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NEW! OneNote 2016 Training Series

All Things Admin

Inserting files, screenshots, and links. procedures, meeting minutes, travel itineraries, project plans). Linked notes, links to files, etc.). Linked notes, links to files, etc.). Learn how to use OneNote 2016 to work more efficiently, increase productivity, and collaborate more successfully.

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More OneNote Must-Knows: History, Search, and Template Creation

All Things Admin

Create a page in OneNote or insert a file from Word that you want to use as your standard template for various needs throughout the notebook. procedures, meeting minutes, travel itinerary, meeting planning, project plans) On the INSERT ribbon, click on Page Templates. Here’s how you create one.

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Ask the Admin: Records Retention

Administrative Arts

I got this e-mail from Kelly: What is the business standard for the length of time to keep meeting minutes? You didn’t specify what type of minutes you need to keep. How long you retain meeting minutes will depend on the type of meetings you are referring to. 10 Tips for Effective Meeting Minutes.

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Anyone can be an Administrative Assistant, right?

Laughing all the Way to Work

Try to anticipate the need so you can have the file or the answer your boss needs, before he or she even knows they need it. A good assistant knows just where to find the document or file needed, or they won’t stop looking till they do. As long as the end product looks good, at times we have to be creative to get there.

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10 E-mail Etiquette Pet Peeves and How to Handle Them

Office Dynamics

The “oops” factor: If you need more than two paragraphs to cover your topic, you’re better off using the phone, or attaching a Word* file. Getting a few items is fine – but who wants an email with a dozen files attached?”. A link to a shared drive, where all files can be stored, can be an easier way for people to access your data.

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How to Hold Effective Meetings

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise How to Hold Effective Meetings By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 07, 2007 Filed Under: Meetings , Organize , Prioritize , Productivity H ave you ever wondered why you have so many meetings to attend and most of the time, you feel that you dont have a need to be there?

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Oh where or where is my password?

Laughing all the Way to Work

I keep mine in an encrypted Word file on my computer. I also have an encrypted file with various other important numbers like my and my husbands social security numbers and the like. Servers are usually backed up daily, so your file will likely be restored. However, you probably want to password protect file.