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

Output: Sketch→Reticulation

Photoshop CS6 Filter Gallery Colors - For Dummies


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

Output: Sketch→Stamp

Photoshop CS6 Filter Gallery Colors - For Dummies


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

Output: Sketch→Torn Edges

Photoshop CS6 Filter Gallery Colors - For Dummies


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

Output: Texture→Stained Glass

Photoshop CS6 Filter Gallery Colors - For Dummies


Input: [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Workaholic Competitive Innovative Questions authority Materialism Personal/social expression Skepticism [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)] Life balance Global thinking Diversity Unimpressed by authority Fun Self-reliance Cynicism/pessimism [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Team player Enthusiasm for change Respect for authority Tempered hopefulness Sociability Optimism [0]

Output: Values

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] An exciting adventure [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)] A difficult challenge [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] A means to an end [0]

Output: Work Is

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Consensual Collegial [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)] Challenges others [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] To be determined [0]

Output: Leadership Style

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] In person In meetings [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)] Direct Immediate E-mail Voicemail [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Text message Direct message Twitter Instagram YouTube [0]

Output: Communication

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Doesn't appreciate it [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)] Asks, How am I doing? [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] At the push of a button [0]

Output: Feedback

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Money Title Recognition [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)] Freedom Independence [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Meaningful work [0]

Output: Rewards

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] The need to feel valued and needed [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)] Do it my way Work–life balance [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Work with bright staff Work–life balance Social interaction through technology [0]

Output: Motivation

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Establish non-authoritarian environment Offer fresh assignments Provide developmental experiences Tap into their expertise Ease pressure of complex life [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)] Allow time for questions Provide references Use time-efficient approaches Keep up a quick pace Be specific about growth Allow time to earn their respect [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Provide interaction with colleagues Bring up to speed quickly Encourage mentoring Use technology Nonparental approach [0]

Output: Engagement Strategies

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: Ctrl-A [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens your Chart of Accounts

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Input: Ctrl-F [Shortcut Result]

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

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-G [Shortcut Result]

Output: Goes to register of transfer account

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-H [Shortcut Result]

Output: Displays history of any accounts receivable or payable transaction

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-I [Shortcut Result]

Output: Goes to Create Invoice window

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-J [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens the Customer Centre

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-L [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens the relevant list for current drop-down menu

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-M [Shortcut Result]

Output: Memorises current transaction or report

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-N [Shortcut Result]

Output: Creates a new transaction in whatever window is active at the time

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-P [Shortcut Result]

Output: Prints whatever form or register you have open at the time

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-Q [Shortcut Result]

Output: Produces a QuickReport for a transaction or item

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-R [Shortcut Result]

Output: Displays the account register

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-T [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens memorised transaction list

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-U [Shortcut Result]

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

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-W [Shortcut Result]

Output: Goes to Write Cheques

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-Y [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens transaction journal for that transaction

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl-F4 [Shortcut Result]

Output: Closes active window

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: F1 [Shortcut Result]

Output: Opens help for active window

QuickBooks QBi For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [0] Values [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Workaholic Competitive Innovative Questions authority Materialism Personal/social expression Skepticism [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Team player Enthusiasm for change Respect for authority Tempered hopefulness Sociability Optimism [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)]

Output: Life balance Global thinking Diversity Unimpressed by authority Fun Self-reliance Cynicism/pessimism

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [0] Work Is [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] An exciting adventure [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] A means to an end [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)]

Output: A difficult challenge

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [0] Leadership Style [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Consensual Collegial [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] To be determined [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)]

Output: Challenges others

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [0] Communication [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] In person In meetings [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Text message Direct message Twitter Instagram YouTube [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)]

Output: Direct Immediate E-mail Voicemail

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [0] Feedback [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Doesn't appreciate it [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] At the push of a button [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)]

Output: Asks, How am I doing?

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [0] Rewards [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Money Title Recognition [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Meaningful work [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)]

Output: Freedom Independence

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [0] Motivation [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] The need to feel valued and needed [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Work with bright staff Work–life balance Social interaction through technology [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)]

Output: Do it my way Work–life balance

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


Input: [0] Engagement Strategies [Baby Boomers (Born 1946–1964)] Establish non-authoritarian environment Offer fresh assignments Provide developmental experiences Tap into their expertise Ease pressure of complex life [Generation Y (Born 1980–2002)] Provide interaction with colleagues Bring up to speed quickly Encourage mentoring Use technology Nonparental approach [Generation X (Born 1965–1980)]

Output: Allow time for questions Provide references Use time-efficient approaches Keep up a quick pace Be specific about growth Allow time to earn their respect

Engage Employees of All Ages - For Dummies

Generations at Work


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

Output: Description

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


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

Output: OK

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


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

Output: Moved Permanently

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


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

Output: Found (Moved Temporarily)

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


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

Output: Bad Request

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


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

Output: Unauthorized

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


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

Output: Forbidden

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


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

Output: Not Found

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


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

Output: Miscellaneous Server Errors

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


Input: [Liquid Base Options] Milk Bananas [Additional Blend-Ins] Hemp, soy, or whey, protein powder [Vegetable Options]

Output: Carrots

Herbs and botanicals (like parsley or wheatgrass)

Adding Smoothies to Your Cancer-Fighting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Liquid Base Options] Milk substitute (like almond, rice, or soy milk) Apples [Additional Blend-Ins] Natural sweetener (like agave nectar, blackstrap molasses, honey, molasses, pure maple syrup, or stevia) [Vegetable Options]

Output: Greens

Herbs and botanicals (like parsley or wheatgrass)

Adding Smoothies to Your Cancer-Fighting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Liquid Base Options] Fruit juice Pears [Additional Blend-Ins] Silken tofu or tofu [Vegetable Options]

Output: Cucumbers

Herbs and botanicals (like parsley or wheatgrass)

Adding Smoothies to Your Cancer-Fighting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Liquid Base Options] Carrot juice Citrus fruits [Additional Blend-Ins] Kefir or yogurt [Vegetable Options]

Output: Avocados

Herbs and botanicals (like parsley or wheatgrass)

Adding Smoothies to Your Cancer-Fighting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Liquid Base Options] Unsweetened tea (like herbal or green) Stone fruits (like cherries, peaches, or plums) [Additional Blend-Ins] Spices and seasonings (like cinnamon or vanilla) [Vegetable Options]

