April 2000 Potpourri
This month we will share some of the E-mail questions we get from readers and others.
How to have tabs with leading dots using Microsoft Word?
Q. Know this answer to this? I'm in Word and making a list of names and telephone numbers for a handbook. I'm working in two columns and have the indent set to where the number list should be. Between the name and the number I want to have a line of dots - like . space . . . . . Is there any way to set that up so when I hit tab it will make the dots on the way? I've been going through the handbook (Word for Dummies) and haven't found the answer. I want the page to look like this:
Bob Smith. . . . .555-5555 Jim Johnson. . . . . . .555-5555
Tab stop Tab stop
Obviously I do one column at a time. thanks for any suggestions – BG
A. How to have tabs with leading dots using Microsoft Word?
From the MS Word Menu Bar:
1. Select Format, Tabs…
2. Click Clear All
3. Type in the Tab stop position box your first Tab. (i.e. 2” or 3.5”)
4. Click Right under Alignment
5. Click 2………under Leader
6. Click Set
Just repeat steps 3 – 6 until you have all the Tab Stops you need.
Using Microsoft Internet Explorer with AOL
Q1. My computer tells me that I have both America On Line
5.0 and Internet
Explorer 5.0. How do I determine when I am using AOL or Internet Explorer?
I have a Compaq Presario computer. I have a number of URL's that I cannot
get the web site, because I receive the message "i The page cannot be
displayed"
and at the bottom of the message is reflected Internal server error. Could
I find them on AOL? Thank you! W
Q1a. My basic problem is how do I open up Internet
Explorer 5.0 after I
get on line with AOL. Thanks W
A. How to use Microsoft Internet Explorer with AOL
1. First get online with AOL.
2. Open Microsoft Internet Explorer (Look for the Blue Icon that looks like a small e. Or go to Start, Programs and look for Internet Explorer).
That’s all there is to it. This also works with Netscape Navigator.
Q. I need ur help. My computer wont download or load all of my programs. If u put on a little it will work but If u put on more it will screw up.
A. What you described can't be simply answered by E-mail. Sounds like you need someone to come and take a look at the system to diagnose the problem(s).
Register with eBay
Q. Read your article in the Computer News and am very interested in eBay. I want to buy a VitaMix machine. I got into the eBay on the internet, but could only find the sales end of it. How do I enter the information that I want to buy a VitaMix? Also, I did not see any place where you register or whatever you do. Thanks - B
A. Just go to Ebay at: http://www.ebay.com/
In the upper right hand corner look for Welcome New Users and select the appropriate button for what you want to do.
Send your Internet and E-mail questions to:
Q&AComputerClub@comphelp2000.com
Dale Wiley J
Computer Help ãApril 2000