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Use the following keyboard shortcuts for all Microsoft products to save time:
Ctrl + C = Copy
Ctrl + X = Cut
Ctrl + V = Paste
Ctrl + Z = Undo
Ctrl + Y = Redo

Using the right-click can save valuable time! By right-clicking on any object in the brochure you will get a menu of things you can do to that object. Examples include recolor, delete, change text styles, and format.

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Custom Bullets:
Custom bullets, like baby bottles and crosses, are simply pictures that have been inserted next to text and shrunk smaller.
EX.
This is a bullet
This is a bullet

Don’t forget to ask for help. The Microsoft Office Assistant is there to help you. This can be a great tool if you need a quick answer to a common problem. Simply click the Help button and choose –> Show the Office Assistant. You can find answers to most of your questions this way.

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This is a common place for addresses and contact information.

Using Microsoft Publisher XP

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Helpful Information

Start with the end in mind.
Experiment with Publisher
Use Publisher templates
Automatically insert Publisher templates
Choose a color scheme
Insert information from several sources
Add graphics
Take advantage of white space
Keep your designs uncluttered
Reuse your favorite design elements
Visit the link below for explanations of why you should these tips

Gets main mouse back.

Click to insert a text box.

Click to insert a table.

Click to insert a word art.

Click to insert pictures.

Click to insert a line.

Click to insert a line with an arrow.

Click to draw a circle.

Click to draw a box.

Click to insert auto shapes.

Click to add an object from the design gallery.

Tip 1. Grouping Objects
This is very useful when you need to move multiple objects at the same time. Do this by clicking on your first object. While holding your ctrl key, click on subsequent objects that you want to group. You will now see the grouping icon, use this to group and ungroup objects.

Tip 2. Arranging Pictures
This is very useful when you need to place objects in back or front of each other. Do this by clicking on the picture that you want to arrange and then click the arrange icon.
E.X. This text box is on top of the picture behind it.

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http://www.microsoft.com/office/previous/xp/columns/column15.asp

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