Output: Ginger root

Herbs and botanicals (like parsley or wheatgrass)

Adding Smoothies to Your Cancer-Fighting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Liquid Base Options] Coconut water Berries [Additional Blend-Ins] Nuts and nut butters (like almond, hazelnut, or peanut) [Vegetable Options]

Output: Herbs and botanicals (like parsley or wheatgrass)

Herbs and botanicals (like parsley or wheatgrass)

Adding Smoothies to Your Cancer-Fighting Diet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Current ratio [Use] Gives some indication whether a company has enough financial cushion to meet its near-term obligations. [Formula]

Output: Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Quick ratio [Use] Same as current ratio, without including inventory in the calculation. Provides another sign of a company’s strength or weakness. [Formula]

Output: (Current assets – inventory) ÷ Current liabilities

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Return on equity (ROE) [Use] Measures how well the company is managing its resources. [Formula]

Output: Net earnings ÷ Owners’ equity

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Return on assets (ROA) [Use] Reflects the relationship between a company’s profit and the assets used to generate it. [Formula]

Output: Net earnings ÷ Total assets

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Debt to equity [Use] Indicates how dependent a company is on debt. [Formula]

Output: Total debt ÷ Owners’ equity

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Debt to assets (or debt ratio) [Use] The higher the ratio, the more financial risk the company has assumed. [Formula]

Output: Total debt ÷ Total assets

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Price-to-earnings (P/E) [Use] Clues you in to how much you are paying for the company’s earnings. [Formula]

Output: Stock price per share ÷ Net earnings per share

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Price-to-book (P/B) [Use] Compares the company’s market value to its accounting (or book) value. [Formula]

Output: Stock price (total market cap) ÷ Book value

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+S

Output: Displays the Split Transaction window (so that you can use more than one category to describe a payment or deposit).

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] Shift+Delete

Output: Cuts out the selected text in a field and moves it to the Windows Clipboard (so that you can paste it into some other field).

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+Insert

Output: Copies the selected text in a field to the Windows Clipboard (so that you can paste it into some other field).

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] Shift+Insert

Output: Pastes what's on the Clipboard into the selected field.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+P

Output: Prints the contents of the active window. (Well, almost always.)

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] F1

Output: For those times when you just have to say, Aaagh! Help! Help!

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] F11

Output: Maximizes register view.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+O

Output: Lets you open another Quicken data file.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+G

Output: Go to date.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+K

Output: Displays the financial calendar.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

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Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+B

Output: Puts you on the fast track to backing up your data.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+A

Output: Displays the Accounts List window.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

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Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+W

Output: Displays the Write Checks window.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

Why You Want to Try Really Darn Hard to Remember This


Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+L

Output: Displays the tag list.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

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Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+T

Output: Displays the memorized Payees list.

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Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+J

Output: Displays the scheduled transactions list.

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Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+U

Output: Displays the Portfolio View window.

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Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+V

Output: Allows you to void a transaction.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

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Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+Y

Output: Displays the security list.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

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Input: [Shortcut] Ctrl+H

Output: Displays the Find and Replace window.

Quicken 2013 Shortcuts That Save You Time - For Dummies

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

Output: Touch the screen.

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

Output: Touch the screen twice in the same location.

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

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

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

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

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

Output: Do the same thing as a swipe (except faster).

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

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

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

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

Droid Bionic For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Stuff You Need] 4-pair CAT-5e UTP cabling [Quantity You Need]

Output: One run from wiring closet to each outlet

Hardware You'll Need to Network Your Smart Home - For Dummies

Telephone Network


Input: [Stuff You Need] Modular wall outlets with female RJ-45 jacks [Quantity You Need]

Output: One per telephone extension

Hardware You'll Need to Network Your Smart Home - For Dummies

Telephone Network


Input: [Stuff You Need] Telephone patch cords with male RJ-45 plugs [Quantity You Need]

Output: One per telephone extension

Hardware You'll Need to Network Your Smart Home - For Dummies

Telephone Network


Input: [Stuff You Need] Telephone patch panel mounted in wiring closet [Quantity You Need]

Output: One

Hardware You'll Need to Network Your Smart Home - For Dummies

Telephone Network


Input: [Stuff You Need] CAT-5e UTP cable to connect patch panel [Quantity You Need]

Output: One run per incoming line to incoming lines from telephone company NID

Hardware You'll Need to Network Your Smart Home - For Dummies

Telephone Network


Input: [Stuff You Need] Key Service Unit (KSU) (optional) [Quantity You Need]

Output: One

Hardware You'll Need to Network Your Smart Home - For Dummies

Telephone Network


Input: + [Result]

Output: Adds 1 to the value shown in the selected number or date file

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: – [Result]

Output: Subtracts 1 from the value shown in the selected number or date field

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Alt [Result]

Output: If Alt key is held down while QuickBooks starts, QuickBooks doesn't open all the desktop windows

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl [Result]

Output: If Ctrl key is held down while QuickBooks starts, QuickBooks doesn't open a company file

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+A [Result]

Output: Displays the Chart of Accounts window

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+C [Result]

Output: Copies your selection to the Clipboard

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+E [Result]

Output: Edits the selected transaction

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+F [Result]

Output: Displays the Find window

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+G [Result]

Output: Goes to the other side of a transfer transaction

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+I [Result]

Output: Displays the Create Invoice window

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+J [Result]

Output: Displays the Customer Center window

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+M [Result]

Output: Memorizes a transaction

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+N [Result]

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

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+P [Result]

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

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+Q [Result]

Output: Creates and displays a QuickReport on the selected transaction

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+R [Result]

Output: Displays the Register window

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Crtl+T [Result]

Output: Displays the memorized transaction list

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+V [Result]

Output: Pastes the contents of the Clipboard

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+W [Result]

Output: Displays the Write Checks window

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+X [Result]

Output: Moves your selection to the Clipboard

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+Z [Result]

Output: Undoes your last action — usually

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+Del [Result]

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

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Ctrl+Ins [Result]

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

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: Esc [Result]

Output: Closes the current window

Keyboard Shortcuts for QuickBooks 2014 - For Dummies


Input: [Site Goal] Managing customer service

Output: Number of phone calls and e-mails, amount of traffic to various pages, hours of site use, cost savings, time savings

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: [Site Goal] Branding

Output: Onsite traffic, time onsite, activities performed, coupons downloaded, gross revenues

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: [Site Goal] Generating qualified leads

