Input: [Name of Grain] Rye berries: Rye berries look like wheat but are a little longer and more slender. [How to Use It] After rinsing them, bring 1/2 cup rye berries, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1-3/4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about an hour. [How to Store It] Store rye berries in a cool, airtight container. It will keep up to six months in the pantry or a year in the freezer. [Health Benefits]

Output: Rye berries help with weight loss, gallstone prevention, and diabetes management.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Name of Grain] Wheat berries [How to Use It] After rinsing wheat berries, soak them overnight. For 1 cup berries, use 2 to 2-1/2 cups water and bring to boil. Cover and let simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. [How to Store It] Store wheat berries in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dark place. Food-grade storage pails are a good option. [Health Benefits]

Output: Wheat berries are an excellent source of fiber, folic acid, protein, and other nutrients.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Timeline] 1st March [Milestones] Create plan [Message]

Output: Start contacting media. Target monthly magazines. Send first press release about organisation.

Planning a Pop Up Media Campaign - For Dummies

Sample Media Plan


Input: [Timeline] 13th April [Milestones] Confirm location [Message]

Output: Send first press release about pop up out to all journalists.

Planning a Pop Up Media Campaign - For Dummies

Sample Media Plan


Input: [Timeline] 16th April [Milestones] Start marketing [Message]

Output: Target selected local journalists for interviews, more detailed editorial pieces.

Planning a Pop Up Media Campaign - For Dummies

Sample Media Plan


Input: [Timeline] 19th May [Milestones] Open [Message]

Output: Invite journalists to opening party.

Planning a Pop Up Media Campaign - For Dummies

Sample Media Plan


Input: [Timeline] 19th May onwards [Milestones] Interviews and photos [Message]

Output: Interviews at pop up with journalists; photo call on location. Shoot photos for future press releases.

Planning a Pop Up Media Campaign - For Dummies

Sample Media Plan


Input: [Timeline] 15th June [Milestones] Return keys [Message]

Output: Conclusions and achievements press release.

Planning a Pop Up Media Campaign - For Dummies

Sample Media Plan


Input: Ctrl-A [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens your Chart of Accounts

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-F [Shortcut Result]

Output: Finds transactions, by amount, date, memo or name

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-G [Shortcut Result]

Output: Takes you to a transfer account’s register

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-H [Shortcut Result]

Output: Displays the history of any accounts receivable or payable transaction

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-I [Shortcut Result]

Output: Takes you to the Create Invoice window

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Input: Ctrl-J [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens the Customer Centre

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Input: Ctrl-L [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens a drop-down menu’s list

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-M [Shortcut Result]

Output: Memorises the current transaction or report

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-N [Shortcut Result]

Output: Creates a new transaction for the active window

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-P [Shortcut Result]

Output: Prints an on-screen form or register

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-Q [Shortcut Result]

Output: Produces a QuickReport for a transaction or item

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-R [Shortcut Result]

Output: Displays the account register

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-T [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens a memorised transaction list

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-U [Shortcut Result]

Output: Uses a list item (try Ctrl-L and Ctrl-U together for a super shortcut)

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-W [Shortcut Result]

Output: Takes you to Write Cheques (where you record all types of withdrawals)

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-Y [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens an account’s transactional journal

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-F4 [Shortcut Result]

Output: Closes the active window

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: F1 [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens help for active window

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: F2 [Shortcut Result]

Output: Displays info about your current QuickBooks version

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: Right-click [Shortcut Result]

Output: Shows a list of nifty commands relevant to wherever you are in QuickBooks

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Search] Returns auctions with all included words in the title. [Example] olympus mount might return an item for an Olympus camera or an item from Greece. Remember: You can filter by category after you run a search. [Symbol]

Output: No symbol, multiple words

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Search] Searches items with the exact phrase within the quotes. [Example] stuart little is more likely than stuart little to return items about the mouse because the search returns the words in the exact order you request. [Symbol]

Output: Term in quotes

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Search] Finds items related to either item before or after the comma. [Example] (kennedy,nixon) returns items with either of these diverse President’s names in the title. [Symbol]

Output: Words enclosed in parentheses, separated by a comma and with no space

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Search] Excludes results with the word after the minus sign. [Example] signed –numbered finds limited edition items that are signed but not numbered. [Symbol]

Output: Minus sign

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Search] Finds items with words before the parentheses but excludes those within the parentheses. [Example] Packard –(hewlett,bell) finds those rare Packard auto collectibles. [Symbol]

Output: Minus symbol and parentheses

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Effect on Search] Searches the main word plus both versions of the word in parentheses. [Example] political (pin,pins) searches for political pin or political pins. Be sure not to put a space in this search. [Symbol]

Output: Parentheses

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - 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: [Clergy Members' Titles] The pope [What They Do]

Output: He’s the bishop of Rome and the head of the whole church.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Cardinals [What They Do]

Output: They elect the pope and work in different departments as his right-hand men.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Bishops and archbishops [What They Do]

Output: They take charge of the churches in their respective geographical areas, called dioceses.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Vicar generals [What They Do]

Output: They are priests who help the bishop govern the local churches.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Parish priests, or pastors [What They Do]

Output: They take care of all the big day-to-day duties in their churches, from leading Mass to hearing confessions.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Monks and nuns [What They Do]

Output: They choose to live together, work together, and spend many hours devoted in prayer.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Allows you to connect ancient (legacy) serial, parallel, joystick, and other devices to your laptop. This adapter saves you from buying a port replicator and allows you to continue to use older hardware with your newer laptop. [Device]

Output: Legacy adapter

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Lets you connect an external mouse or keyboard, or both, to a laptop lacking a specific mouse or keyboard port (assuming that the mouse and keyboard don't have USB-specific connections). [Device]

Output: Mouse and keyboard connector

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Causes you to forget, when numbers are your game, about using the laptop's silly numeric-keypad thing. Instead, buy an external numeric keypad and let your fingers fly. [Device]

Output: Numeric keypad

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Laptops lack internal expansion options to add high-quality sound hardware, so the next-best thing is to get external sound hardware provided by the USB port. [Device]

Output: Sound hardware

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Lets you hear sound. To go along with the USB sound expansion, you can get some mini-USB-powered speakers for your laptop. [Device]

Output: Speakers

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Takes care of all your on-the-road videoconferencing needs. [Device]

Output: Video camera

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Plugs in and is powered by the USB port. [Device]

Output: Little light

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Control your little man, pilot your space ship, or wield that sword of magic. Most of the hot new game controllers are USB-based. [Device]

Output: Game controller

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Acts like a fancy pad on which to sit your laptop. It contains a tiny, quiet fan that helps keep your laptop cool, and it runs from the power supplied by the USB port. [Device]

Output: Laptop cooler

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Lets you transfer some of the laptop's power to your mobile phone. [Device]

Output: Mobile phone recharger

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Uses the USB port to power an alarm on a cable lock or plugs in to the USB port and unlocks (or unscrambles) the laptop's data. [Device]

Output: Security device

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Unusual Thing It Does] Allows your computer system to chat with other Bluetooth-enabled devices. [Device]

Output: Bluetooth communications device

Uses for Your Laptop’s USB Port - For Dummies


Input: [Description] The basic touchscreen technique is to touch it. You tap an object, an icon, a control, a menu item, a doodad, and so on. The tap operation is similar to a mouse click on a computer. It may also be referred to as a touch or a press. [Action]

Output: Tap

Android Tablets For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Tap the screen twice in the same location. Double-tapping can be used to zoom in on an image or a map, but it can also zoom out. Because of the double-tap's dual nature, use the pinch or spread operation to zoom. [Action]

