Touch a spot on the screen and keep your finger down.

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Drag [How to Do It]

Output: Touch the screen, keep your finger down, but move your finger around.

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Swipe [How to Do It]

Output: Touch a spot on the screen and drag your finger left, right, up, or down.

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Pinch [How to Do It]

Output: Use two fingers to touch the screen and bring both fingers together as you continue to touch the screen.

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Spread [How to Do It]

Output: Use two fingers close together and then spread them apart, touching the screen as you spread them.

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Rotate [How to Do It]

Output: Use two fingers to twist around a central point which has the effect of rotating an object on the screen.

Touchscreen Operations on the Droid 4 - For Dummies


Input: [Chicken Predator] Domestic dogs [Solution]

Output: Build a fence around the perimeter of your chicken coop and pen.

Keep Your Chickens Safe from Predators - For Dummies

Common Chicken Predators and Solutions for Avoiding Attacks


Input: [Chicken Predator] Raccoons [Solution]

Output: Use clip latches with spring-loaded locking mechanisms on chicken doors or place padlocks on chicken doors. Place quarter-inch wire hardware cloth over chicken coop windows; secure windows even more by installing iron bars. Construct a fence around all sides of your outside pen. Make the fence of half-inch wire hardware cloth on a wood or metal frame.

Keep Your Chickens Safe from Predators - For Dummies


Input: [Chicken Predator] Coyotes [Solution]

Output: Use a coyote roller bar secured to a perimeter fence. Create a well-secured chicken coop and an outside pen that is protected on all sides.

Keep Your Chickens Safe from Predators - For Dummies


Input: [Chicken Predator] Foxes [Solution]

Output: Lock up chickens safely at night. Construct a fence of half-inch wire hardware cloth around the perimeter of your pen. Bury the fence one foot deep and one foot outward so that the underground part of the fence is L-shaped. Refrain from keeping free-ranging chickens if you suspect you have a fox living nearby.

Keep Your Chickens Safe from Predators - For Dummies


Input: [Chicken Predator] Birds of prey [Solution]

Output: Avoid keeping pure-white chicken breeds. Provide a layered garden structure to limit visibility. Add screen tops to a secure outside pen.

Keep Your Chickens Safe from Predators - For Dummies


Input: [Chicken Predator] Minks and weasels [Solution]

Output: Make sure your chicken coop and secure outside pen do not have holes or gaps that minks and weasels can squeeze through. Trap and relocate them to a wildlife habitat. Hire a professional to trap them, or call the state wildlife agency for help.

Keep Your Chickens Safe from Predators - For Dummies


Input: [Chicken Predator] Snakes [Solution]

Output: Close up holes in and around the chicken coop area.

Keep Your Chickens Safe from Predators - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] AAC/M4P [File Use] Play music with iTunes [Type]

Output: Audio

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] AVI [File Use] Play video clips on any PC with Windows Media Player [Type]

Output: Video

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] BMP [File Use] Store archive images on CD or DVD with Windows Paint [Type]

Output: Image

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] JPEG [File Use] Send photos through e-mail or display them on the web [Type]

Output: Image

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MOV [File Use] Play video clips on PCs and Macs with Apple QuickTime Player [Type]

Output: Video

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MP3 [File Use] Play music on your hard drive or MP3 player with Media Player [Type]

Output: Audio

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MPEG [File Use] Play video clips on PCs, Macs, and Linux computers [Type]

Output: Video

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] PDF [File Use] Share and print high-quality electronic documents [Type]

Output: Document

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] PNG [File Use] Display images on a web page [Type]

Output: Image

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] RAR [File Use] Archive and compress multiple files into one file [Type]

Output: Archive

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] TIFF [File Use] Share files between PCs, Macs, and Linux computers [Type]

Output: Image

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] WAV [File Use] Add sound effects within Windows 8 [Type]

Output: Audio

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] ZIP [File Use] Archive and compress multiple files into one file [Type]

Output: Archive

Guide to Common File Formats - For Dummies


Input: [Superpartner] Higgsino [Standard Particle]

Output: Higgs boson

Superpartners in String Theory - For Dummies

Some Superpartner Names


Input: [Superpartner] Sneutrino [Standard Particle]

Output: Neutrino

Superpartners in String Theory - For Dummies

Some Superpartner Names


Input: [Superpartner] Slepton [Standard Particle]