Output: Number of phone calls and e-mails, conversion rate of visits to leads, conversion rate of leads to sales as compared to other lead sources, traffic to various pages, number of e-mail addresses acquired, cost of customer acquisition

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: [Site Goal] Generating online sales

Output: Conversion rate of visitors to buyers, sales revenue, average dollar value of sale, number of repeat buyers, profit from online sales, cost of customer acquisition, promo code use, sales closed offline that are generated from the web, if possible (that is, enter phone orders into the system)

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: [Site Goal] Generating ad revenue

Output: Ad revenue, click-through rate, page views per ad, traffic to various pages, visitor demographics

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: [Site Goal] Measuring internal goals

Output: Conversion rates for various actions, site traffic, other measurements (depending on specific goals)

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: [Site Goal] Improving business process

Output: Site revenues, costs, profit, time savings, costs savings, repeat visits, other measurements (depending on specific goals)

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: [Press] F2 [To]

Output: Edit current cell entry and position insertion point at the end of cell contents

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Input: [Press] Shift+F2 [To]

Output: Edit comment attached to current cell and position insertion point in comment box

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Backspace [To]

Output: Delete character to left of insertion point when editing cell entry

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Delete [To]

Output: Delete character to right of insertion point when editing cell entry: otherwise, clear cell entries in current range

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Esc [To]

Output: Cancel editing in current cell entry

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Enter [To]

Output: Complete editing in current cell entry

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Ctrl+C [To]

Output: Copy cell selection to the Windows Clipboard

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Ctrl+X [To]

Output: Cut cell selection to the Windows Clipboard

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Ctrl+V [To]

Output: Paste last copied or cut cells from the Windows Clipboard

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Ctrl+hyphen (-) [To]

Output: Open Delete dialog box to delete cell selection and shift remaining cells left or up

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Ctrl+Shift+plus (+) [To]

Output: Open Insert dialog box to insert new cells and shift existing cells right or down

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Ctrl+Z [To]

Output: Undo last action

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Press] Ctrl+Y [To]

Output: Redo last undone action

Excel Workbook For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Function] LEFT [Description]

Output: Extracts one or more characters from the left side of a text string

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Function] RIGHT [Description]

Output: Extracts one or more characters from the right side of a text string

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Function] MID [Description]

Output: Extracts characters from the middle of a text string; you specify which character position to start from and how many characters to include

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Function] CONCATENATE [Description]

Output: Assembles two or more text strings into one

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Function] REPLACE [Description]

Output: Replaces part of a text string with other text

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Function] LOWER [Description]

Output: Converts a text string to all lowercase

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Function] UPPER [Description]

Output: Converts a text string to all uppercase

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Function] PROPER [Description]

Output: Converts a text string to proper case

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Function] LEN [Description]

Output: Returns a text string’s length (number of characters)

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: Working holistically [The Conscious Mind Excels at]

Output: Working linearly

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: Intuition [The Conscious Mind Excels at]

Output: Processing sequentially

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: Creativity [The Conscious Mind Excels at]

Output: Logic

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: Running your body [The Conscious Mind Excels at]

Output: Verbal language

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: Taking care of your emotions [The Conscious Mind Excels at]

Output: Mathematics

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: Storing memories [The Conscious Mind Excels at]

Output: Analysis

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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

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


Input: [Setting] Lock the Taskbar [My Recommendations]

Output: Selecting this check box locks the taskbar in place, keeping you from changing its appearance. Keep it locked to protect from accidental changes, but lock the taskbar only after you've set it up to suit your needs.

How to Customize the Windows 8 Taskbar - For Dummies

Customizing the Taskbar


Input: [Setting] Auto-Hide the Taskbar [My Recommendations]

Output: Handy mostly for small screens, this option makes the taskbar automatically hide itself when you're not near it. (Point your cursor at the screen's bottom edge to bring it back up.) Leave this option deselected to keep the taskbar always in view.

How to Customize the Windows 8 Taskbar - For Dummies

Customizing the Taskbar


Input: [Setting] Use Small Taskbar Buttons [My Recommendations]

Output: Another helper for small screens, this shrinks the taskbar to half-height, letting you pack in a few extra tiny icons.

How to Customize the Windows 8 Taskbar - For Dummies

Customizing the Taskbar


Input: [Setting] Taskbar Location On Screen [My Recommendations]

Output: Your taskbar can live on any edge of your desktop, not just the bottom. Choose any of the four edges here.

How to Customize the Windows 8 Taskbar - For Dummies

Customizing the Taskbar


Input: [Setting] Taskbar Buttons [My Recommendations]

Output: When you open lots of windows and programs, Windows accommodates the crowd by grouping similar windows under one button: All open Microsoft Word documents stack atop one Microsoft Word button, for example. To protect the taskbar from overcrowding, select the option called Always Combine, Hide Labels.

How to Customize the Windows 8 Taskbar - For Dummies

Customizing the Taskbar


Input: [Setting] Notification Area [My Recommendations]

Output: This section's Customize button lets you decide which icons should appear in the notification area. I choose Always Show All Icons and Notifications On the Taskbar.

How to Customize the Windows 8 Taskbar - For Dummies

Customizing the Taskbar


Input: [Setting] Use Peek to Preview the Desktop [My Recommendations]

Output: When you activate this feature, pointing at the strip on the taskbar's far-right edge makes the windows transparent, letting you peek at your underlying desktop. (Clicking it minimizes all open windows.) Select this check box to activate that strip.

How to Customize the Windows 8 Taskbar - For Dummies

Customizing the Taskbar


Input: [Ratio] Current ratio [Formula] Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities [Use]

Output: Gives some indication whether a company has enough financial cushion to meet its near-term obligations.

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Input: [Ratio] Quick ratio [Formula] (Current assets – inventory) ÷ Current liabilities [Use]

Output: Same as current ratio, without including inventory in the calculation. Provides another sign of a company’s strength or weakness.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Return on equity (ROE) [Formula] Net earnings ÷ Owners’ equity [Use]

Output: Measures how well the company is managing its resources.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Return on assets (ROA) [Formula] Net earnings ÷ Total assets [Use]

Output: Reflects the relationship between a company’s profit and the assets used to generate it.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Debt to equity [Formula] Total debt ÷ Owners’ equity [Use]

Output: Indicates how dependent a company is on debt.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Debt to assets (or debt ratio) [Formula] Total debt ÷ Total assets [Use]

Output: The higher the ratio, the more financial risk the company has assumed.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Price-to-earnings (P/E) [Formula] Stock price per share ÷ Net earnings per share [Use]

Output: Clues you in to how much you are paying for the company’s earnings.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Ratio] Price-to-book (P/B) [Formula] Stock price (total market cap) ÷ Book value [Use]

Output: Compares the company’s market value to its accounting (or book) value.

