Microsoft Word Navigation Pane - a Powerful Overlooked Feature

The Dell Venue II Pro is still not working correctly.  In the meantime, I have returned to using the Dell 630 laptop because I like using Word 2013 Navigation Pane when I am updating the chapters for the 5th edition of the Informatics and Nursing textbook.  The Navigation View appears when you use the Find menu (CTRL + F).  I always use the paragraph style headings.  In the Navigation Pane, I can move entire sections of a chapter around with the Navigation Pane independent of highlighting text within the document. 

To learn more about this powerful feature, go take a few minutes to complete a short tutorial at http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/use-the-navigation-pane-to-search-and-move-around-in-your-document-RZ101829243.aspx

Free Microsoft Office Online - New Feature as of February 19, 2014

On February 19, Microsoft Office unveiled an equivalent to Google Drive.  You can read more at http://blogs.office.com/2014/02/19/introducing-office-online/ 

When I went to Office.com, the website recognized that I had two accounts associated with the same email address - the account that I have had for many years and the university account.  The great news about that is that many of the files from my Windows laptop are on one of the two accounts.  I accessed the Office account that I have had for many years using the MacBook Pro laptop.  I noted that I had the basic 7 GB storage space (started with 25 GB at one time), but if I synced my Mac, I would receive an additional 7 GB of storage.

I need to use the online Office resources to experience the limitations.  However, it is fantastic for users to have access to an alternative to Google Drive.  

Dell Venue Tablet - Another Update

I have used the Dell Venue tablet for one week.  I am "taming" it :-).  Tech support said it did not work "out of the box" as it came with outdated drivers.  IT admin indicated that the product might have been pushed out a little too early. 

Anyway, the "cardboard" feel keyboard works best only if resting on a solid surface, such as a table.  Fortunately, since I am testing the product, I have an opportunity to get an upgraded keyboard.

The other quirks apparently related to Microsoft Windows 8.1 and not Dell.  Examples, include that sometimes the tablet will not respond to the attached keyboard - but only to the on-screen keyboard.  The tablet will turn itself off suddenly without notice.

I had written earlier that I was not crazy about Windows 8.  I have changed my  mind - and like it.   It is different. 

Cloud Computing App Changing its Name: SkyDrive's New Name Will be OneDrive

It is challenging to write an update to an informatics book that discusses the latest trends in technology.  For example, I found out today that SkyDrive's name is changing to OneDrive.  The change is the result of a trademark dispute with British Sky Broadcasting. You can read more about the dispute at http://www.pcworld.com/article/2045634/microsoft-to-rename-skydrive-after-losing-trademark-suit.html

This is at the same time that Georgia College is rolling out Office 365 and SkyDrive to faculty, staff, and students.  I worry that the name change will be confusing to some.

You can view the promotion video for OneDrive below.Enjoy!

Dell Venue Update

Am writing from a really old Dell laptop.  Have had the "blue screen of death" for weeks until the new Dell Venue arrived.  The jury is still out on the new Dell tablet.  The "cardboard" flimsy keyboard is difficult.  More later.