Output: Double-tap

Android Tablets For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Tap part of the screen and keep your finger down. Depending on what you're doing, a pop-up menu may appear, or the item you're long-pressing may get "picked up" so that you can drag (move) it around. Long-press might also be referred to as touch and hold. [Action]

Output: Long-press

Android Tablets For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] To swipe, you touch your finger on one spot and then drag it to another spot. Swipes can go up, down, left, or right, which moves the touchscreen content in the direction you swipe. A swipe can be fast or slow. It's also called a flick or slide. [Action]

Output: Swipe

Android Tablets For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] A combination of long-press and then swipe, the drag operation moves items on the screen. [Action]

Output: Drag

Android Tablets For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] A pinch involves two fingers, which start out separated and then are brought together. The effect is used to zoom out, to reduce the size of an image or see more of a map. [Action]

Output: Pinch

Android Tablets For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] The opposite of pinch is spread. You start out with your fingers together and then spread them. The spread is used to zoom in, to enlarge an image or see more detail on a map. [Action]

Output: Spread

Android Tablets For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] A few apps let you rotate an image on the screen by touching with two fingers and twisting them around a center point. If you have trouble with this operation, pretend that you're turning the dial on a safe. [Action]

Output: Rotate

Android Tablets For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [0] Priced, bought and sold throughout the day? [1] Yes [2]

Output: No

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies

Exchange-Traded Funds versus Managed Funds


Input: [0] Offer some investment diversification? [1] Yes [2]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Minimum investment required? [1] No [2]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Purchased through a stock broker? [1] Yes [2]

Output: Sometimes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Do you pay a fee or commission to make a trade? [1] Yes [2]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Can you buy/sell options? [1] Yes [2]

Output: No

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Indexed (passively managed)? [1] Typically [2]

Output: Atypically

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Can you make money or lose money? [1] Yes [2]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke combination] Alt-Tab [Destination]

Output: Next field

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke combination] Alt-Shift-Tab [Destination]

Output: Previous field

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke combination] Alt-Home [Destination]

Output: Beginning of current field

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke combination] Alt-End [Destination]

Output: End of current month

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke combination] Alt-Ctrl-Page Up [Destination]

Output: First item on list or previous month in register

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke combination] Alt-Ctrl-Page Down [Destination]

Output: Last item on list or next month in register

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke Combination] Ctrl-C [Shortcut Result]

Output: Copies your selection to the Clipboard

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke Combination] Ctrl-D [Shortcut Result]

Output: Deletes current transaction or item (if allowed)

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke Combination] Ctrl-E [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens transaction selected in register, ready for editing

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke Combination] Ctrl-V [Shortcut Result]

Output: Pastes whatever is currently sitting in your Clipboard

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke Combination] Ctrl-X [Shortcut Result]

Output: Moves your selection to the Clipboard

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke Combination] Ctrl-Z [Shortcut Result]

Output: Undoes your last action (with the current field only)

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Input: [Keystroke Combination] Ctrl-Del [Shortcut Result]

Output: Deletes line from detail area

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke Combination] Ctrl-Ins [Shortcut Result]

Output: Inserts line in detail area

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Keystroke Combination] Ctrl-Enter [Shortcut Result]

Output: Records the current transaction

QuickBooks For Dummies Cheat Sheet (Australian Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Error Value] #DIV/0 [Meaning] Division by zero [Causes]

Output: The division operation in your formula refers to a cell that contains the value 0 or is blank.

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #N/A [Meaning] No value available [Causes]

Output: Technically, this is not an error value but a special value that you can manually enter into a cell to indicate that you don't yet have a necessary value.

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #NAME? [Meaning] Excel doesn't recognize a name [Causes]

Output: This error value appears when you incorrectly type the range name, refer to a deleted range name, or forget to put quotation marks around a text string in a formula.

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #NULL! [Meaning] You specified an intersection of two cell ranges whose cells don't actually intersect [Causes]

Output: Because a space indicates an intersection, this error will occur if you insert a space instead of a comma (the union operator) between ranges used in function arguments.

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #NUM! [Meaning] Problem with a number in the formula [Causes]

Output: This error can be caused by an invalid argument in an Excel function or a formula that produces a number too large or too small to be represented in the worksheet.

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #REF! [Meaning] Invalid cell reference [Causes]

Output: This error occurs when you delete a cell referred to in the formula or if you paste cells over the ones referred to in the formula.

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #VALUE! [Meaning] Wrong type of argument in a function or wrong type of operator [Causes]

Output: This error is most often the result of specifying a mathematical operation with one or more cells that contain text.

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Name of Grain] Barley: A rich and chewy grain [Health Benefits] Barley is an incredible source of soluble fiber and B vitamins. Both are essential for lowering cholesterol and protecting against heart disease. [How to Use It] After rinsing, add 1 part barley to 3-1/2 parts boiling water or broth. After the liquid returns to a boil, turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. [How to Store It]

Output: Store barley in a tightly covered glass container in a cool, dry place. You can also store it in the refrigerator.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Name of Grain] Brown rice: A grain that’s more wholesome than white rice; the unhulled and unmilled version [Health Benefits] Brown rice is light, gluten-free, and an incredible source of long-lasting carbohydrates for energy. It’s also high in fiber and contains several vitamins and minerals, as well as protein. [How to Use It] After rinsing brown rice, add 1 part rice to 2 parts boiling water or broth. After the liquid returns to a boil, turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes. [How to Store It]

Output: Because brown rice still features an oil-rich germ, it’s more susceptible to becoming rancid than white rice and should therefore be stored in the refrigerator. Stored in an airtight container, brown rice will keep fresh for about six months.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Name of Grain] Kamut: A type of ancient wheat that’s high in protein [Health Benefits] Kamut has 20 percent to 40 percent more protein than wheat and is richer in several vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and selenium. [How to Use It] Soak 1 cup kamut overnight. Then add 3 cups water and bring to a boil, add a pinch of salt (if needed), turn the heat to low, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. [How to Store It]

Output: Store kamut in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dry place.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Name of Grain] Oats: A category that includes oats, oat bran, and oatmeal [Health Benefits] Oats contain fiber, which helps lower cholesterol levels. Oats are also beneficial for stabilizing blood-sugar levels and contain antioxidants, which reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. [How to Use It] For all types, it’s best to add oats to cold water and then simmer for 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the variety. For raw porridge, soak rolled oats overnight for a ready-to-go breakfast in the morning. [How to Store It]

Output: Store oatmeal in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. It will keep for approximately two months.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Name of Grain] Spelt: An ancient grain with a nutty flavor [Health Benefits] In addition to being an amazing source of fiber and niacin, spelt is easier to digest than wheat. [How to Use It] After rinsing, soak spelt in water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse, and then add 3 parts water to 1 part spelt. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for about an hour. [How to Store It]

Output: Store spelt in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep spelt flour in the refrigerator to best preserve its nutritional value.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Name of Grain] Rye berries: Rye berries look like wheat but are a little longer and more slender. [Health Benefits] Rye berries help with weight loss, gallstone prevention, and diabetes management. [How to Use It] After rinsing them, bring 1/2 cup rye berries, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1-3/4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about an hour. [How to Store It]

Output: Store rye berries in a cool, airtight container. It will keep up to six months in the pantry or a year in the freezer.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Name of Grain] Wheat berries [Health Benefits] Wheat berries are an excellent source of fiber, folic acid, protein, and other nutrients. [How to Use It] After rinsing wheat berries, soak them overnight. For 1 cup berries, use 2 to 2-1/2 cups water and bring to boil. Cover and let simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. [How to Store It]