High-Powered Investing All-in-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Key Combination] F1 [Action]

Output: Displays the Help window

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

Output: Hides or displays the Ribbon

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Input: [Key Combination] F5 [Action]

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

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Input: [Key Combination] F6 [Action]

Output: Moves the focus to another area of the window

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Input: [Key Combination] F7 [Action]

Output: Checks the spelling in the selected object

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Input: [Key Combination] F11 [Action]

Output: Hides or displays the Navigation Pane

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Input: [Key Combination] Del [Action]

Output: Deletes the selected object

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

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

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

Output: Copies the selected text or objects to the clipboard

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

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

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

Output: Starts a new database

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

Output: Opens a database

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

Output: Prints the selected object

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

Output: Saves the selected object

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

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

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

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

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

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

Access 2013 All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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

Output: Types today’s date

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Input: [Key Combination] Ctrl+ [Action]

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

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Input: [Key Combination] Esc [Action]

Output: Cancels what you’re typing.

Access 2013 All-In-One For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Alt + Shift [Action]

Output: Turn on Num lock

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Alt [Action]

Output: Turn off Num lock

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Letter, pressed down [Action]

Output: Capitalize a letter

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Space twice [Action]

Output: Insert a period

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Space [Action]

Output: Insert @ or a period in an e-mail address

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Shift and scroll trackpad [Action]

Output: Select text

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Escape [Action]

Output: Cancel text selection

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Alt + trackpad [Action]

Output: Copy selected text

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Shift + Del [Action]

Output: Cut selected text

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Shift + trackpad [Action]

Output: Paste selected text

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Press down on letter and scroll trackpad left or right [Action]

Output: Type an accented or a special character

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Symbol [Action]

Output: Type a symbol

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [Shortcut] Alt + Enter [Action]

Output: Switch between input languages

BlackBerry Pearl Typing Shortcuts - For Dummies


Input: [The Conscious Mind Excels at] Working linearly

Output: Working holistically

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: [The Conscious Mind Excels at] Processing sequentially

Output: Intuition

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: [The Conscious Mind Excels at] Logic

Output: Creativity

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: [The Conscious Mind Excels at] Verbal language

Output: Running your body

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: [The Conscious Mind Excels at] Mathematics

Output: Taking care of your emotions

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: [The Conscious Mind Excels at] Analysis

Output: Storing memories

Comparing the Conscious and Unconscious Minds - For Dummies


Input: [Myth] You’ll get huge unless you lift light weights. [Reality]

Output: The only way your muscles will burst the seams of your dress shirts is if you regularly lift extremely heavy weight repetitions, and if you have a body type that will even allow for the development of mega muscles.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Myth] You’re the only one in the gym baffled by the equipment. [Reality]

Output: No one is born knowing how to operate the assisted dip machine or perform a decline chest fly! Weight training equipment can baffle even the sharpest of minds.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Myth] Weight lifting is dangerous. [Reality]

Output: If Dr. Ruth tried to hoist a 300-pound barbell overhead, that would be dangerous. But if you use good technique and common sense, you’re likely to stay injury free.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Myth] Thigh exercises will slim your thighs, and ab exercises will whittle your middle. [Reality]

Output: You can’t melt the fat off any particular body part by performing exercises that target that area. There simply is no such thing as spot reducing.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Myth] Lifting weights won’t help you lose weight. [Reality]

Output: Lifting weights is an essential part of a fat-loss program. Developing muscle is the only way to boost your metabolism, which can help you lose fat and keep it off.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Myth] Free weights are for muscleheads and machines are for beginners. [Reality]

Output: The free-weight room of a gym isn’t a special club for bodybuilders; novices are welcome there and should make a point of learning to use dumbbells and barbells.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Injury (Apply pressure to stop the bleeding) [Symptom(s)]

Output: Bleeding

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Uterine disease in intact female rabbits. [Symptom(s)]

Output: Blood in urine

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Severe illness [Symptom(s)]

Output: Inability to stand; staggering

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Injury to the spine [Symptom(s)]

Output: Paralysis

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Illness or infection [Symptom(s)]

Output: Rapid breathing, raspy breathing, heavy coughing

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Serious illness or mild colic [Symptom(s)]

Output: Refusal to eat

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Injury or illness [Symptom(s)]

Output: Severe pain indicated by refusal to eat, teeth grinding, and limping

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Intestinal or urinary blockage [Symptom(s)]

Output: Straining to defecate or urinate

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Injury [Symptom(s)]

Output: Swelling on body part that’s hot to the touch

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Eye injury or infection [Symptom(s)]

Output: Teary, closed, red, or cloudy eye

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Chill or fever [Symptom(s)]

Output: Temperature significantly above or below 101–103ºF

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Possible Cause] Injury, bacterial infection [Symptom(s)]

Output: Tilted head

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Extracts one or more characters from the left side of a text string [Function]

Output: LEFT

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Extracts one or more characters from the right side of a text string [Function]

Output: RIGHT

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Extracts characters from the middle of a text string; you specify which character position to start from and how many characters to include [Function]

Output: MID

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Assembles two or more text strings into one [Function]

Output: CONCATENATE

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Replaces part of a text string with other text [Function]

Output: REPLACE

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Converts a text string to all lowercase [Function]

Output: LOWER

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Converts a text string to all uppercase [Function]

Output: UPPER

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Converts a text string to proper case [Function]

Output: PROPER

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Returns a text string’s length (number of characters) [Function]

Output: LEN

Excel Text Functions You'll Find Helpful - For Dummies


Input: [Operator] == [Description]

Output: Returns true if the expression on the left evaluates to the same value as the expression on the right.

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Input: [Operator] != [Description]

Output: Returns true if the expression on the left does not evaluate to the same value as the expression on the right.

How to Use Boolean Expressions in Java - For Dummies


Input: [Operator] < [Description]

Output: Returns true if the expression on the left evaluates to a value that is less than the value of the expression on the right.

How to Use Boolean Expressions in Java - For Dummies


Input: [Operator] <= [Description]

Output: Returns true if the expression on the left evaluates to a value that is less than or equal to the expression on the right.