Output: Lepton

Superpartners in String Theory - For Dummies

Some Superpartner Names


Input: [Superpartner] Zino [Standard Particle]

Output: Z boson

Superpartners in String Theory - For Dummies

Some Superpartner Names


Input: [Superpartner] Wino [Standard Particle]

Output: W boson

Superpartners in String Theory - For Dummies

Some Superpartner Names


Input: [Superpartner] Gluino [Standard Particle]

Output: Gluon

Superpartners in String Theory - For Dummies

Some Superpartner Names


Input: [Superpartner] Smuon [Standard Particle]

Output: Muon

Superpartners in String Theory - For Dummies

Some Superpartner Names


Input: [Superpartner] Stop squark [Standard Particle]

Output: Top quark

Superpartners in String Theory - For Dummies

Some Superpartner Names


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Having a distinct personal identity [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Blending in

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Seeking employability security (the ability to find work) [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Seeking job security

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Looking for the next career opportunity; being open to alternate paths [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Sticking to a linear, predictable career path

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Focusing on loyalty to a project, to your profession, to your coworkers, and to yourself [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Emphasizing company loyalty

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Aiming for work/life balance (holistic life success) [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Striving for career success

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Understanding how you and your personal brand fit in with your company’s work culture [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Being a company person" (merging your identity with your company values)

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Building on lifelong learning [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Relying on academic degrees to open doors

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Showcasing your competencies [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Seeking a particular position or title

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Embracing fluid, "gig" employment — Hollywood style [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Depending on full-time employment

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Knowing you’ll have multiple positions in your work life [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Hoping for a single job to carry you through your career

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Creating a self-driven career [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Creating an externally driven career

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Gauging success based on your own personal career strategy [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Waiting for annual reviews to see how you’re succeeding

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Building relationships on trust and authenticity [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Playing office politics to get ahead

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Labeling yourself with an ever-evolving personal brand [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Holding a labeled, stagnant title

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Understanding the complex web of ever-changing reporting relationships [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Fitting in to a boss/employee hierarchy

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [The Personal Branding Mindset] Taking personal ownership of everything you do [The Employee Mindset]

Output: Working on a project that someone else owns

Employee vs. Personal Branding Mindset on the Job - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Investing] Will a new tax affect a particular stock (industry, sector, or economy)? Generally, more or higher taxes ultimately have a negative impact on stock investing. Income taxes and capital gains taxes are good examples. [Possible Legislation]

Output: Taxes

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Investing] Will Congress (or, in some instances, state legislatures) pass a law that will have a negative impact on a stock, the industry, the sector, or the economy? Price controls — laws that set the price of a product, service, or commodity — are examples of negative laws. [Possible Legislation]

Output: Laws

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Investing] Will a new (or existing) regulation have a negative (or positive) effect on the stock of your choice? Generally, more or tougher regulations have a negative impact on stocks. [Possible Legislation]

Output: Regulations

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Investing] If government agencies spend too much or misallocate resources, they may create greater burdens on society, which in turn will be bearish for the economy and the stock market. [Possible Legislation]

Output: Government spending and debt

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Investing] The U.S. money supply — the dollars you use — is controlled by the Federal Reserve. It’s basically a governmental agency that serves as America’s central bank. How can it affect stocks? Increasing or decreasing the money supply results in either an inflationary or a deflationary environment, which can help or hurt the economy, specific sectors and industries, and your stock picks. [Possible Legislation]

Output: Money supply

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Investing] The Federal Reserve has crucial influence here. It can raise or lower key interest rates that in turn can have an effect on the entire economy and the stock market. When interest rates go up, it makes credit more expensive for companies. When interest rates go down, companies can get cheaper credit, which can be better for profits. [Possible Legislation]

Output: Interest rates

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Investing] A bailout is when the government intervenes directly in the marketplace and uses either tax money or borrowed money to bail out a troubled enterprise. This is generally a negative because funds are diverted by force from the healthier private economy to an ailing enterprise. [Possible Legislation]

Output: Government bailouts

How to Identify the Effects of Politics on Stock Investments - For Dummies


Input: [Key] + [Result]

Output: Adds one day to the date shown

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] T [Result]

Output: Replaces the date shown with today’s date

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] – [Result]

