IT Tip: iManage search tips
Below are some of the iManage search tricks I use. If you type these shortcuts in the search box you can narrow the search field without having to use the “advanced search” options (which I find cumbersome). [word in title] @ [username] will narrow results to documents with a certain title that were authored by a…
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: iPhone tricks
The internet is full of iPhone tips and tricks. Here a few that you might actually use: Hold the 123 Key Tap and HOLD the “123” key and swipe to the desired character or symbol, then release to type the symbol. The keyboard automatically switches back to the alphabet keys, so you do not need to press the “ABC” ke…
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 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: 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…
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 …
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 Tip: Always open iManage in new window
I have received a lot of requests from folks who have changed their default browser to Chrome and would like iManage to open in a separate window (not a new tab). It turns out that this is possible in Chrome: * Open iManage web. In the Chrome browser window, click the 3 dots in the top right corner to access the …