Output: Store wheat berries in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dark place. Food-grade storage pails are a good option.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Press] Ctrl+Page Down [To]

Output: Activate next sheet in the workbook

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Ctrl+Page Up [To]

Output: Activate previous sheet in the workbook

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Shift+Ctrl+Page Down [To]

Output: Select current and next sheet in workbook

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Shift+Ctrl+Page Up [To]

Output: Select current and previous sheet in workbook

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Shift+F11 or Alt+Shift+F1 [To]

Output: Insert new sheet in workbook

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Alt+OHR [To]

Output: Rename current sheet (Format→Sheet→Rename

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Alt+OHH [To]

Output: Hide current sheet (Format→Sheet→Hide)

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Alt+OHU [To]

Output: Unhide current sheet (Format→Sheet→Unhide)

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Alt+OHT [To]

Output: Select new color for sheet tab (Format→Sheet→Tab Color)

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Alt+EM [To]

Output: Move or copy current sheet in workbook or to new workbook (Edit→Move or Copy Sheet)

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Alt+ED [To]

Output: Delete current sheet (Edit→Delete)

Excel 2003 for Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Characteristic] Screen size [Rear Projection] Merely huge [Front Projection]

Output: Gigantic

How to Choose Between Front-Projection and Rear-Projection Systems - For Dummies

Front-Projection vs. Rear Projection Systems


Input: [Characteristic] Price [Rear Projection] Low [Front Projection]

Output: Moderate to astronomical

How to Choose Between Front-Projection and Rear-Projection Systems - For Dummies


Input: [Characteristic] Aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) [Rear Projection] Fixed [Front Projection]

Output: Fixed or flexible, depending on the technology

How to Choose Between Front-Projection and Rear-Projection Systems - For Dummies


Input: [Characteristic] Picture quality [Rear Projection] Great to astonishing [Front Projection]

Output: Great to astonishing

How to Choose Between Front-Projection and Rear-Projection Systems - For Dummies


Input: [Characteristic] Setup [Rear Projection] Easy to moderate [Front Projection]

Output: Moderate to complicated

How to Choose Between Front-Projection and Rear-Projection Systems - For Dummies


Input: [Characteristic] Installation [Rear Projection] Easy [Front Projection]

Output: Moderate to complicated

How to Choose Between Front-Projection and Rear-Projection Systems - For Dummies


Input: [0] ETFs [1]

Output: Managed Funds

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Priced, bought and sold throughout the day? [2] No [1]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Offer some investment diversification? [2] Yes [1]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Minimum investment required? [2] Yes [1]

Output: No

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Purchased through a stock broker? [2] Sometimes [1]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Do you pay a fee or commission to make a trade? [2] Yes [1]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Can you buy/sell options? [2] No [1]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Indexed (passively managed)? [2] Atypically [1]

Output: Typically

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [0] Can you make money or lose money? [2] Yes [1]

Output: Yes

Investing in Exchange-Traded Funds in Australia and New Zealand: The Basics - For Dummies


Input: [Press This] + [This Happens]

Output: Adds one day to the date shown

QuickBooks 2009 Calculation and Editing Tips - For Dummies


Input: [Press This] t [This Happens]

Output: Replaces the date shown with today’s date

QuickBooks 2009 Calculation and Editing Tips - For Dummies


Input: [Press This] – [This Happens]

Output: Subtracts one day from the date shown

QuickBooks 2009 Calculation and Editing Tips - For Dummies


Input: [Press This] y [This Happens]

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

QuickBooks 2009 Calculation and Editing Tips - For Dummies


Input: [Press This] r [This Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the last day in the year (remember that it's the last letter in year)

QuickBooks 2009 Calculation and Editing Tips - For Dummies


Input: [Press This] m [This Happens]

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

QuickBooks 2009 Calculation and Editing Tips - For Dummies


Input: [Press This] h [This Happens]

Output: Changes the date to the last day in the month (remember that it's the last letter in month)

QuickBooks 2009 Calculation and Editing Tips - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Touch

Output: Tap once.

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Double-tap

Output: Tap twice in the same location.

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Long-press

Output: Touch a spot while keeping your finger pressed down.

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Swipe

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

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Flick

Output: Touch the same way as when you swipe.

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Pinch

Output: Touch with two fingers and bring them together as you continue to touch the screen.

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Spread

Output: Touch with two fingers close together and then spread them apart as you continue to touch the screen.

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Rotate

Output: Touch with two fingers and then pivot them around a central point, like you're dialing the combination on a safe.

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: Tap once. [Action]

Output: Touch

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: Tap twice in the same location. [Action]

Output: Double-tap

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: Touch a spot while keeping your finger pressed down. [Action]

Output: Long-press

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


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

Output: Swipe

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: Touch the same way as when you swipe. [Action]

Output: Flick

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


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

Output: Pinch

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


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

Output: Spread

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


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

Output: Rotate

Basic HTC ThunderBolt Smartphone Touchscreen Operations - For Dummies


Input: [Type] char [Size] 1 byte [Description]

Output: A character

Objective-C Built-in Data Types and New Data Types - For Dummies

Built-In Types


Input: [Type] int [Size] 4 bytes [Description]

Output: An integer — a whole number

Objective-C Built-in Data Types and New Data Types - For Dummies

Built-In Types


Input: [Type] float [Size] 4 bytes [Description]

Output: Single precision floating point number

Objective-C Built-in Data Types and New Data Types - For Dummies

Built-In Types


Input: [Type] Double [Size] 8 bytes [Description]

Output: Double precision floating point number

Objective-C Built-in Data Types and New Data Types - For Dummies

Built-In Types


Input: [Type] short [Size] 2 bytes [Description]

Output: A short integer

Objective-C Built-in Data Types and New Data Types - For Dummies

Built-In Types


Input: [Type] long [Size] 4 bytes [Description]

Output: A double short

Objective-C Built-in Data Types and New Data Types - For Dummies

Built-In Types


Input: [Type] long long [Size] 8 bytes [Description]

Output: A double long

Objective-C Built-in Data Types and New Data Types - For Dummies

Built-In Types


Input: [Type] BOOL [Size] 1 byte [Description]

Output: Boolean (signed char)

Objective-C Built-in Data Types and New Data Types - For Dummies

Built-In Types


Input: [Error Value] #DIV/0 [Causes] The division operation in your formula refers to a cell that contains the value 0 or is blank. [Meaning]

Output: Division by zero

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #N/A [Causes] Technically, this is not an error value but a special value that you can manually enter into a cell to indicate that you don't yet have a necessary value. [Meaning]

Output: No value available

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #NAME? [Causes] This error value appears when you incorrectly type the range name, refer to a deleted range name, or forget to put quotation marks around a text string in a formula. [Meaning]

Output: Excel doesn't recognize a name

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #NULL! [Causes] Because a space indicates an intersection, this error will occur if you insert a space instead of a comma (the union operator) between ranges used in function arguments. [Meaning]

Output: You specified an intersection of two cell ranges whose cells don't actually intersect

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #NUM! [Causes] This error can be caused by an invalid argument in an Excel function or a formula that produces a number too large or too small to be represented in the worksheet. [Meaning]

Output: Problem with a number in the formula

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #REF! [Causes] This error occurs when you delete a cell referred to in the formula or if you paste cells over the ones referred to in the formula. [Meaning]

Output: Invalid cell reference

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Error Value] #VALUE! [Causes] This error is most often the result of specifying a mathematical operation with one or more cells that contain text. [Meaning]