Output: Subtracts one day from the date shown

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] ] [Result]

Output: Moves the date shown one week forward

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] [ [Result]

Output: Moves the date shown one week back

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] ‘ [Result]

Output: Moves the date shown one month forward

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] ; [Result]

Output: Moves the date shown one month back

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] Y [Result]

Output: Changes the date to the first day in the year

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] R [Result]

Output: Changes the date to the last day in the year

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] M [Result]

Output: Changes the date to the first day in the month

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Key] H [Result]

Output: Changes the date to the last day in the month

QuickBooks 2012 For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Phone [Command]

Output: Call Mom

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] App Launching [Command]

Output: Launch Notes

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Messages [Command]

Output: Tell Tom to meet me at the library

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Calendar [Command]

Output: Schedule a meeting for tomorrow at 9 am

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Maps [Command]

Output: How do I get home from here?

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Sports [Command]

Output: Who won the World Series in 1932?

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Twitter [Command]

Output: Tweet my location

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Facebook [Command]

Output: Post the picture I just took to Facebook

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Web [Command]

Output: Find a good Italian restaurant in my area

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Music [Command]

Output: Play "As Time Goes By"

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Reminders [Command]

Output: Remind me to pick up milk when I leave the office

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Weather [Command]

Output: Will it be sunny today?

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Mail [Command]

Output: Email John about the meeting next Wednesday

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Stocks [Command]

Output: What is the price of gold?

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Clock [Command]

Output: Wake me up tomorrow at 6 a.m.

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Contacts [Command]

Output: What is my sister's phone number?

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Notes [Command]

Output: Note a new idea for a recipe

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Find My Friends [Command]

Output: Where can I find Alicia?

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] WolframAlpha or Wikipedia [Command]

Output: Define solipsistic.

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [App/Source] Shazam music identification service [Command]

Output: What song is playing?

For Seniors: Useful Siri Commands for Your iPhone - For Dummies


Input: [Day of Week] Sunday [Second Activity (optional)] Send end-of-sale notices [First Activity]

Output: Get 7-day sales online

Starting an Online Business For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Day of Week] Monday [Second Activity (optional)] E-mails [First Activity]

Output: Packing

Starting an Online Business For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Day of Week] Tuesday [Second Activity (optional)] E-mails [First Activity]

Output: Shipping

Starting an Online Business For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Day of Week] Wednesday [Second Activity (optional)] Take photos [First Activity]

Output: Plan garage sales

Starting an Online Business For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Day of Week] Thursday [Second Activity (optional)] Prepare descriptions [First Activity]

Output: Go to garage sales

Starting an Online Business For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Day of Week] Friday [Second Activity (optional)] Prepare descriptions [First Activity]

Output: More sales

Starting an Online Business For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Day of Week] Saturday [Second Activity (optional)] Get some sales online [First Activity]

Output: Respond to buyer inquiries

Starting an Online Business For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] CSS Tutorial [Description]

Output: This W3Schools site provides a complete tutorial and references on how to use all CSS elements.

CSS References and Resources - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Cascading Style Sheets Home Page [Description]

Output: W3C's CSS home page with links to gobs of information on CSS and how to use it.

CSS References and Resources - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Cascading Style Sheets [Description]

Output: The Web Design Group to portal information on using CSS.

CSS References and Resources - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Dynamic Drive CSS Library [Description]

Output: A collection of CSS examples for creating menus, gradients and several other objects.

CSS References and Resources - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Learn to work with CSS [Description]

Output: Adobe's guide to using CSS with Dreamweaver.

CSS References and Resources - For Dummies


Input: [Name] CSS Reference [Description]

Output: A complete reference of CSS elements and how to use them.

CSS References and Resources - For Dummies


Input: [Name] CSS Examples [Description]

Output: This W3Schools site offers multiple examples of creating objects with CSS.

CSS References and Resources - For Dummies


Input: [Name] CSS Cheat Sheet (V2) [Description]

Output: A quick reference guide for CSS, listing selector syntax, properties, units, and other useful bits of information.

CSS References and Resources - For Dummies


Input: Code [1] Description [2] Definition [3]

Output: What It Means (If It’s on a Competitor’s Page)

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 200 [1] OK [2] The Web page appears as expected. [3]

Output: The server and Web page have the welcome mat out for the search engine spiders (and users too). This is not-so-good news for you, but it isn’t surprising either because this site ranks well.