How to Use Boolean Expressions in Java - For Dummies


Input: [Operator] > [Description]

Output: Returns true if the expression on the left evaluates to a value that is greater than the value of the expression on the right.

How to Use Boolean Expressions in Java - For Dummies


Input: [Operator] >= [Description]

Output: Returns true if the expression on the left evaluates to a value that is greater than or equal to the expression on the right.

How to Use Boolean Expressions in Java - For Dummies


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

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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: [Meal] Breakfast [Instead of:] Cornflakes [Have:]

Output: Muesli

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Instant porridge oats [Have:]

Output: Unprocessed oats made into porridge

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] White toast [Have:]

Output: Granary toast

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Lunch [Instead of:] Jacket potato with filling [Have:]

Output: Baked sweet potato with filling

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] White baguette [Have:]

Output: Pitta bread

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Brown bread sandwiches [Have:]

Output: Wholegrain bread sandwiches

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Dinner [Instead of:] Curry with white rice [Have:]

Output: Curry with basmati rice

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Shepherd’s pie [Have:]

Output: Spaghetti bolognese

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Stir-fry with instant rice [Have:]

Output: Stir-fry with noodles

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Desserts [Instead of:] Bread and butter pudding made with white bread [Have:]

Output: Bread and butter pudding made with fruit loaf

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] Fruit crumble made with white flour [Have:]

Output: Fruit crumble made with oat topping

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Snacks [Instead of:] Muffins/cakes/biscuits [Have:]

Output: Cakes, biscuits, or muffins made with fruit, oats, and wholegrains

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Input: [Instead of:] White bread and jam [Have:]

Output: Fruit loaf with ricotta

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of:] White crackers and cheese [Have:]

Output: Wholegrain crispbread with avocado or hummus dip

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Task] Check for updates with Software Update [Schedule]

Output: Automatic setting

Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

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Input: [Task] Back up with Time Machine [Schedule]

Output: Automatic

Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

OS X Mountain Lion Maintenance Checklist - For Dummies


Input: [Task] Defragment (Micromat TechTool Pro/Prosoft Engineering Drive Genius) [Schedule]

Output: Once a month

Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

OS X Mountain Lion Maintenance Checklist - For Dummies


Input: [Task] Repair Disk Permissions (Disk Utility) [Schedule]

Output: Once a week

Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

OS X Mountain Lion Maintenance Checklist - For Dummies


Input: [Task] Delete Unnecessary User Accounts (System Preferences) [Schedule]

Output: As necessary

Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

OS X Mountain Lion Maintenance Checklist - For Dummies


Input: [Task] Scan for viruses (Intego VirusBarrier X6, ClamXav 2) [Schedule]

Output: Automatic

Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

OS X Mountain Lion Maintenance Checklist - For Dummies


Input: [Task] Check all volumes for errors (Disk Utility/Micromat TechTool Pro) [Schedule]

Output: Once a week

Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

OS X Mountain Lion Maintenance Checklist - For Dummies


Input: [Task] Check for the latest drivers for your hardware [Schedule]

Output: Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

OS X Mountain Lion Maintenance Checklist - For Dummies


Input: [Task] Delete temporary Internet cache files (Prosoft Engineering Drive Genius) [Schedule]

Output: Once a month

Once a month (or after installing new hardware)

OS X Mountain Lion Maintenance Checklist - For Dummies


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

Output: Definition

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

Output: The Web page appears as expected.

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


Input: 301 [1] Moved Permanently [3] When a search engine spider sees this status code, it simply moves to the appropriate other page. [2]

Output: The Web page has been redirected permanently to another Web page URL.

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


Input: 302 [1] Found (Moved Temporarily) [3] This status should raise a red flag. Although there are supposedly legitimate uses for a 302 Redirect code, they can cause serious problems with search engines and could even indicate something malicious is going on. Spammers frequently use 302 Redirects. [2]

Output: The Web page has been moved temporarily to a different URL.

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


Input: 400 [1] Bad Request [3] This could be caused by a typo in the URL. Whatever the cause, it means the search engine spider is blocked from reaching the content pages. [2]

Output: The server could not understand the request because of bad syntax.

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


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

Output: The request requires user authentication.

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


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

Output: The server understood the request, but refuses to fulfill it.

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


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

Output: The Web page is not available.

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


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

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


Input: [Reality] The only way your muscles will burst the seams of your dress shirts is if you regularly lift extremely heavy weight repetitions, and if you have a body type that will even allow for the development of mega muscles. [Myth]

Output: You’ll get huge unless you lift light weights.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Reality] No one is born knowing how to operate the assisted dip machine or perform a decline chest fly! Weight training equipment can baffle even the sharpest of minds. [Myth]

Output: You’re the only one in the gym baffled by the equipment.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Reality] If Dr. Ruth tried to hoist a 300-pound barbell overhead, that would be dangerous. But if you use good technique and common sense, you’re likely to stay injury free. [Myth]

Output: Weight lifting is dangerous.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Reality] You can’t melt the fat off any particular body part by performing exercises that target that area. There simply is no such thing as spot reducing. [Myth]

Output: Thigh exercises will slim your thighs, and ab exercises will whittle your middle.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Reality] Lifting weights is an essential part of a fat-loss program. Developing muscle is the only way to boost your metabolism, which can help you lose fat and keep it off. [Myth]

Output: Lifting weights won’t help you lose weight.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Reality] The free-weight room of a gym isn’t a special club for bodybuilders; novices are welcome there and should make a point of learning to use dumbbells and barbells. [Myth]

Output: Free weights are for muscleheads and machines are for beginners.