Output: Wrong type of argument in a function or wrong type of operator

Understanding Excel 2010's Formula Error Values - For Dummies

Error Values in Excel


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Alt-click with Lasso tool [Shortcut (Mac)] Option-click with Lasso tool [Task]

Output: Draw straight lines.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Shift-drag [Shortcut (Mac)] Shift-drag [Task]

Output: Add to the selection outline.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Alt-drag [Shortcut (Mac)] Option-drag [Task]

Output: Deselect from the selection area.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Hold down Shift+Alt and drag [Shortcut (Mac)] Hold down Shift+Option and drag [Task]

Output: Deselect all but the intersected area.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Ctrl+D [Shortcut (Mac)] Command+D [Task]

Output: Deselect the entire image.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Ctrl+Shift+D [Shortcut (Mac)] Command+Shift+D [Task]

Output: Reselect the last selection.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Ctrl+H [Shortcut (Mac)] Command+H [Task]

Output: Hide extras.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Alt+Backspace [Shortcut (Mac)] Option+Delete [Task]

Output: Fill the selection with foreground color.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Ctrl+Backspace [Shortcut (Mac)] Command+Delete [Task]

Output: Fill the selection with background color.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Ctrl+F [Shortcut (Mac)] Command+F [Task]

Output: Reapply the last filter.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Ctrl+L [Shortcut (Mac)] Command+L [Task]

Output: Adjust levels.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut (Windows)] Ctrl+T [Shortcut (Mac)] Command+T [Task]

Output: Use Free Transform.

Photoshop CS6 All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symbol] No symbol, multiple words [Example] olympus mount might return an item for an Olympus camera or an item from Greece. Remember: You can filter by category after you run a search. [Effect on Search]

Output: Returns auctions with all included words in the title.

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Input: [Symbol] Term in quotes [Example] stuart little is more likely than stuart little to return items about the mouse because the search returns the words in the exact order you request. [Effect on Search]

Output: Searches items with the exact phrase within the quotes.

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Symbol] Words enclosed in parentheses, separated by a comma and with no space [Example] (kennedy,nixon) returns items with either of these diverse President’s names in the title. [Effect on Search]

Output: Finds items related to either item before or after the comma.

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Symbol] Minus sign [Example] signed –numbered finds limited edition items that are signed but not numbered. [Effect on Search]

Output: Excludes results with the word after the minus sign.

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Symbol] Minus symbol and parentheses [Example] Packard –(hewlett,bell) finds those rare Packard auto collectibles. [Effect on Search]

Output: Finds items with words before the parentheses but excludes those within the parentheses.

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Symbol] Parentheses [Example] political (pin,pins) searches for political pin or political pins. Be sure not to put a space in this search. [Effect on Search]

Output: Searches the main word plus both versions of the word in parentheses.

Tips for Improving eBay Search Results - For Dummies


Input: [Health Benefits] Barley is an incredible source of soluble fiber and B vitamins. Both are essential for lowering cholesterol and protecting against heart disease. [How to Use It] After rinsing, add 1 part barley to 3-1/2 parts boiling water or broth. After the liquid returns to a boil, turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes. [How to Store It] Store barley in a tightly covered glass container in a cool, dry place. You can also store it in the refrigerator. [Name of Grain]

Output: Barley: A rich and chewy grain

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Health Benefits] Brown rice is light, gluten-free, and an incredible source of long-lasting carbohydrates for energy. It’s also high in fiber and contains several vitamins and minerals, as well as protein. [How to Use It] After rinsing brown rice, add 1 part rice to 2 parts boiling water or broth. After the liquid returns to a boil, turn down the heat, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes. [How to Store It] Because brown rice still features an oil-rich germ, it’s more susceptible to becoming rancid than white rice and should therefore be stored in the refrigerator. Stored in an airtight container, brown rice will keep fresh for about six months. [Name of Grain]

Output: Brown rice: A grain that’s more wholesome than white rice; the unhulled and unmilled version

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Health Benefits] Kamut has 20 percent to 40 percent more protein than wheat and is richer in several vitamins and minerals, such as calcium and selenium. [How to Use It] Soak 1 cup kamut overnight. Then add 3 cups water and bring to a boil, add a pinch of salt (if needed), turn the heat to low, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes or until tender. [How to Store It] Store kamut in a tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dry place. [Name of Grain]

Output: Kamut: A type of ancient wheat that’s high in protein

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Health Benefits] Oats contain fiber, which helps lower cholesterol levels. Oats are also beneficial for stabilizing blood-sugar levels and contain antioxidants, which reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. [How to Use It] For all types, it’s best to add oats to cold water and then simmer for 10 to 30 minutes, depending on the variety. For raw porridge, soak rolled oats overnight for a ready-to-go breakfast in the morning. [How to Store It] Store oatmeal in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. It will keep for approximately two months. [Name of Grain]

Output: Oats: A category that includes oats, oat bran, and oatmeal

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Health Benefits] In addition to being an amazing source of fiber and niacin, spelt is easier to digest than wheat. [How to Use It] After rinsing, soak spelt in water for 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse, and then add 3 parts water to 1 part spelt. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for about an hour. [How to Store It] Store spelt in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. Keep spelt flour in the refrigerator to best preserve its nutritional value. [Name of Grain]

Output: Spelt: An ancient grain with a nutty flavor

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Health Benefits] Rye berries help with weight loss, gallstone prevention, and diabetes management. [How to Use It] After rinsing them, bring 1/2 cup rye berries, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and 1-3/4 cups water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about an hour. [How to Store It] Store rye berries in a cool, airtight container. It will keep up to six months in the pantry or a year in the freezer. [Name of Grain]

Output: Rye berries: Rye berries look like wheat but are a little longer and more slender.

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Health Benefits] Wheat berries are an excellent source of fiber, folic acid, protein, and other nutrients. [How to Use It] After rinsing wheat berries, soak them overnight. For 1 cup berries, use 2 to 2-1/2 cups water and bring to boil. Cover and let simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours. [How to Store It] Store wheat berries in an airtight container and keep in a cool, dark place. Food-grade storage pails are a good option. [Name of Grain]

Output: Wheat berries

How to Get Enough of the Right Carbs in a Plant-Based Diet - For Dummies

Ancient Grains


Input: [Keystroke] C [Function]

Output: Create event

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] / [Function]

Output: Search

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] P [Function]

Output: Previous date range

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] N [Function]

Output: Next date range

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] T [Function]

Output: Jump to today

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] D [Function]

Output: Day view

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] X [Function]

Output: Customized view

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] W [Function]

Output: Week view

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] M [Function]

Output: Month view

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] A [Function]

Output: Agenda view

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] Q [Function]

Output: Quick Add

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] Esc [Function]

Output: Back to Calendar

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Keystroke] Alt+S [Function]

Output: Save an event

Google Apps For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Google Calendar Keyboard Shortcuts


Input: [Info on Long Distance Carrier] Company Name [Info on Local Carrier]

Output: Company Name

Information to Record about Your Telecom Carriers - For Dummies


Input: [Info on Long Distance Carrier] Account Number [Info on Local Carrier]

Output: Account Number

Information to Record about Your Telecom Carriers - For Dummies


Input: [Info on Long Distance Carrier] Customer Service # [Info on Local Carrier]

Output: PIC Freeze (Yes / No)

Information to Record about Your Telecom Carriers - For Dummies


Input: [Info on Long Distance Carrier] Cust Svc Escalation # [Info on Local Carrier]

Output: Customer Service #

Information to Record about Your Telecom Carriers - For Dummies


Input: [Info on Long Distance Carrier] Provisioning Contact [Info on Local Carrier]