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 301 [1] Moved Permanently [2] The Web page has been redirected permanently to another Web page URL. [3]

Output: When a search engine spider sees this status code, it simply moves to the appropriate other page.

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 302 [1] Found (Moved Temporarily) [2] The Web page has been moved temporarily to a different URL. [3]

Output: This status should raise a red flag. Although there are supposedly legitimate uses for a 302 Redirect code, they can cause serious problems with search engines and could even indicate something malicious is going on. Spammers frequently use 302 Redirects.

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 400 [1] Bad Request [2] The server could not understand the request because of bad syntax. [3]

Output: This could be caused by a typo in the URL. Whatever the cause, it means the search engine spider is blocked from reaching the content pages.

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 401 [1] Unauthorized [2] The request requires user authentication. [3]

Output: The server requires a login in order to enter the page requested.

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 403 [1] Forbidden [2] The server understood the request, but refuses to fulfill it. [3]

Output: Indicates a technical problem that would cause a roadblock for a search engine spider. (This is all the better for you, although it may only be temporary).

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 404 [1] Not Found [2] The Web page is not available. [3]

Output: You’ve seen this error code; it’s the Page Can Not Be Displayed page that displays when a Web site is down or nonexistent. Chances are that the Web page is down for maintenance or having some sort of problem.

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 500 and higher [1] Miscellaneous Server Errors [2] — [3]

Output: The 500–505 status codes indicate that something’s wrong with the server.

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: [0] Delivery Options [Text Messages (SMS or MMS)] Mass delivery to private inboxes and one-to-one personalization are possible. [Social Media] Mass delivery is public. Personalized delivery to private inboxes is manual. Mass delivery is public. Personalization is a challenge because opt-in is often anonymous. [Mobile E-Mail]

Output: Mass delivery to private inboxes and one-to-one personalization are possible.

Comparing Mobile E-Mail Marketing Methods - For Dummies

E-Mail Compared with Other Forms of Mobile Communication


Input: [0] Delivery Rates (% of Messages Delivered Correctly) [Text Messages (SMS or MMS)] Assume 100% delivery. Carriers control opt-in and delivery gateways, so filtering is low. People don’t change mobile phone numbers as often as e-mail addresses. [Social Media] Mass messages are posted rather than delivered, and anyone can view them. People can easily un-follow and ignore posts. Mass messages are posted rather than delivered, and anyone with an RSS reader can view them. People can easily unsubscribe and ignore posts. [Mobile E-Mail]

Output: E-mail delivered by a good e-mail marketing provider can exceed 97%. Filters and changes to e-mail addresses can degrade deliverability.

Comparing Mobile E-Mail Marketing Methods - For Dummies


Input: [0] Audience [Text Messages (SMS or MMS)] Usage is increasing rapidly for users older than 30, and text messaging is a standard for most people younger than 25. More than 95% of phones on the market can send and receive text messages. [Social Media] Once popular only with young audiences, social media usage is now widespread. Few people, however, consider social media to be their primary form of communication. Fewer than 15% of consumers realize they use RSS*, but the technology is used to enable many familiar blogging functions like feeding a blog post to other Web sites or posting someone else’s content to your own blog or social media page. [Mobile E-Mail]

Output: Almost everyone uses e-mail, and people can easily make the transition from reading e-mail on a computer to reading e-mail on a mobile phone.

Comparing Mobile E-Mail Marketing Methods - For Dummies


Input: [0] Building a List [Text Messages (SMS or MMS)] Obtaining mobile phone numbers and permission is required. Confirmed opt-in is required by all the carriers. [Social Media] Obtaining personal contact information is not required. Permission is inherent in the decision to follow your messages. Obtaining personal contact information is not required. Permission is inherent in the decision to follow your messages. [Mobile E-Mail]

Output: Obtaining e-mail addresses and permission is required. Confirmed opt-in is not required, but it’s still a good idea.

Comparing Mobile E-Mail Marketing Methods - For Dummies


Input: [0] Formatting [Text Messages (SMS or MMS)] Text limited to 160 characters and graphic design limited to images. Links are subject to character limits. [Social Media] Text limited on some sites, such as Twitter. Limited graphic design. Links to files and downloads are limited. Text and graphic design are limited unless the reader clicks through to the source of the feed. Links to files and downloads are limited or not included. [Mobile E-Mail]

Output: Nearly unlimited text and graphic designs are possible. A variety of links and images can be included.

