IT Tip: iManage search using "Boolean Operators"
We all know how to perform simple word(s) searches by entering the word or term in the iManage search field. Try using the Boolean operators AND, OR, and NOT to level up your search game. For example: Type retainer agreement and you’ll get a ton of results. Narrow this by typing retainer agreement AND signed…
IT Tip: How-To Set Computer Display to Portrait Orientation
To set a display screen to portrait (vertical) orientation 1. Spin your display counter-clockwise (it matters) to orient it vertically. 2. Right-click in any empty space on your Windows “Desktop”. Select “Display Settings”. 3. Select the display (left or right side) that you would like to set as portrait. Click…
IT Tip: Word Shortcuts
Here are some not-so-well-known keyboard shortcuts in Word: * Rather than pecking at the Delete or Backspace keys to delete a word, place your cursor at the end of the word then press CTRL+Backspace * Double-click a word to highlight it * Triple-click to highlight an entire sentence * Highlight a word and p…
IT Tip: Windows Logo Key
What can you do with Windows logo key at the lower left of your keyboard? Quite a lot. Here are some examples. Perhaps you’ll find a few favorites: Key combination Action Windows logo key Open or close the Start menu Windows logo key + D Display the desktop Windows logo key + M …
IT Tip of the week: Custom iPhone and Android Ringtones
It can be handy to have a custom alert tone for specific contacts (ex. your spouse, sitter, child, boss). Setting up custom tones can help ensure that you do not miss or ignore certain calls and text messages. Here’s how (steps my differ slightly by device) … To setup custom alerts on iPhone: * Open the Contacts …
IT Tip: "Close" vs. "Exit"
Most of us are frequently in and out of documents all day long. Shaving off a few seconds each time you open a document adds up throughout the day and is known to reduce stress . This is why you should “Close” documents versus closing the whole application (ex. Word, Excel) each time you are done working on a docu…
IT Tip: Set Chrome to Open PDFs in Adobe
You might be clicking more than needed to save a PDF from a website in Google Chrome. To test, visit this page: . If clicking the above link does not immediately open the PDF in Adobe, then do the following: * At the bottom of your browser window, click the drop down arrow next to the download file, then…
IT TIP: Are you using My Favorites?
Another handy but often overlooked iManage features is “My Favorites”, that appears on the left side of the iManage window. You can create shortcuts to frequently used documents, matter workspaces, or individual folders in My Favorites. Simply click the “3 dots” menu to the right of the item, and select “Add to My F…
How To Change Zoom Backgrounds
Here are the instructions for changing your background (taken from CNET): Please note: these instructions are when you open the app on your desktop, not when you’re already on a call. 1. In the Zoom app, click your profile in the top right corner, and click Settings. 2. On the menu to the left, click Virtual B…
IT Tips: Save Email Templates
If you routinely send the same message, you might type it as needed or copy the content from a note or previously sent message. You can save a bit of time by creating a template that contains the content. You can include formatting, images, tables, and even attach a file to the template. To create the template, op…