Output: Provisioning Contact

Information to Record about Your Telecom Carriers - For Dummies


Input: [Info on Long Distance Carrier] Provisioning Phone # [Info on Local Carrier]

Output: Provisioning Phone #

Information to Record about Your Telecom Carriers - For Dummies


Input: [Info on Long Distance Carrier] PIC Code [Info on Local Carrier]

Output: Features

Information to Record about Your Telecom Carriers - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Keyboard Shortcut] Tab [To Move to This Cell]

Output: Next cell in a row

How to Navigate a Word 2007 Table - For Dummies

Keyboard Shortcuts for Moving Around in a Table


Input: [Use This Keyboard Shortcut] Shift+Tab [To Move to This Cell]

Output: Previous cell in a row

How to Navigate a Word 2007 Table - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Keyboard Shortcut] Alt+Home [To Move to This Cell]

Output: First cell in a row

How to Navigate a Word 2007 Table - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Keyboard Shortcut] Alt+Page Up [To Move to This Cell]

Output: First cell in a column

How to Navigate a Word 2007 Table - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Keyboard Shortcut] Alt+End [To Move to This Cell]

Output: Last cell in a row

How to Navigate a Word 2007 Table - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Keyboard Shortcut] Alt+Page Down [To Move to This Cell]

Output: Last cell in a column

How to Navigate a Word 2007 Table - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Keyboard Shortcut] Up Arrow [To Move to This Cell]

Output: Previous row

How to Navigate a Word 2007 Table - For Dummies


Input: [Use This Keyboard Shortcut] Down Arrow [To Move to This Cell]

Output: Next row

How to Navigate a Word 2007 Table - For Dummies


Input: [Quarterly/Twice-yearly] Remove food and clean food cupboards [Annually]

Output: Clean behind heavy furniture

How to Make a Day of Cleaning - For Dummies


Input: [Quarterly/Twice-yearly] Shampoo high-wear carpets [Annually]

Output: Shampoo bedroom and dining carpets

How to Make a Day of Cleaning - For Dummies


Input: [Quarterly/Twice-yearly] Wash appliance filters [Annually]

Output: Clean cooker hood filters

How to Make a Day of Cleaning - For Dummies


Input: [Quarterly/Twice-yearly] Thoroughly clean windows and frames [Annually]

Output: Wash down walls (some every other year)

How to Make a Day of Cleaning - For Dummies


Input: [Quarterly/Twice-yearly] Defrost fridge/freezer [Annually]

Output: Sort out major cupboards for charity shops or rubbish

How to Make a Day of Cleaning - For Dummies


Input: [Quarterly/Twice-yearly] Treat hard floors with permanent polish or wax [Annually]

Output: Launder or have laundered curtains and duvets

How to Make a Day of Cleaning - For Dummies


Input: [Quarterly/Twice-yearly] Dust blinds [Annually]

Output: Wash fabric blinds

How to Make a Day of Cleaning - For Dummies


Input: [Quarterly/Twice-yearly] Clean oven (monthly, if high use) [Annually]

Output: Clean fireplace

How to Make a Day of Cleaning - For Dummies


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

Output: Touch

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

Output: Double-tap

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

Output: Long Press

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - 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

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [How to Do It] Do the same thing as a swipe (except faster). [Action]

Output: Flick

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - 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

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - 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

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] F5 [To Do This . . .]

Output: Start a slide show

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] N [To Do This . . .]

Output: Advance to the next slide

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] Enter, Page Down, right arrow, down arrow, or spacebar [To Do This . . .]

Output: Perform the next animation

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] P [To Do This . . .]

Output: Go back to the previous slide

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] Page Up, left arrow, up arrow, or Backspace [To Do This . . .]

Output: Repeat the previous animation

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] Type the slide number and then press Enter [To Do This . . .]

Output: Go to a specific slide

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] B [To Do This . . .]

Output: Display a black screen

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] W [To Do This . . .]

Output: Display a white screen

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] Esc [To Do This . . .]

Output: End a slide show

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] H [To Do This . . .]

Output: Go to the next hidden slide

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] Ctrl+P [To Do This . . .]

Output: Display a pen cursor

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] Ctrl+A [To Do This . . .]

Output: Display an arrow cursor

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Use This . . .] Ctrl+H [To Do This . . .]

Output: Hide the cursor

PowerPoint 2013 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Strategy] Confronting / Problem-solving [Description] Confronting the conflict as a problem to be solved [Situation]

Output: When you have confidence in the other party's ability to problem solve When the relationship is important When you need a win-win solution

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Input: [Strategy] Collaborating [Description] Win-win through collaboration and meeting to resolve issues [Situation]

Output: When there is time and trust When the objective is to learn When you want to incorporate multiple views When there is time to come to consensus

PMP Certification All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Strategy] Compromising [Description] When you are looking for some degree of satisfaction for both parties [Situation]

Output: When there is a willingness to give and take When both parties need to win When you can't win When an equal relationship exists between the parties in conflict When the stakes are moderate To avoid a fight

PMP Certification All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Strategy] Smoothing / Accommodating [Description] Emphasize areas of agreement [Situation]

Output: To reach an overarching goal To maintain harmony When any solution will be adequate When you will lose anyway To create goodwill

PMP Certification All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Strategy] Forcing [Description] Win-lose; impose the resolution [Situation]

Output: When you are right In a do-or-die situation When the stakes are high To gain power If the relationship is not important When time is of the essence

PMP Certification All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Strategy] Withdrawal / Avoiding [Description] Retreat; cool off [Situation]

Output: When you can't win When the stakes are low To preserve neutrality or reputation If the problem will go away on its own

PMP Certification All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

Output: Adds one day to the date shown

QuickBooks 2013 Calculation and Editing Tricks - For Dummies


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

Output: Replaces the date shown with today’s date

QuickBooks 2013 Calculation and Editing Tricks - For Dummies


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

Output: Subtracts one day from the date already shown

QuickBooks 2013 Calculation and Editing Tricks - For Dummies


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

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

QuickBooks 2013 Calculation and Editing Tricks - For Dummies


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

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

QuickBooks 2013 Calculation and Editing Tricks - 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 2013 Calculation and Editing Tricks - 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 2013 Calculation and Editing Tricks - 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: [Stage] Stage 1: Agreeing Aims [Purpose] Clear objectives [Sample questions]

Output: What are you trying to achieve?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Agreed dates [Sample questions]

Output: When are you going to do it?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Measurement [Sample questions]

Output: How will you know you have succeeded?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Stage] Stage 2: Awareness [Purpose] Clear picture of current actions [Sample questions]

Output: What is happening now?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Review of relevant achievements, however slight [Sample questions]

Output: What have you done so far?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Effect of current actions [Sample questions]

Output: What are the consequences?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Where your colleague is and where he wants to be [Sample questions]

Output: What do you want to be different?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Stage] Stage 3: Analysis [Purpose] Identify possibilities [Sample questions]

Output: What can you change?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Broaden vision [Sample questions]

Output: What are the options?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Seek solutions [Sample questions]

Output: How can you change it?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Evaluate choices [Sample questions]

Output: What are the risks?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Obstacles to overcome [Sample questions]

Output: What are the barriers?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Stage] Stage 4: Action [Purpose] Clear action steps [Sample questions]

Output: What are you going to do?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Define responsibilities [Sample questions]

Output: Who is going to do what?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Agree milestones [Sample questions]

Output: When are you going to do it?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Determine support [Sample questions]

Output: What do you need to help you?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Stage] Stage 5: Assessment [Purpose] Clarify outcomes [Sample questions]

Output: What actually happened?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Evaluate degree of success [Sample questions]

Output: Was this what you wanted?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Discoveries made [Sample questions]

Output: What have you gained from this experience?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Purpose] Establish further potential [Sample questions]

Output: How can you improve?

