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Using Mail Merge in Microsoft Word

Mail merge, a utility of Microsoft Word, allows you to create a set of documents that are the same except for a few basic elements, such as names and addresses.

To learn more, visit our Using Mail Merge in Microsoft Word page.

Importing Word Files into FrontPage

Importing a Microsoft Word file into a FrontPage Website gives site visitors the ability to click on a hyperlink and open or save the imported Word document.

To learn more, visit our Importing Word Files into FrontPage page.

Microsoft Outlook Distribution Lists

A distribution list is a collection of contacts that provides an easy way to send E-mail to a group of people. The list is stored in the Contacts folder in Outlook and can be easily sorted.

To learn more, visit our Microsoft Outlook Distribution Lists page.

Sharing Calendars in Microsoft Outlook

You can share your Microsoft Outlook calendar with others who need to view your schedule. The Share My Calendar option does not appear unless you are using an Exchange Server E-mail. Also, the Navigation Pane needs to be turned on to view the Share My Calendar option.

To learn more, visit our Sharing Calendars in Microsoft Outlook page.

Basic Microsoft Excel Functions

A function is a preset formula that performs advanced calculations. You can use functions to perform such tasks as finding the average of a series of values, calculating the monthly payments for a loan, or extracting a record from a database that matches conditions you specify.

To learn more, visit our Basic Microsoft Excel Functions page.