Frequently Asked Questions

(FAQs)


Microsoft Office 2003

How do I change to a different printer while in an Office program?

While in any of the Microsoft Office programs, click File on the Menu Bar.  Click the Print option in the list.  The Print dialog box will appear.  In this dialog box, click the list arrow for the Name box.  A list of printers that are installed on your machine will display.  Click the printer that you want to use.

How do I create tables in Word?

Tables can be used to create columns of information in a document. Creating a table in Word is a simple process. To access information on how to create and work with tables, click here.

How do I complete a Mail Merge in Word?

Mail Merges can be used to create individualized letters, envelopes, labels, and e-mail messages. In Microsoft Office 2003, a Task Pane Wizard is provided that walks you through the steps of creating a Mail Merge document.  To create the Mail Merge, follow the directions found in the Mail Merge section of the Word Training Web Page.

How do I use Excel as a data source in Word?

Before an Excel workbook can be used as a data source in Word, the Excel worksheet has to be set up as a database.  For information on how to accomplish this, click here.  Once the database has been created, the merge is completed following the directions under the Word Web page.  For information on how to accomplish this, click here.  Instead of choosing an Access database or a Word recipient list, you would choose the Excel database.

How do I create a Web page in Word?

Any document that is created in Word can be converted into a Web page.  To do this, click File on the Menu Bar and then click Save as Web Page.  The Save As dialog box will display.  Click the Save In list arrow to determine a location for the Web page.  It is a good idea to create a New Folder for the Web page.  To do this, click the New Folder button on the toolbar.  Open the folder and then proceed to save the document.  For further information on creating Web Pages in Word, click here.

How do I convert an Excel workbook or worksheet into a Web page?

Any workbook or worksheet that is created in Excel can be saved as a Web page.  To do this, click File on the Menu Bar and then click Save as Web Page. When creating a Web page, it is a good idea to create a new folder.  To do this, click the New Folder button in the Save As dialog box. Once the new folder is created, open the folder and then proceed to save the workbook or worksheet.  For additional information on creating a Web page in Excel, click here.

How do I create a Web presentation using PowerPoint?

Any PowerPoint presentation can be saved as a Web presentation.  To do this, click File on the Menu Bar and then select Save as Web Page from the list of options.  The Save As dialog box will appear.  Click the New Folder button to create a folder for the Web presentation. Open the folder and then proceed to save the presentation.  For information on creating a Web presentation, click here.

How do I save files to the Siena network?

Every person who has a network login has a folder where he/she can store files and folders.  To access this folder, click the Save or Save As option under the File menu.  The Save As dialog box will display.  In this dialog box, click the Save In list arrow.  You should see your folder listed as [username]/Genesis/users or [username]/Genesis/FacStaff.  Choose the folder that pertains to you, input a name for the file, and then click the Save button.  For further information on saving files to the network, click here.

How do I know which account is mine?

Your network account is identified by the username that you were assigned when you started at Siena.  For students, in most cases, the account is comprised of your initials and six numbers.  Faculty and staff accounts are identified by the first letter of the first name and the first seven characters of the last name, if the last name is more than seven characters.

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