Questions for the Different Stages of Performance Coaching - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] AIFF [Type of File] Audio [Good For]

Output: Sound effects and archival audio in Mac OS X

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] AVI [Type of File] Video [Good For]

Output: Playing video clips in Windows

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] M4A [Type of File] Audio [Good For]

Output: Tracks you've ripped from audio CDs using the default iTunes settings

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] M4P [Type of File] Audio [Good For]

Output: Playing music from the Apple iTunes Music Store

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] BMP [Type of File] Image [Good For]

Output: Archival storage of images on CD or DVD

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] JPEG [Type of File] Image [Good For]

Output: Sending photos in e-mail or displaying on the Web

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MOV [Type of File] Video [Good For]

Output: Playing video clips on PCs and Macs

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MP3 [Type of File] Audio [Good For]

Output: Playing music on your hard drive or MP3 player

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] MPEG [Type of File] Video [Good For]

Output: Playing video on PCs, Macs, and Linux computers

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] OGG [Type of File] Audio [Good For]

Output: Sharing music on PCs, Macs and Linux computers

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] PDF [Type of File] Document [Good For]

Output: Sharing and printing high-quality documents online

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] PNG [Type of File] Image [Good For]

Output: Displaying images on a Web page

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] RAR [Type of File] Archive [Good For]

Output: Archiving and compressing multiple files into one file

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] TIFF [Type of File] Image [Good For]

Output: Sharing images on PCs, Macs, and Linux computers

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] WAV [Type of File] Audio [Good For]

Output: Sound effects and archival audio in Windows XP

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] WMA [Type of File] Audio [Good For]

Output: Playing music on your hard drive or MP3 player

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] WMV [Type of File] Video [Good For]

Output: Playing video clips in Windows

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Name or Extension] ZIP [Type of File] Archive [Good For]

Output: Archiving and compressing multiple files into one file

Common Multimedia Format Guide - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Bit.ly [URL] www.bit.ly [What It Does]

Output: Shortens URLs to fit within 140-character tweets and provides statistics on how many people visit the link

Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Twitter Companion Tools


Input: [Tool] Blip.fm [URL] www.blip.fm [What It Does]

Output: Helps you discover music and share it using short URLs on Twitter

Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Twitter Companion Tools


Input: [Tool] OneForty [URL] www.oneforty.com [What It Does]

Output: Supplies a directory of all Twitter applications with reviews

Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Twitter Companion Tools


Input: [Tool] Posterous [URL] www.posterous.com [What It Does]

Output: Offers a free blogging platform that will autopost to Twitter and Facebook

Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Twitter Companion Tools


Input: [Tool] Seesmic [URL] www.seesmic.com [What It Does]

Output: Has a desktop or browser client to organize your Twitter and Facebook friends and posts

Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Twitter Companion Tools


Input: [Tool] TweetDeck [URL] www.tweetdeck.com [What It Does]

Output: Helps you organize and track your posts in Twitter and Facebook, and manage your Twitter friends

Facebook and Twitter For Seniors For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Twitter Companion Tools


Input: [Singular] knife [Plural]

Output: knives

Examples of irregular plurals


Input: [Singular] sheep [Plural]

Output: sheep

Examples of irregular plurals


Input: [Singular] man [Plural]

Output: men

Examples of irregular plurals


Input: [Singular] woman [Plural]

Output: women

Examples of irregular plurals


Input: [Singular] child [Plural]

Output: children

Examples of irregular plurals


Input: [Singular] deer [Plural]

Output: deer

Examples of irregular plurals


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

Output: Touch

Droid 4 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

Output: Double-tap

Droid 4 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

Output: Long press

Droid 4 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

Output: Drag

Droid 4 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - 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

Droid 4 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - 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

Droid 4 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - 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

Droid 4 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - 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

Droid 4 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Selection [What It Does]

Output: Selects elements in the document.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Marquee [What It Does]

Output: Selects elements in a document using a rectangular or oval shape.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Lasso [What It Does]

Output: Makes freehand selections in a document.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Magic Wand [What It Does]

Output: Selects similar adjoining colors in a document.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Pencil [What It Does]

Output: Makes freehand solid marks (with a hard edge) in the document.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Pen [What It Does]

Output: Creates vector paths in a document.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Brush [What It Does]

Output: Creates painterly brush marks in the document; brushes vary in size, shape, and pattern.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Text [What It Does]

Output: Adds text to the document.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Shape [What It Does]

Output: Creates various shapes in the document.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Scale [What It Does]

Output: Increases or decreases the scale (size) of an element in the document.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Hand [What It Does]

Output: Moves the contents of the document for viewing purposes.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Zoom [What It Does]

Output: Changes the magnification of the document.

Adobe CS4 Design Premium All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Command+N [Command]

Output: New Finder Window

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Shift+Command+N [Command]

Output: New Folder

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Option+Command+N [Command]

Output: New Smart Folder

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Command+O [Command]

Output: Open

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Command+W [Command]

Output: Close Window

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Command+I [Command]

Output: Get Info

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Command+D [Command]

Output: Duplicate

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Command+L [Command]

Output: Make Alias

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Control+Command+T [Command]

Output: Add to Sidebar

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Command+E [Command]

Output: Eject

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Command+F [Command]

Output: Find

Common Mac Keyboard Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Finish] Paint [Method]

Output: Neat washing-up liquid is an effective grease and stain shifter on this hard-wearing surface.

How to Clean Wood Furniture Finishes - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Finish] Stain [Method]

Output: Damp dust only, if possible. Otherwise treat as unsealed wood.

How to Clean Wood Furniture Finishes - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Finish] Unsealed [Method]

Output: Wash down with water or a soapy washing-up liquid solution, applied from a cloth, not directly on the wood. Rinse and dry promptly. Do not leave wet.

How to Clean Wood Furniture Finishes - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Finish] Varnish [Method]

Output: Damp dust and avoid over-wetting precious items. Treat tough spots with a solution of diluted washing-up liquid. Polish with a chamois leather cloth or spray polish, applied on a cloth.

How to Clean Wood Furniture Finishes - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Finish] Veneer [Method]

Output: Clean with care. The fine top layer of wood may or may not be varnished and a thin varnish can easily bubble up in water. If unsealed, damp dust only. If covered with a hard-wearing synthetic coating, wash sparingly with a sponge dipped in soapy washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry.

How to Clean Wood Furniture Finishes - For Dummies


Input: [Type of Finish] Wax [Method]

Output: Detergent dulls the wax, so use soapflakes instead. Buy a ready-mixed soapy wood cleaner to make this easy. Make up the solution and dip your cloth into it. Don’t get the Table overly wet. Dry with a soft cloth.