Weight Training For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Provides access to all the elements of an entire page. Every page loaded into a browser becomes a Document object that you access using the document keyword. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_document.asp. [Object]

Output: Document

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Allows interaction with the events and event handlers associated with a page. Each element type has specific events associated with it, such as the click event associated with the Button object. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_event.asp. [Object]

Output: Event

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Provides a base class from which all HTML elements are derived. This base class defines the properties and methods that all HTML elements provide. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_all.asp. [Object]

Output: HTMLElement

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an HTML hyperlink. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_anchor.asp. [Object]

Output: Anchor

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Defines the area within an HTML image map that's used to create clickable regions for a graphic element. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_area.asp. [Object]

Output: Area

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Specifies the default address or a default target for all links on a page. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_base.asp. [Object]

Output: Base

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents the tag portion of a page, including all the elements contained within that tag. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_body.asp. [Object]

Output: Body

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents a button on a page. This object is specifically associated with the tag, rather than the tag form of button. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_pushbutton.asp. [Object]

Output: Button

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents a form and includes all the elements within that form. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_form.asp. [Object]

Output: Form

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents a frame (the tag) or an inline frame (the tag) and all the elements within that tag. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_frame.asp. [Object]

Output: Frame and IFrame

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Provides access to a frameset that contains two or more frames. This object specifies only the number of rows and columns used to hold the associated frames. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_frameset.asp. [Object]

Output: Frameset

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an embedded image. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_image.asp. [Object]

Output: Image

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an tag of type button used for building a form. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_button.asp. [Object]

Output: Input Button

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an tag of type check box used for building a form. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_checkbox.asp. [Object]

Output: Input Checkbox

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an tag of type file upload used for building a form. When the user clicks the button, the browser presents a browse dialog box used to locate the file. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_fileupload.asp. [Object]

Output: Input File

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an tag of type hidden. A hidden element is used to send data to the server but is invisible to the end user. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_hidden.asp. [Object]

Output: Input Hidden

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an tag of type text used for building a form. This particular form of text control displays asterisks instead of the characters the user has typed to keep passwords and other secret information hidden. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_password.asp. [Object]

Output: Input Password

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an tag of type radio button used for building a form. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_radio.asp. [Object]

Output: Input Radio

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an tag of type button used for building a form. This button type is used to reset the form to its original state. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_reset.asp. [Object]

Output: Input Reset

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an tag of type button used for building a form. This button type is used to send data to the server. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_submit.asp. [Object]

Output: Input Submit

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents an tag of type text used for building a form. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_text.asp. [Object]

Output: Input Text

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Creates an HTML link on the page. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_link.asp. [Object]

Output: Link

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Defines meta data used to describe page content, automatically refresh content, or perform other tasks. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_meta.asp. [Object]

Output: Meta

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Create a generic object used to hold non-text data such as pictures, controls, and audio. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_object.asp. [Object]

Output: Object

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents a drop-down list where the user can choose a single entry. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_option.asp. [Object]

Output: Option

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents a drop-down list where the user can choose one or more entries. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_select.asp. [Object]

Output: Select

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Specifies the appearance of other elements on the page. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_style.asp. [Object]

Output: Style

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Creates a table on the page and contains both row and cell elements used to hold content. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_table.asp. [Object]

Output: Table

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents a data cell within a table. The tag is used for general data items, and the tag defines headings. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_tabledata.asp. [Object]

Output: td and th

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents a row of data cells within a table. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_tablerow.asp. [Object]

Output: tr

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Description] Represents a multi-row text element on the page. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_textarea.asp. [Object]

Output: Textarea

How to Use HTML DOM Objects to Manage Structure - For Dummies


Input: [Character] \n [Meaning]

Output: Newline

Special Characters in Perl - For Dummies


Input: [Character] \r [Meaning]

Output: Carriage return

Special Characters in Perl - For Dummies


Input: [Character] \t [Meaning]

Output: Tab character

Special Characters in Perl - For Dummies


Input: [Character] \f [Meaning]

Output: Formfeed character

Special Characters in Perl - For Dummies


Input: [Character] \b [Meaning]

Output: Backspace character

Special Characters in Perl - For Dummies


Input: [Character] \v [Meaning]

Output: Vertical tab

Special Characters in Perl - For Dummies


Input: [Character] \a [Meaning]

Output: Bell or beep

Special Characters in Perl - For Dummies


Input: [Character] \e [Meaning]

Output: Escape character

Special Characters in Perl - For Dummies


Input: [Element] Call to the Header template [In Page Template?] Yes [In Design Portfolio Template?]

Output: Yes

No. The is defined in CSS with a width of 900px.

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Differences between the Page and Category Templates


Input: [Element] Two-column layout [In Page Template?] Yes. The styling is defined in CSS with a width: 600px. [In Design Portfolio Template?]

Output: No. The is defined in CSS with a width of 900px.

No. The is defined in CSS with a width of 900px.

WordPress Category Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Element] Call to the post/page title [In Page Template?] Yes [In Design Portfolio Template?]

Output: No

No. The is defined in CSS with a width of 900px.

WordPress Category Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Element] Call to the post/page content [In Page Template?] Yes [In Design Portfolio Template?]

Output: No

No. The is defined in CSS with a width of 900px.

WordPress Category Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Element] Call to the featured image [In Page Template?] No [In Design Portfolio Template?]

Output: Yes

No. The is defined in CSS with a width of 900px.

WordPress Category Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Element] Call to the Sidebar template [In Page Template?] Yes [In Design Portfolio Template?]

Output: No

No. The is defined in CSS with a width of 900px.

WordPress Category Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Element] Call to the Footer template [In Page Template?] Yes [In Design Portfolio Template?]

Output: Yes

No. The is defined in CSS with a width of 900px.

WordPress Category Templates - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of] Instant oatmeal [Choose This]

Output: Steel-cut oatmeal

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of] White rice [Choose This]

Output: Brown rice or quinoa

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of] Penne pasta [Choose This]

Output: Cheese tortellini

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of] Sugary cereal [Choose This]

Output: Bran cereal

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of] White bread [Choose This]

Output: Sourdough bread

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of] Popcorn [Choose This]

Output: Nuts

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Instead of] Snack crackers [Choose This]

Output: Whole-grain crisp or rye crackers

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Breakfast [Have:] Muesli [Instead of:]

Output: Cornflakes

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Unprocessed oats made into porridge [Instead of:]

Output: Instant porridge oats

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Granary toast [Instead of:]

Output: White toast

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Lunch [Have:] Baked sweet potato with filling [Instead of:]

Output: Jacket potato with filling

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Pitta bread [Instead of:]

Output: White baguette

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Wholegrain bread sandwiches [Instead of:]

Output: Brown bread sandwiches

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Dinner [Have:] Curry with basmati rice [Instead of:]

Output: Curry with white rice

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Spaghetti bolognese [Instead of:]

Output: Shepherd’s pie

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Stir-fry with noodles [Instead of:]

Output: Stir-fry with instant rice

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Desserts [Have:] Bread and butter pudding made with fruit loaf [Instead of:]

Output: Bread and butter pudding made with white bread

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Fruit crumble made with oat topping [Instead of:]

Output: Fruit crumble made with white flour

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Meal] Snacks [Have:] Cakes, biscuits, or muffins made with fruit, oats, and wholegrains [Instead of:]

Output: Muffins/cakes/biscuits

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Fruit loaf with ricotta [Instead of:]

Output: White bread and jam

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Have:] Wholegrain crispbread with avocado or hummus dip [Instead of:]

Output: White crackers and cheese

Managing PCOS For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition) - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] ANOVA [What It Does]

Output: There are actually three different ANOVA tools. None is specifically useful for forecasting, but each of the tools can help you understand the data set that underlies your forecast. The ANOVA tools help you distinguish among samples — for example, do people who live in Tennessee like a particular brand of car better than those who live in Vermont?