Comparing Mobile E-Mail Marketing Methods - For Dummies


Input: [0] Cost [Text Messages (SMS or MMS)] Service provider required. Per-message plans start at around $0.10 per message and go lower based on volume. [Social Media] Going direct to each social media site is free. The service provider is required to manage multiple sites and audiences. Costs are minimal. Service provider or programming skills are required. Most services are free or very low cost. [Mobile E-Mail]

Output: E-mail service provider recommended. Flat-rate and per-message plans are available at fractions of pennies per message.

Comparing Mobile E-Mail Marketing Methods - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Tap once. [Action]

Output: Touch

Droid X2 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Tap twice in the same location. [Action]

Output: Double-tap

Droid X2 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch a spot while keeping your finger pressed down. [Action]

Output: Long-press

Droid X2 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch a spot and drag your finger left, right, up, or down. [Action]

Output: Swipe

Droid X2 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Same as swipe: Touch a spot and drag your finger left, right, up, or down. [Action]

Output: Flick

Droid X2 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch with two fingers apart and bring them together as you continue to touch the screen. [Action]

Output: Pinch

Droid X2 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch with two fingers close together and then spread them apart as you continue to touch the screen. [Action]

Output: Spread

Droid X2 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Touch the Screen] Touch with two fingers and then pivot them around a central point, like you're dialing the combination on a safe. [Action]

Output: Rotate

Droid X2 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Draws a line [3D Command] BOX [Purpose_3] Draws a 3D solid box [2D Command]

Output: LINE

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Draws a circle [3D Command] UNION [Purpose_3] Combines two or more 3D solids together [2D Command]

Output: CIRCLE

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Inserts a block or drawing file [3D Command] 3DORBIT [Purpose_3] Rotates the camera of the current view around a drawing [2D Command]

Output: INSERT

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Removes selected objects [3D Command] 3DMOVE [Purpose_3] Moves objects in 3D space [2D Command]

Output: ERASE

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Moves objects [3D Command] 3DROTATE [Purpose_3] Rotates objects in 3D space [2D Command]

Output: MOVE

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Copies objects from one place to another [3D Command] CAMERA [Purpose_3] Creates a camera object in the model [2D Command]

Output: COPY

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Rotates objects [3D Command] LIGHTS [Purpose_3] Adds user-defined lights [2D Command]

Output: ROTATE

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Pans a drawing [3D Command] MATERIALS [Purpose_3] Displays the Materials palette [2D Command]

Output: PAN

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Zooms in and out in a drawing [3D Command] RENDER [Purpose_3] Renders the current view of a drawing [2D Command]

Output: ZOOM

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Press] + [What Happens]

Output: Adds one day to the date shown

QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] t [What Happens]

Output: Replaces the date shown with today's date

QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] - [What Happens]

Output: Subtracts one day from the date shown

QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] y [What Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the first day in the year

QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] r [What Happens]

Output: Changes to date to the last day in the year

QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] m [What Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the first day in the month

QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] h [What Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the last day in the month

QuickBooks 2006 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [2D Command] LINE [3D Command] BOX [Purpose_3] Draws a 3D solid box [Purpose]

Output: Draws a line

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [2D Command] CIRCLE [3D Command] UNION [Purpose_3] Combines two or more 3D solids together [Purpose]

Output: Draws a circle

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [2D Command] INSERT [3D Command] 3DORBIT [Purpose_3] Rotates the camera of the current view around a drawing [Purpose]

Output: Inserts a block or drawing file

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [2D Command] ERASE [3D Command] 3DMOVE [Purpose_3] Moves objects in 3D space [Purpose]

Output: Removes selected objects

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [2D Command] MOVE [3D Command] 3DROTATE [Purpose_3] Rotates objects in 3D space [Purpose]

Output: Moves objects

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [2D Command] COPY [3D Command] CAMERA [Purpose_3] Creates a camera object in the model [Purpose]

Output: Copies objects from one place to another

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [2D Command] ROTATE [3D Command] LIGHTS [Purpose_3] Adds user-defined lights [Purpose]