How to Clean Wood Furniture Finishes - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] The title of the document filed in many states to create a corporation. Also known as the certificate of incorporation or corporate charter. [Term]

Output: Articles

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] The regulations of a corporation that, subject to statutory law and the articles of incorporation, provide the basic rules for the conduct of the corporation's business and affairs. [Term]

Output: Bylaws

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] Formal evidence of qualification issued by a state to a foreign corporation. [Term]

Output: Certificate of authority

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] A certificate issued by a state official as evidence that a corporation is in existence or authorized to transact business in the state. Also known as a certificate of existence or certificate of authorization. [Term]

Output: Certificate of good standing

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] A term applied to a corporation doing business in its state of incorporation. [Term]

Output: Domestic corporation

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] A term applied to a corporation doing business in a state other than its state of incorporation. [Term]

Output: Foreign corporation

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] A tax or fee usually levied annually upon a corporation, limited liability company, or similar business entity for the right to exist or do business in a particular state. [Term]

Output: Franchise taxes

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] An artificial entity created under and governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which it was formed. Limited liability companies are generally able to provide the limited personal liability of corporations and the pass-through taxation of partnerships or S corporations. [Term]

Output: LLC (limited liability company)

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] A written record of meetings of or actions by the board of directors or shareholders. [Term]

Output: Minutes

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] A minimum price of a share below which the share cannot be issued, as designated in the articles of incorporation. [Term]

Output: Par value

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] A person or entity designated to receive important tax and legal documents on behalf of the corporation. The registered agent must be located and available at a legal address within the specified jurisdiction at all times. Also known as a resident agent. [Term]

Output: Registered agent

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [What It Means] A corporation granted a special tax status as specified under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Since this type of corporation pays no income tax, all gains and losses of the corporation pass through to the individual shareholders in proportion to their holdings. [Term]

Output: SubChapter S corporation

Business Incorporation Terms to Know - For Dummies


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] The pope [What They Do]

Output: He’s the bishop of Rome and the head of the whole church.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Cardinals [What They Do]

Output: They elect the pope and work in different departments as his right-hand men.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Bishops and archbishops [What They Do]

Output: They take charge of the churches in their respective geographical areas, called dioceses.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Vicar generals [What They Do]

Output: They are priests who help the bishop govern the local churches.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Parish priests, or pastors [What They Do]

Output: They take care of all the big day-to-day duties in their churches, from leading Mass to hearing confessions.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Clergy Members' Titles] Monks and nuns [What They Do]

Output: They choose to live together, work together, and spend many hours devoted in prayer.

Who's Who in the Catholic Church? - For Dummies

The Catholic Church Chain of Command


Input: [Action] Turn on Num lock [Shortcut]

Output: Alt + Shift

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Turn off Num lock [Shortcut]

Output: Alt

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Capitalize a letter [Shortcut]

Output: Letter, pressed down

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Insert a period [Shortcut]

Output: Space twice

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Insert @ or a period in an e-mail address [Shortcut]

Output: Space

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Select text [Shortcut]

Output: Shift and scroll trackpad

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Cancel text selection [Shortcut]

Output: Escape

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Copy selected text [Shortcut]

Output: Alt + trackpad

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Cut selected text [Shortcut]

Output: Shift + Del

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Paste selected text [Shortcut]

Output: Shift + trackpad

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Type an accented or a special character [Shortcut]

Output: Press down on letter and scroll trackpad left or right

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Type a symbol [Shortcut]

Output: Symbol

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Action] Switch between input languages [Shortcut]

Output: Alt + Enter

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] G [Action]

Output: Open Go To field

BlackBerry Curve: Browser Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] K [Action]

Output: Open bookmark list

BlackBerry Curve: Browser Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] U [Action]

Output: Hide or unhide banner

BlackBerry Curve: Browser Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] R [Action]

Output: Refresh current page

BlackBerry Curve: Browser Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Space [Action]

Output: Insert period in Go To field

BlackBerry Curve: Browser Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Shift + Space [Action]

Output: Insert slash in Go To field

BlackBerry Curve: Browser Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Escape (arrow key to the right of the trackball or trackpad) [Action]

Output: Stop loading Web page

BlackBerry Curve: Browser Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Press and hold Escape (arrow key to the right of the trackball or trackpad) [Action]

Output: Close browser

BlackBerry Curve: Browser Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [What Shows Up in the Cell] #DIV/0! [What's Going On Here?]

Output: Appears when the formula calls for division by a cell that either contains the value 0 or, as is more often the case, is empty. Division by zero is a no-no in mathematics.

Deciphering Error Values in Excel 2013 Formulas - For Dummies


Input: [What Shows Up in the Cell] #NAME? [What's Going On Here?]

Output: Appears when the formula refers to a range name that doesn't exist in the worksheet. This error value appears when you type the wrong range name or fail to enclose in quotation marks some text used in the formula, causing Excel to think that the text refers to a range name.

Deciphering Error Values in Excel 2013 Formulas - For Dummies


Input: [What Shows Up in the Cell] #NULL! [What's Going On Here?]

Output: Appears most often when you insert a space (where you should have used a comma) to separate cell references used as arguments for functions.

Deciphering Error Values in Excel 2013 Formulas - For Dummies


Input: [What Shows Up in the Cell] #NUM! [What's Going On Here?]

Output: Appears when Excel encounters a problem with a number in the formula, such as the wrong type of argument in an Excel function or a calculation that produces a number too large or too small to be represented in the worksheet.

Deciphering Error Values in Excel 2013 Formulas - For Dummies


Input: [What Shows Up in the Cell] #REF! [What's Going On Here?]

Output: Appears when Excel encounters an invalid cell reference, such as when you delete a cell referred to in a formula or paste cells over the cells referred to in a formula.

Deciphering Error Values in Excel 2013 Formulas - For Dummies


Input: [What Shows Up in the Cell] #VALUE! [What's Going On Here?]

Output: Appears when you use the wrong type of argument or operator in a function, or when you call for a mathematical operation that refers to cells that contain text entries.

Deciphering Error Values in Excel 2013 Formulas - 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: [Description] A SharePoint Site Collection is a top level site that contains other sub-sites. The difference between a Site Collection and a Site is that a Site Collection contains separate security and is isolated from other Site Collections. A Site on the other hand is contained by a top level Site Collection and shares security and other aspects with other Sites within the same Site Collection. [Component]

Output: Site Collection

Microsoft Office 365 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] A SharePoint Site is nothing more than a website. At its root SharePoint is a website management system that provides a rich assortment of functionality that can be easily integrated into the SharePoint websites. [Component]

Output: Sites

Microsoft Office 365 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] A Document Library is a mechanism to store content within SharePoint. A Document Library provides functionality for content management such as check-in and check-out, versioning, security, and workflow. [Component]

Output: Document Libraries

Microsoft Office 365 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] A SharePoint List is simply a list of data. Much like you would have a grocery list a SharePoint List stores data in columns and rows. [Component]

Output: Lists

Microsoft Office 365 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] A Wiki is a specialized website that allows community members the ability to update the content of the web site on the fly. A Wiki is not specific to SharePoint however SharePoint provides Wiki functionality as a feature. [Component]

Output: Wikis

Microsoft Office 365 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] A Blog is a web log or online journal. A blog provides a forum for people to write communications that can be viewed across the entire organization or Internet. Once a blog entry is posted the content can be commented and discussed on the blog entry page. Blogs are prevalent throughout modern society and SharePoint provides the ability to get a blog up and running in a manner of minutes. [Component]

Output: Blogs

Microsoft Office 365 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] A Discussion Board allows for online discussion throughout the organization. A discussion board provides a forum for people to post questions and replies that can be viewed throughout the organization. [Component]

Output: Discussion Boards

Microsoft Office 365 For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Name] I’m Better Off [Structure] Main character gets in trouble, then gets out of trouble, and ends up better off for the experience. [Comments]

Output: Story of struggle and redemption — of losing everything and gaining something better in return. A bankruptcy, being let go from a job, losing a home, or making major mistakes and recovering from them.

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Highlight Both Loss and Gain [Structure] Main character falls in love with a business or opportunity or is doing work that fulfills their dreams — loses it when something puts those dreams on hold — and then regains it. [Comments]

Output: This is a very common business story. What makes it different than I’m Better Off is that there’s a dream that starts the story, which is followed by loss.