Excel Sales Forecasting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Correlation [What It Does]

Output: This tool is an important one, regardless of the method you use to do your forecast. If you have more than one variable, it can tell you how strongly the two variables are related (plus or minus 1.0 is strong, 0.0 means no relationship). If you have only one variable, it can tell you how strongly one time period is related to another.

Excel Sales Forecasting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Descriptive Statistics [What It Does]

Output: Use the Descriptive Statistics tool to get a handle on things like the average and the standard deviation of your data. Understanding these basic statistics is important so you know what's going on with your forecasts.

Excel Sales Forecasting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Exponential Smoothing [What It Does]

Output: I hate this tool's name — it sounds ominous and intimidating, which the tool is not. When you have just one variable — something such as sales revenue or unit sales — you look to a previous actual value to predict the next one (maybe the previous month, or the same month in the previous year). All this tool does is adjust the next forecast by using the error in the prior forecast.

Excel Sales Forecasting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Moving Average [What It Does]

Output: A moving average shows the average of results over time. The first one might be the average for January, February, and March; the second would then be the average for February, March, and April; and so on. This method of forecasting tends to focus on the signal (what's really going on in the baseline) and to minimize the noise (random fluctuations in the baseline).

Excel Sales Forecasting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Tool] Regression [What It Does]

Output: Regression is closely related to correlation. Use this tool to forecast one variable (such as sales) from another (such as date or advertising). It gives you a couple of numbers to use in an equation, like Sales = 50000 + (10 * Date).

Excel Sales Forecasting For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: Fail to back up your words with actions

Output: Honour your word and keep your promises

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Act or speak in a way that causes real harm to others

Output: Be honest with yourself and honest with others

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Act superior to others or browbeat someone weaker than yourself

Output: Accept people as they are and judge only their actions

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Fail to act right because no one is watching

Output: Treat others with respect and candour

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Don’t give of your best

Output: Let people know where you stand on important issues

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Don’t follow your own conscience

Output: Be genuine and transparent with people; don’t deceive through silence or inaction

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Don’t practise what you preach

Output: Be true to your values and purpose

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Manipulate or mislead others (or yourself)

Output: Live up to your standards and always do the right thing

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Tell white lies to look good, or to avoid looking bad

Output: Admit and accept your own mistakes

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Use bluff or bluster to get your own way

Output: Say what you mean, and mean what you say

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: Pretend to be anything other than your authentic self

Output: Walk your talk

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you increase your personal power and confidence


Input: [Choose This] Steel-cut oatmeal [Instead of]

Output: Instant oatmeal

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Choose This] Brown rice or quinoa [Instead of]

Output: White rice

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Choose This] Cheese tortellini [Instead of]

Output: Penne pasta

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Choose This] Bran cereal [Instead of]

Output: Sugary cereal

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Choose This] Sourdough bread [Instead of]

Output: White bread

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Choose This] Nuts [Instead of]

Output: Popcorn

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Choose This] Whole-grain crisp or rye crackers [Instead of]

Output: Snack crackers

Swapping High-Glycemic Foods for Low-Glycemic Foods - For Dummies


Input: [Report] Beige Book (from the Federal Reserve) [Description]

Output: Compiles regional economic assessments from the Fed’s 12 district banks

Essential Economic Reports for High-Powered Investors - For Dummies


Input: [Report] Consumer price index (CPI) [Description]

Output: Measures the cost of goods and services at the retail level

Essential Economic Reports for High-Powered Investors - For Dummies


Input: [Report] Existing-home sales and housing starts [Description]

Output: Indicates strength of housing market

Essential Economic Reports for High-Powered Investors - For Dummies


Input: [Report] Gross domestic product (GDP) [Description]

Output: Measures total economic activity

Essential Economic Reports for High-Powered Investors - For Dummies


Input: [Report] Index of leading economic indicators (LEI) [Description]

Output: Gauges the economy’s direction over the next six to nine months

Essential Economic Reports for High-Powered Investors - For Dummies


Input: [Report] Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and regional purchasing managers’ reports [Description]

Output: Indicate current business conditions and future outlooks

Essential Economic Reports for High-Powered Investors - For Dummies


Input: [Report] Monthly non-farm payroll report (NFP) [Description]

Output: Assesses the overall labor market

Essential Economic Reports for High-Powered Investors - For Dummies


Input: [Report] Producer price index (PPI) [Description]

Output: Measures prices at the wholesale level

Essential Economic Reports for High-Powered Investors - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This] Position the cursor. [Do This]

Output: Tap where you want the cursor to be.

How to Work with Text on the Palm Pre - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This] Position the cursor more precisely. [Do This]

Output: Tap where you want the cursor to be, hold down the Orange key, and move your finger in the direction you want to move the cursor.

How to Work with Text on the Palm Pre - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This] Select text. [Do This]

Output: Hold down the Shift key and move your finger in the direction you want to select text.

How to Work with Text on the Palm Pre - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This] Copy text. [Do This]

Output: Select the text you want to copy, hold one finger on the gesture area, and press the C key.

How to Work with Text on the Palm Pre - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This] Cut text. [Do This]

Output: Select the text you want to cut, hold one finger on the gesture area, and press the X key.

How to Work with Text on the Palm Pre - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This] Paste text. [Do This]

Output: Tap where you want text to be pasted, hold one figure on the gesture area, and press the V key.

How to Work with Text on the Palm Pre - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This] Toggle bold text (works only in certain applications). [Do This]

Output: Press the Sym and B keys.

How to Work with Text on the Palm Pre - For Dummies


Input: [To Do This] Toggle italic text (works only in certain applications). [Do This]

Output: Press the Sym and I keys.