Output: Rotates objects

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [2D Command] PAN [3D Command] MATERIALS [Purpose_3] Displays the Materials palette [Purpose]

Output: Pans a drawing

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [2D Command] ZOOM [3D Command] RENDER [Purpose_3] Renders the current view of a drawing [Purpose]

Output: Zooms in and out in a drawing

AutoCAD 2009 Commonly Used 2D and 3D Commands - For Dummies


Input: [Stock up on] Air-popped popcorn or unsalted nuts [If you're tossing]

Output: Potato chips, pretzels, salted nuts

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies

Suggestions for Replacing Tossed Food Items


Input: [Stock up on] Whole grain cereal and oatmeal [If you're tossing]

Output: Sugary cereals

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Stock up on] Seltzer and naturally flavored water [If you're tossing]

Output: Soda

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Stock up on] Plain or naturally flavored yogurt [If you're tossing]

Output: Sugar-free puddings or ices

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Stock up on] 100 percent frozen fruit bars [If you're tossing]

Output: Ice cream

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Stock up on] Dried beans [If you're tossing]

Output: Canned beans

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Stock up on] Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar [If you're tossing]

Output: Salad dressings

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Stock up on] Dark chocolate, raw, 1-ounce serving packs [If you're tossing]

Output: Commercial chocolate bars

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Stock up on] Frozen or fresh varieties [If you're tossing]

Output: Canned vegetables, meat, fish

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Stock up on] Stevia packets [If you're tossing]

Output: Artificial sweetener packets

Preparing Your Kitchen for a Metabolism Boosting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Word Cue] Follow [Daily Uses]

Output: When walking about town or off your property, or to encourage attention in your home

6 Useful Commands for Your Dog - For Dummies


Input: [Word Cue] Wait-okay [Daily Uses]

Output: To get your dog to stop and check in before entering or exiting your home or new buildings, as well as when you cross the street and approach stairs

6 Useful Commands for Your Dog - For Dummies


Input: [Word Cue] No (and other derivations, such as Not now, Leave it, Don't think about it) [Daily Uses]

Output: To alert your dog that any given impulse is not in her best interest (for example, stealing food, chasing an object or animal, and so on)

6 Useful Commands for Your Dog - For Dummies


Input: [Word Cue] Stay [Daily Uses]

Output: Enforces impulse to control; ideally used when you need your dog to be still or to relax

6 Useful Commands for Your Dog - For Dummies


Input: [Word Cue] Down (and Settle down) [Daily Uses]

Output: Directs your dog into a submissive, relaxed pose or to her bed

6 Useful Commands for Your Dog - For Dummies


Input: [Word Cue] Come [Daily Uses]

Output: The human phrase equivalent of the word "Huddle"

6 Useful Commands for Your Dog - For Dummies


Input: [Abbreviation] approx [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: approximately

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] beg [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: begin(ning)

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] bet [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: between

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] blp [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: back loop only

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] BP [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: back post

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] CC [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: contrast color

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] ch [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: chain

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] dc [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: double crochet

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] dec [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: decrease(s)(d)(ing)

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] dtr [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: double triple crochet

How to Read Crochet Abbreviations - For Dummies

Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] flp [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: front loop only

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] foll [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: follow(ing)

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] FP [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: front post

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] hdc [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: half double crochet

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] inc [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: increase(s)(d)(ing)

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] MC [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: main color

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] pat [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: pattern

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] rem [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: remaining

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] rep [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: repeat

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] rib [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: ribbing

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] RS [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: right side

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] sc [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: single crochet

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] sl st [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: slip stitch

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] st(s) [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: stitch(es)

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] tog [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: together

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] tr [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: triple crochet

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] WS [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: wrong side

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: [Abbreviation] yo [Spelled-Out Term]

Output: yarn over hook

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Common Crochet Abbreviations


Input: Code [2] Definition [3] What It Means (If It’s on a Competitor’s Page) [1]

Output: Description

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Input: 200 [2] The Web page appears as expected. [3] The server and Web page have the welcome mat out for the search engine spiders (and users too). This is not-so-good news for you, but it isn’t surprising either because this site ranks well. [1]

Output: OK

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Input: 301 [2] The Web page has been redirected permanently to another Web page URL. [3] When a search engine spider sees this status code, it simply moves to the appropriate other page. [1]

