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    New computer user....

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by saf2916, Aug 17, 2005.

  1. saf2916

    saf2916 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would like to make lists for "to do" and "grocery" so I need to make columes
    I guess I should know how to do this but I'm making them know but would like to do it without the extra work I'm currently doing....Does anyone understand what I'm asking?
    Sherry
     
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    What application are you trying t do this in? If it's Word, you can insert a two column table.
     
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    saf2916 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thankyou Brian, I will investigate this. ;)
     
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    A spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel) would work as well

    Whenever I make lists and columns, I just use wordpad and put a few tabs between columns...
     
    TriviallyTravis, Aug 17, 2005
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    If you laptop came with Microsoft Works, you'll have Word. Some come with Corel. OpenOffice if free and works good. With it you can open/save .doc, .xls, ppt, etc. files.
     
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    Could I use micorsoft word processor? I started doing so but can't seem to get back and forth between columes without the curser doing it's own thing...I guess I better take a computer class...duh!!
    We do have Microsoft Excel but I need password and the other info required to get into it and the hubby is never around to help me out...poor me. So anyway, there's hope for me I gotta start somewhere.
     
    saf2916, Aug 18, 2005
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    saf2916 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey! I took your advice and I finally got it! Hallalujah!!!
    We new users have to take our baby steps! Thankyou, your method for me seemed the easiest.
     
    saf2916, Aug 18, 2005
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    Don't worry, it's not you.

    Trying to use columns in Word can be a real pain in the butt...
     
    Soldat, Aug 18, 2005
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