If you have an existing document with your data already entered, you can double-click it to open it; otherwise, you'll need to open a new workbook and enter your data now. This method is useful for text that you already have in your spreadsheet. Note that this cell must be different than the cell in which your target text appears. The LEFT and RIGHT formula are built on the same premise, though the LEFT formula displays characters from the left side of your cell's text and the RIGHT formula displays characters from the right. The formula is "=DIRECTION(Cell Name, Number of characters to display)" without the quotation marks. For example: =LEFT(A3, 6) displays the first six characters in cell A3. If the text in A3 says "Cats are better", the truncated text will read "Cats a" in your selected cell. =RIGHT(B2, 5) displays the last 5 characters in cell B2. If the text in B2 says "I love wikiHow", the truncated text will read "kiHow" in your selected cell. Keep in mind that spaces count as characters. Your selected cell will automatically fill with the truncated text.
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One-sentence summary -- Open Microsoft Excel. Select the cell where you want the truncated text to appear. Type the LEFT or RIGHT formula into your selected cell. Press Enter when the formula is complete.

Each professor should provide you with a syllabus on the first day of class. The syllabus will list all the materials you need for each class in addition to a schedule of assignments with due dates. Carefully read over each syllabus as soon as you get it. Highlight the materials you need as well as other pertinent information, such as attendance and late work policies. Ask your professor if anything seems unclear. It's also a good idea to reread each syllabus several times throughout the semester to remind yourself of important information. It's important that you purchase all the required reading for your classes. Once you get a copy of the syllabus for each class, bring them to the school bookstore, and check off each subject you buy the books for one by one. When you are finished, double check to ensure you haven't missed any. Your teacher will not provide any materials they've asked you to secure. It's also unlikely you can "borrow" a book from the teacher, as you might have been able to in high school. Consulting your syllabi, organize your schoolbooks at home in the chronological order you will need them. You'll be ready to read your way through the year and won't struggle to find a title when you need it. While at the bookstore, purchase a calendar that extends many months out, so you can keep track of dorm events, exams, papers and thesis presentations. Choose a planner that's easy to carry with you and has plenty of space to create notes. While digital planners are available, a paper planner enables you to see tasks for many months at a time at a glance. Many digital planners show a marker to indicate you have something a given day, but require you to click further to see relevant details. A paper planner, however analog, shows you all events and relevant notes easily. Put important syllabi dates in your calendar before you start classes. You can hit the ground running and see what will be due right away, while everyone else is still getting oriented.This will also help you prepare for times when projects or tests for different classes are scheduled during the same few days or weeks. Look over your syllabi and take stock of the basic school supplies you will need to complete the assignments listed, such as binders, pens, dividers, and notepaper. Make a list, checking off any you already own. Purchase any you don't have from an office supply store, such as OfficeMax or Staples. Color coding can help keep your materials for different subjects better organized. Simply assign a color to each subject and purchase a binder, notebook, etc. for that class in that color. It will make keeping track of your notes and materials easier if you always know where to look. Get a sheet of stickers in each color as well. You can code handouts, too, so you know at a glance what subject they belong to.
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One-sentence summary -- Read through your syllabi. Pick up your books. Buy a calendar or day planner. Get all necessary school supplies.

You can still redeem Xbox Points, so you can purchase Points cards or Gift Cards loaded with a preset amount. Cards are available in a wide range of values in your local currency. Points cards can still be obtained from a variety of retailers as well, though no new ones are being made. Points will be redeemed into their equivalent value in your local currency. Points that are converted to your local currency will expire in one year. Ensure that you are logged into the account that you want to redeem the card for. See this guide for details on logging into Xbox Live. Press Xbox Guide button on your controller, and then select the "Games & Apps" tab. Select the "Redeem Code" button and enter the code from the back of the Gift Card or the code you received via email when purchasing online. If the code is entered correctly, the amount will appear in your Xbox account. You can also redeem the code online at live.xbox.com/en-US/RedeemCode
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One-sentence summary -- Purchase a card. Sign into your Xbox Live account. Open the Guide menu. Redeem the code.

Mail website using your Yahoo! account. If you are trying to reset your password because you aren't able to get into your account, click here. You will need to type it twice to confirm it. Click here for tips on creating a strong yet easy-to-remember password. Your Yahoo! Mail password is the same password for all other Yahoo! products, including Yahoo! Messenger and Yahoo! Finance. If you're using Outlook or another email program to manage your Yahoo! account, you'll need to change the password in your account settings in Outlook. Click here for instructions.
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Log into the Yahoo! Hover over the Gear button and select "Account Info". Click the "Account security" tab on the left. Click "Change password". Enter your new password. Click "Continue" to save your new password. Adjust your mail client settings (if necessary).