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Name] The Cinderella Down-and-Out Story [Structure] The main character is in a bad spot. A special helper provides gifts, but then the character loses their good standing. Eventually that good standing is restored, and the character gains incredible bliss. [Comments]

Output: The most popular story in Western civilization. In business, this could be a story of dissatisfying work and living in desperation. Then a mentor comes along and transforms the person’s life, but circumstances still hold the character back. These are eventually resolved which leads to the character’s dreams being realized.

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Name] SHARES [Structure] Start with a setting (I was sitting at my desk . . .), followed by the hindrance or obstacle that’s creating a problem. The action that was taken is given next, followed by the result. The teller then provides a statement evaluating the experience (this made me think about . . .), ending with suggested actions. [Comments]

Output: This is a very useful structure to use when time is limited. It’s particularly helpful during interviews. Or in e-mail newsletters and on blogs where space is short.

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Name] PARLAS [Structure] Start by presenting the problem. Then work your way through the action taken to solve the problem, what the result was, what was learned in the process (what I learned from this was . . .), how that learning applies to today, and ending with suggested actions for your audience. [Comments]

Output: This is a very useful structure to use when time is limited. It’s particularly helpful during interviews. Or in e-mail newsletters and on blogs where space is short.

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Name] CHARQES [Structure] Start with laying out the context — what was happening and why. Then the challenge is presented, what action was taken comes next, followed by the result in quantifiable numbers. After this, the teller gives an evaluation of the experience and finally provides suggested actions to take. [Comments]

Output: This is a very useful structure to use when time is limited. It’s particularly helpful during interviews. Or in e-mail newsletters and on blogs where space is short.

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Name] CCARLS [Structure] Start with the context of the issue (similar to CHARQES). Then the challenge is presented, the action that was taken is brought in, and the result is provided — along with the lesson. Suggested actions are given at the end. [Comments]

Output: This is a very useful structure to use when time is limited. It’s particularly helpful during interviews. Or in e-mail newsletters and on blogs where space is short.

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Open with an Opportunity [Structure] Present a possibility — a dream, a promise — based on what’s known to be true today. Follow this with the obstacle that’s preventing this possibility from happening, how others have already helped to (partially) remove the obstacle (if indeed that’s the case), and the action steps your audience can take to overcome it. [Comments]

Output: This is a powerful structure for nonprofits and companies involved in social change.

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Speak to the Why [Structure] 1. State a problem that the product or service addresses. 2. The first why is: Why is that important? Because . . . 3. The second why: Why is that important? Because . . . 4. The third why: Why is that important? Because . . . 5. The fourth why: Why is that important? Because . . . 6. The fifth why: Why is that important? Because . . . 7. The ultimate why is: Because . . . [Comments]

Output: Use in marketing to get at a product or service story. Example: 1. Our product makes stinky sneakers smell better. 2. Because stinky sneakers turn people off. 3. Because when they’re turned off to you, they won’t want to hang around you. 4. Because if they don’t want to hang around you, you can’t get to know them. 5. Because if you can’t get to know them, you can’t date them. 6. Because if you can’t date them, you won’t get one to marry you. 7. The ultimate why: If you have smelly sneakers, you’ll never find your mate (and never get married).

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Name] Leverage the Underdog [Structure] 1. Describe the significant struggle that the person has experienced. 2. Insert a hint of hope. 3. Share the moment of deliverance from the struggle. 4. Provide the key message. 5. Reference back to the implied action steps or attitudes if this can be done appropriately. 6. Show how your organization is celebrating the success. [Comments]

Output: People love underdogs. Think Superman, Spiderman, and other favorite heroes who experience deliverance. Hint: We’re all heroes who’ve experienced deliverance. And many of your customers are underdogs who have overcome and persevered. Hope is the ultimate message.

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Input: [Name] Present-Future [Structure] 1. Start out by painting the picture of the current reality. 2. Introduce the first turning point — the urgent call to do things differently. 3. State what could be. 4. Outline what is (based on another part of step 1). 5. State another example of what could be. 6. Outline what is (based on another part of step 1). 7. State another example of what could be. 8. Outline what is (based on another part of step 1). 9. Introduce the second turning point — the call to action — and articulate the finish line and problem resolution. These are action steps that will resolve shortcomings in the current reality and bring about the future. 10. End on a higher plane. Have proof of a happy ending to share so folks know their hard work, dedication, commitment, and perseverance will pay off. They’ll have a greater commitment to taking action knowing it won’t be easy, but worth it. [Comments]

Output: This structure is very useful when presenting a project that you want people to support or become a part of. And it’s a great structure to use when launching change.

11 Story Structures for Business Storytelling - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Font [Hot Keys] Alt+HFF [Function]

Output: Displays a Font drop-down menu from which you can assign a new font for the entries in your cell selection.

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The Formatting Command Buttons in the Font, Alignment, and Number Groups on the Home Tab


Input: [Button Name] Font Size [Hot Keys] Alt+HFS [Function]

Output: Displays a Font Size drop-down menu from which you can assign a new font size to the entries in your cell selection. Click the Font Size text box and enter the desired point size if it doesn’t appear on the drop-down menu.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Increase Font Size [Hot Keys] Alt+HFG [Function]

Output: Increases by one point the font size of the entries in your cell selection.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Decrease Font Size [Hot Keys] Alt+HFK [Function]

Output: Decreases by one point the font size of the entries in your cell selection.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Bold [Hot Keys] Alt+H1 [Function]

Output: Applies and removes boldface in the entries in your cell selection.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Italic [Hot Keys] Alt+H2 [Function]

Output: Applies and removes italics in the entries in your cell selection.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Underline [Hot Keys] Alt+H3U (single) or Alt+H3D (for double) [Function]

Output: Applies and removes underlining in the entries in your cell selection.

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Input: [Button Name] Borders [Hot Keys] Alt+HB [Function]

Output: Opens a Borders drop-down menu from which you can assign a new border style to or remove an existing border style from your cell selection.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Fill Color [Hot Keys] Alt+HH [Function]

Output: Opens a drop-down Color palette from which you can assign a new background color for your cell selection.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Font Color [Hot Keys] Alt+HFC [Function]

Output: Opens a drop-down Color palette from which you can assign a new font color for the entries in your cell selection.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Top Align [Hot Keys] Alt+HAT [Function]

Output: Aligns the entries in your cell selection with the top border of their cells.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Middle Align [Hot Keys] Alt+HAM [Function]

Output: Vertically centers the entries in your cell selection between the top and bottom borders of their cells.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Bottom Align [Hot Keys] Alt+HAB [Function]

Output: Aligns the entries in your cell selection with the bottom border of their cells.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Orientation [Hot Keys] Alt+HFQ [Function]

Output: Opens a drop-down menu with options for changing the angle and direction of the entries in your cell selection.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Wrap Text [Hot Keys] Alt+HW [Function]

Output: Wraps all entries in your cell selection that spill over their right borders onto multiple lines within the current column width

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Align Text Left [Hot Keys] Alt+HAL [Function]

Output: Aligns all the entries in your cell selection with the left edge of their cells

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Center [Hot Keys] Alt+HAC [Function]

Output: Centers all the entries in your cell selection within their cells.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Align Right [Hot Keys] Alt+HAR [Function]

Output: Aligns all the entries in your cell selection with the right edge of their cells.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies


Input: [Button Name] Decrease Indent [Hot Keys] Alt+H5 or Ctrl+Alt+Shift+Tab [Function]

Output: Decreases the margin between entries in your cell selection and their left cell borders by one tab stop.

Format Cells from the Ribbon in Excel 2013 - For Dummies