How to Work with Text on the Palm Pre - For Dummies


Input: Number of phone calls and e-mails, amount of traffic to various pages, hours of site use, cost savings, time savings [Site Goal]

Output: Managing customer service

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: Onsite traffic, time onsite, activities performed, coupons downloaded, gross revenues [Site Goal]

Output: Branding

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: Number of phone calls and e-mails, conversion rate of visits to leads, conversion rate of leads to sales as compared to other lead sources, traffic to various pages, number of e-mail addresses acquired, cost of customer acquisition [Site Goal]

Output: Generating qualified leads

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: Conversion rate of visitors to buyers, sales revenue, average dollar value of sale, number of repeat buyers, profit from online sales, cost of customer acquisition, promo code use, sales closed offline that are generated from the web, if possible (that is, enter phone orders into the system) [Site Goal]

Output: Generating online sales

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: Ad revenue, click-through rate, page views per ad, traffic to various pages, visitor demographics [Site Goal]

Output: Generating ad revenue

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: Conversion rates for various actions, site traffic, other measurements (depending on specific goals) [Site Goal]

Output: Measuring internal goals

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: Site revenues, costs, profit, time savings, costs savings, repeat visits, other measurements (depending on specific goals) [Site Goal]

Output: Improving business process

Specifying Business Online Marketing Objectives - For Dummies

Site Goals and Objectives


Input: [Symptom(s)] Bleeding [Possible Cause]

Output: Injury (Apply pressure to stop the bleeding)

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Blood in urine [Possible Cause]

Output: Uterine disease in intact female rabbits.

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Inability to stand; staggering [Possible Cause]

Output: Severe illness

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Paralysis [Possible Cause]

Output: Injury to the spine

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Rapid breathing, raspy breathing, heavy coughing [Possible Cause]

Output: Illness or infection

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Refusal to eat [Possible Cause]

Output: Serious illness or mild colic

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Severe pain indicated by refusal to eat, teeth grinding, and limping [Possible Cause]

Output: Injury or illness

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Straining to defecate or urinate [Possible Cause]

Output: Intestinal or urinary blockage

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Swelling on body part that’s hot to the touch [Possible Cause]

Output: Injury

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Teary, closed, red, or cloudy eye [Possible Cause]

Output: Eye injury or infection

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Temperature significantly above or below 101–103ºF [Possible Cause]

Output: Chill or fever

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


Input: [Symptom(s)] Tilted head [Possible Cause]

Output: Injury, bacterial infection

Rabbits For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies


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: Honour your word and keep your promises

Output: Fail to back up your words with actions

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Be honest with yourself and honest with others

Output: Act or speak in a way that causes real harm to others

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Accept people as they are and judge only their actions

Output: Act superior to others or browbeat someone weaker than yourself

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Treat others with respect and candour

Output: Fail to act right because no one is watching

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Let people know where you stand on important issues

Output: Don’t give of your best

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Be genuine and transparent with people; don’t deceive through silence or inaction

Output: Don’t follow your own conscience

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Be true to your values and purpose

Output: Don’t practise what you preach

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Live up to your standards and always do the right thing

Output: Manipulate or mislead others (or yourself)

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Admit and accept your own mistakes

Output: Tell white lies to look good, or to avoid looking bad

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Say what you mean, and mean what you say

Output: Use bluff or bluster to get your own way

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


Input: Walk your talk

Output: Pretend to be anything other than your authentic self

Confidence For Dummies Cheat Sheet - For Dummies

Each time you do this, you reduce your personal power and confidence


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: [Pros] Cost: Unless you’re talking about the very high-end models, most digital keyboards are affordable and much less expensive than acoustic keyboards. [Cons]

Output: Complexity: Some digital keyboards, such as workstations, come with a baffling number of sampled sounds, sequencing tools, and effects. Figuring out how to utilize these features requires a steep learning curve. Additionally, knobs and levers can break, circuitry can go haywire, and any number of other things can go wrong over the years. Because of the sophisticated gadgetry in most digital keyboards, they tend to run amok more often than your average acoustic keyboard.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Digital Keyboard - For Dummies


Input: [Pros] Size: No matter where you live, I bet you can find a spot for your digital keyboard. Plus, you can move it yourself should the need arise, such as if the acoustics are better in one room than another or if you want to take it on the road for family singalongs. [Cons]

Output: Power: You must have electricity, or at least a whole bunch of D-size batteries, in order to play your digital keyboard.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Digital Keyboard - For Dummies


Input: [Pros] Versatility: Most digital keyboards come loaded with different sounds, so you can be a one-person band or play a pipe organ without buying the enormous acoustic version. [Cons]

Output: Sound quality: Some digital sounds are out-of-this-world fantastic, but others are very unconvincing when you’re trying to mimic an acoustic instrument.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Digital Keyboard - For Dummies


Input: [Pros] Maintenance: Digital keyboards require no tuning and no tweaking — you just plug and play. You need to dust your keyboard monthly, but that doesn’t cost you anything but a little time. [Cons]

Output: Keyboard action: Many digital keyboards aren’t touch-sensitive, meaning that whether you play the key hard or soft, you hear the same volume. Only the volume knob can control the volume on some models. The models that have “weighted action” try to give you the feel of an acoustic piano; some succeed where others fail.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Digital Keyboard - For Dummies


Input: [Pros] Headphones: If you have grouchy neighbors, young children, or other housemates who demand quiet, the option of headphones is an important one. You can turn off the sound to the outside world and still hear yourself practicing on your digital keyboard long into naptimes or the wee night hours. [Cons]

Output: Obsolescence: Like most electronic devices and computers, today’s keyboards probably won’t be tomorrow’s desire. Eventually you’ll want to upgrade to the latest and greatest model, and very few digital keyboards retain their value.

Pros and Cons of Buying a Digital Keyboard - For Dummies


Input: [Cons]

Output: Addiction: If you buy one, pretty soon you’ll want another, and another, and another. Or you’ll want more sound samples, a better amp, a better speaker, a new stand, or a new case. The common mantra among keyboard players in the digital world is, “I need more gear!”

Pros and Cons of Buying a Digital Keyboard - For Dummies


Input: [Object] Document [Description]

Output: Provides access to all the elements of an entire page. Every page loaded into a browser becomes a Document object that you access using the document keyword. You can see a complete list of the methods and properties associated with this object at www.w3schools.com/jsref/dom_obj_document.asp.

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