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Not only news and announcements, but a handy collection of hints and tips to help you get the most out of the software you use.

Save time by entering data within selected cells in Google Sheets and Excel

In this quick tip, we show you how you to save time and effort when entering data across multiple rows and columns. This method works both in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

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NEW to Google Docs – make paragraph marks visible

In today’s quick tip we show you how to make editing documents a lot easier by using the new ‘Show Non-Printing Characters’ feature in Google Docs. This allows you see line, paragraph, page and section breaks as well as spaces and tabs, just like in Microsoft Word.

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Fine-tune Indents with the Ruler in Google Docs & MS Word

In this Quick Tip, we show you how to have total control when adjusting Indents on the ruler in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. You don’t have to be constrained to the lines on the ruler! This is especially useful for bulleted and numbered lists.

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Duplicate an Object in Google Slides and PowerPoint

In today’s quick tip we show you a handy shortcut that can be used both in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint. Did you know that instead of copying and pasting an object, you can create a duplicate by clicking and dragging?

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Layout a footer using tables instead of tabs in Word & Docs

While it’s common to use tabs in a header and footer, another option is to insert a table with one row and as many columns you need. Many people find tables much easier to manage than tabs, so it could be a good time (and sanity…) saver!

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Quickly go to a task in a Microsoft Project Gantt Chart

This Microsoft Project Quick Tip will enable you to go straight to task you want to view in the Gantt Chart. Very helpful when you have a Gantt Chart that spans several weeks, months or years.

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How to make columns the same size in Excel and Google Sheets


Today’s Quick Tip shows you how to change the size of columns in a spreadsheet. This is quick and easy to do whether you’re using Excel or Google Sheets.

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How to add a Dropdown list in Google Docs


In today’s Quick Tip we show you how to quickly and easily add a dropdown list in your Google Docs document. You can create your own list with your preferred answer options or choose from predefined lists.

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Nothing wrong with the old system, why change? Getting people on side

Neon sign sayiing CHANGE

How do you prepare staff for a new system or software upgrade?

“People don’t resist change. They resist being changed” – Peter Senge

I have been an IT trainer for 25 years now, and during that time I have worked with many organisations who are upgrading their software or changing to a new system. In all projects of this type, I have found that the idea of change does unsettle many people. I can only assume that this is human nature, and there’s certainly nothing wrong with it and it’s so ingrained, it is something that should be anticipated. The question I want to help answer is – how can we reduce the amount of fear, resistance and doubt that results from news of a different way of working?

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Work from home with Glide Training during the Coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus has affected us all, with a major impact on how we work.

Clearly it will not be possible for Glide to deliver on-site training courses for the foreseeable future, and it is likely that a large proportion of our clients’ workforce will be working from home over the same period.

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