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COPE is an easy-read, one-page, FREE Webzine (online magazine) published every quarter (formerly monthly). Our mission is to provide busy, worn-out, stressed-out people with information they can use to get organized, streamline processes, and make better use of technology.

NOTICE: COPE Archives no longer keeps all previous issues on this site. They are being repackaged. Stay tuned.

More tips are in my blog, SUITEMinute that's updated more often.

2005

2006

COPE 2005

COPE is now a quarterly publication, but it'll be updated throughout the quarter so always check back for the latest. More tips are in my blog, SUITEMinute that's updated more often.

1Q05   

In this issue, you'll learn how to change the shape of your bullets, then reset back to the default; a megasearch engine to use when you didn't find it in Google; how to create a Google News Alert; and how to get started getting organized.

2Q05

In this issue, you'll learn a cool way to move paragraphs around in Word; how to pend programs to your Start Menu; a better way to insert addresses into a Word document from your Address Book; and how to better impress recruiters (and others) by paying more attention to how you present yourself in writing (you should be able to take this advice and apply it to other aspects of your life).

3Q05

In this issue, you'll learn why certain letters in your software menu items are underscored; what the abbreviations next to commands listed in the menu items mean; 27 email pet peeves that tick people off as much as SPAM; and an editing tip that saves time and increases clarity.

4Q05
In this issue, you'll learn how to reduce the file size if your PowerPoint presentation blows up all of a sudden; how to compress picture sizes in PowerPoint; using the Internet to talk long distance for free using Skype; and thinking things through instead of just thinking them up.

Stay tuned for 2006!

COPE 2006

COPE is now a quarterly publication, but it'll be updated throughout the quarter so always check back for the latest. More tips are in my blog, SUITEMinute that's updated more often.

1Q06   

In this issue, you'll learn what to do when your bottom page borders don't print in Word and how to make an Excel spreadsheet fit on a page. The TechTip explains in simple terms what RSS feeds are all about. Peggy also discusses the growing trend of people wasting time at work.

2Q06   

In this issue, learn how to use categories in Outlook. Computer tips include how to send a document as an attachment from Word and how to make mail merge in Word 2003 function the way it did in older versions. There is also a discussion on using index cards as your to do list.

3Q06   

In this issue, learn tips on signing mail merge letters and proper cell phone use. Computer tips include how to view the header and footer in your Word 2003 documents; how to eliminate duplicate Contacts in Outlook, and how to eliminate that crazy canvas when you're using the drawing tools.

4Q06   

In this issue, learn how to view multiple slides in a PowerPoint slide and how to save a slide as a picture. Also included are tips on how to add your business information to the To line in an email message. And if you're not organized, learn how to get rid of clutter from your desk.

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COPE 2007
COPE is now a quarterly publication, but it'll be updated throughout the quarter so always check back for the latest. More tips are in my blog, SUITEMinute that's updated more often.

1Q07   

In this issue, learn how to turn on StickyKeys (for people who can't hold down two or more keys at a time. Another tip shows you hold to stop sending ugly blue email replies in Outlook. You'll also stay safe when entering your password when using public workstations, and enjoy tips on how to resize high resolution photos by the batch.

2Q07

3Q07

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