York River Academy Techno Tips Podcast

Setting a Print Area in Microsoft Excel

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:05:00 GMT

In this Techno Tip from the York River Academy of Technology, Seth tells us how to set a print area in Microsoft Excel Document. First you highlight the area you want to print. Then go to the Menu Bar and select File. Then go to Print Area and then to Set Print Area. A dotted line will appear around the area you want to print. When you print the document it will print only the area you selected. Make sure you listen to the PodCast to find out more. Thanks for listening to another Techno Tip of the Day from YRA.

Using Chart Wizards In An Excel Document

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:24:00 GMT

Hey, this is Nate from the York River Academy of Technology. In this YRA Techno Tip of the Day podcast, I will tell you the way to make a chart in Excel 2003 using the Chart Wizard. To perform this task you will need to use the standard toolbar and Excel 2003. The Chart Wizard is more or less the easier way to make a chart. Listen to the podcast to learn more about creating a chart in Excel using a Chart Wizard.

Creating A Spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 15:37:00 GMT

I'm Ricky and today I am going to tell you how to make a spreadsheet. Make sure you use Microsoft Excel. SpreadSheets are defined as a piece of Software designed to enter data numbers and perform calculations. You can format color and font of the text, by going to the formatting toolbar and choosing the one you would like to change. After you change everything your ready to enter data, numbers, and formulas to make calculations. Thanks for listening to the York River Academy of Technology's YRA Techno Tip of the Day.

Inserting Bullets in a Microsoft Word Document

Thu, 6 Dec 2007 14:57:00 GMT

Today in this podcast Roshan will tell you how to insert bullets in your Word and /or PowerPoint document. People use them to emphasize important information. You can also use them so your information in Word and PowerPoint documents will standout and be more attractive. The great thing about using bullets is that you can make custom picture and icons for bullets. Word and PowerPoint have preloaded styles to choose from or you can make your own. This is Roshan at York River Academy of Technology with another YRA Techno Tip of the Day.

Finding and Replacing Text in Microsoft Word

Wed, 5 Dec 2007 15:27:00 GMT

Welcome back to the York River Academy of Technology's Techno Tip of the Day. In this podcast, Seth will tell you how to find and replace a word in a Microsoft Word document. Once you are viewing the MS Word document, all you have to do is hold the control key and the F key and then click on the replace tab. Then fill in the "Find:" space with the word you want to replace. Then fill in the "Replace:" space with the word that you want to go in the space of the word you want to replace. Then click "Replace". Now you have changed the word throughout the whole MS Word document. Thanks for listening to another YRA Techno Tip of the Day.

Following Copyright Laws

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:01:00 GMT

In this YRA Techno Tip of the Day, Ian will tell you the way to follow copyright laws correctly. One of the correct way of using copyrights are to get permission from the person that created the video, song, or document that you want to use. Wikipedia defines copyright as a set of exclusive rights that regulate the use of a particular expression of an idea or information. So beware of the consequences of violating copyright laws. You could end up paying fines, going to jail or worse, so just beware. This is Ian at York River Academy of Technology with your YRA Techno Tip of the Day.

Adding Multi-colors to Word Art in Microsoft Word

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 13:53:00 GMT

In this YRA Techno Tip of the Day Podcast, Alyssa will teach you how to change your boring, one colored WordArt text into fun, entertaining multicolored WordArt. This will help your document get more attention from your viewers. Listen to the podcast to learn how easy and quick it really is. Thank you for listening to York River Academy's Techno Tip of the Day.

Inserting a Picture on a Microsoft Word Document

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 13:53:00 GMT

Welcome back to another YRA Techno Tip of the Day. Today Adrienne tells how to insert a picture on a Microsoft Word document. She explains that you can click on the Insert menu and select "Picture". After that you can choose "From File". Then you navigate to where you have saved the picture and click OK. The picture will show up and then you can move it anywhere on the page. If you select the picture, then you can also resize the picture by clicking and draging the dots or handles on the picture. And that is your Techno Tip of the Day from York River Academy of Technology.

Adding Color to a Microsoft Word Text Box

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 19:15:00 GMT

In this YRA Techno Tip of the Day, Mike explains how to add a background color to a text box on a Microsoft Word document. Its easy. Once you have created the text box, you right-click on the border and a menu appears. Then you choose "Format Text Box". Then you can use the "Fill" drop down list to choose any background color you would like for your text box. Listen to the podcast as Mike explains how quickly you can do it. Thanks for listening to another YRA Tip of the Day from York River Academy of Technology.

YRA Tip of the Day About Computer Processers

Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:50:00 GMT

Welcome back to another York River Academy of Technology tip. In this week's edition of the YRA Techno Tip of the Day, James explains the role of the processor within the computer. Listen to the 1 minute podcast to find out more.

YRA Students Help You Create Shortcuts on Your Computer

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 16:09:00 GMT

Welcome to the YRA TECHNO TIP OF THE DAY. Students at York River Academy of Technology are recording tips to help you solve minor problems on your computer, as well as help you with shortcuts in your everyday productivity.

In this one minute podcast, students outline the different ways to make shortcuts on your desktop or in other locations. Look for the next YRA techno tip of the day next week.