Output: Moved Permanently

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Input: 302 [2] The Web page has been moved temporarily to a different URL. [3] This status should raise a red flag. Although there are supposedly legitimate uses for a 302 Redirect code, they can cause serious problems with search engines and could even indicate something malicious is going on. Spammers frequently use 302 Redirects. [1]

Output: Found (Moved Temporarily)

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Input: 400 [2] The server could not understand the request because of bad syntax. [3] This could be caused by a typo in the URL. Whatever the cause, it means the search engine spider is blocked from reaching the content pages. [1]

Output: Bad Request

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 401 [2] The request requires user authentication. [3] The server requires a login in order to enter the page requested. [1]

Output: Unauthorized

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: 403 [2] The server understood the request, but refuses to fulfill it. [3] Indicates a technical problem that would cause a roadblock for a search engine spider. (This is all the better for you, although it may only be temporary). [1]

Output: Forbidden

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Input: 404 [2] The Web page is not available. [3] You’ve seen this error code; it’s the Page Can Not Be Displayed page that displays when a Web site is down or nonexistent. Chances are that the Web page is down for maintenance or having some sort of problem. [1]

Output: Not Found

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Input: 500 and higher [2] — [3] The 500–505 status codes indicate that something’s wrong with the server. [1]

Output: Miscellaneous Server Errors

Use Site Checker to See a Web Server the Way a Search Engine Spider Does - For Dummies


Input: [Function] Go to Layout [Description]

Output: Loads and displays a specific layout

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Input: [Function] Go to Record/Request/Page [Description]

Output: Loads and displays a specific record, request, or page

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Input: [Function] Go to Field [Description]

Output: Sets the focus on a specific field

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Input: [Function] Go to Next Field [Description]

Output: Sets the focus on the next field in the layout tab order

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Input: [Function] Go to Previous Field [Description]

Output: Sets the focus on the previous field in the layout tab order

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Input: [Function] Set Field [Description]

Output: Stores a value in the field

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Input: [Function] New Record/Request [Description]

Output: Creates a new record in the current table

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Input: [Function] Delete Record/Request [Description]

Output: Deletes the current record

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Input: [Function] Move/Resize Window [Description]

Output: Sets the position and size of the current window

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Input: [Function] Show/Hide Status Area [Description]

Output: Toggles the hiding or showing of the status area

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Input: [Function] Enter Browse Mode [Description]

Output: Puts the current layout into Browse mode

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Input: [Function] Enter Find Mode [Description]

Output: Puts the current layout into Find mode

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Input: [Function] Enter Preview Mode [Description]

Output: Puts the current layout into Preview mode

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Input: [Key Combination] F1 [Action]

Output: Displays the Help window

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+F1 [Action]

Output: Hides or displays the Ribbon

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Input: [Key Combination] F5 [Action]

Output: Goes to the record with the record number you type

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Input: [Key Combination] F6 [Action]

Output: Moves the focus to another area of the window

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Input: [Key Combination] F7 [Action]

Output: Checks the spelling in the selected object

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Input: [Key Combination] F11 [Action]

Output: Hides or displays the Navigation Pane

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Input: [Key Combination] Del [Action]

Output: Deletes the selected object

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Input: [Key Combination] Alt+Enter [Action]

Output: In Design view, displays the properties of the selected object

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+C [Action]

Output: Copies the selected text or objects to the clipboard

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+F [Action]

Output: Finds text (with the option to replace it) in the open table, query, or form

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+N [Action]

Output: Starts a new database

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+O [Action]

Output: Opens a database

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+P [Action]

Output: Prints the selected object

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+S [Action]

Output: Saves the selected object

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+V [Action]

Output: Pastes the contents of the clipboard to the active window

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+X [Action]

Output: Deletes the selected text or object and saves it in the clipboard

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+Z [Action]

Output: Undoes the last action that can be undone (our all-time favorite!)

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+; [Action]

Output: Types today’s date

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+ [Action]

Output: Duplicates the entry from the same field in the previous record

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Input: [Key Combination] Esc [Action]

Output: Cancels what you’re typing.

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Input: [Software] Blogger [URL] www.blogger.com [Notes]

Output: Hosted; owned by Google; very limited optimization and personalization capabilities

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