C
connman
see subject.
L
LVTravel
Because they are all on the programs menu. Can be right dragged and click
create shortcut without any problem if you want the shortcuts on the
desktop.
create shortcut without any problem if you want the shortcuts on the
desktop.
J
James Silverton
Hello, LVTravel!
You wrote on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:45:44 -0400:
L> Because they are all on the programs menu. Can be right
L> dragged and click create shortcut without any problem if you
L> want the shortcuts on the desktop.
L> message
??>> see subject.
Why not set up the toolbar like most (IMHO, of course) people?
James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland
E-mail, with obvious alterations:
not.jim.silverton.at.comcast.not
You wrote on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:45:44 -0400:
L> Because they are all on the programs menu. Can be right
L> dragged and click create shortcut without any problem if you
L> want the shortcuts on the desktop.
L> message
??>> see subject.
Why not set up the toolbar like most (IMHO, of course) people?
James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland
E-mail, with obvious alterations:
not.jim.silverton.at.comcast.not
L
LVTravel
That is another way of doing it, but since I run the classic view on all my
systems (I just don't like all the eye candy that XP can provide), I find
that creating folders on the desktop and placing my frequently used icons in
them (similar to previous versions of Windows) is faster than trying to find
a program on the taskbar. The programs are in exactly the same place every
time I go to the desktop. Of course each persons preference is different and
I would never change someone else's desktop without their permission.
systems (I just don't like all the eye candy that XP can provide), I find
that creating folders on the desktop and placing my frequently used icons in
them (similar to previous versions of Windows) is faster than trying to find
a program on the taskbar. The programs are in exactly the same place every
time I go to the desktop. Of course each persons preference is different and
I would never change someone else's desktop without their permission.
J
James Silverton
Hello, LVTravel!
You wrote on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:09:53 -0400:
L> "James Silverton" <not.jim.silverton.at.comcast.not> wrote
L> in message
??>> Hello, LVTravel!
??>> You wrote on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:45:44 -0400:
??>>
L>>> Because they are all on the programs menu. Can be right
L>>> dragged and click create shortcut without any problem if
L>>> you want the shortcuts on the desktop.
??>>
L>>> message
??>>>> see subject.
??>>
??>> Why not set up the toolbar like most (IMHO, of course)
??>> people?
??>>
=====================================================
That is another way of doing it, but since I run the classic
view on all my
systems (I just don't like all the eye candy that XP can
provide), I find
that creating folders on the desktop and placing my frequently
used icons in
them (similar to previous versions of Windows) is faster than
trying to find
a program on the taskbar. The programs are in exactly the same
place every
time I go to the desktop. Of course each persons preference is
different and
I would never change someone else's desktop without their
permission.
=====================================================
To each their own of course but clutter is a matter of
definition
My Office task bar is in the upper right hand
corner and does not move, does yours? I get by with exactly one
column of icons under XP and they don't move either.
James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland
E-mail, with obvious alterations:
not.jim.silverton.at.comcast.not
You wrote on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:09:53 -0400:
L> "James Silverton" <not.jim.silverton.at.comcast.not> wrote
L> in message
??>> Hello, LVTravel!
??>> You wrote on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 01:45:44 -0400:
??>>
L>>> Because they are all on the programs menu. Can be right
L>>> dragged and click create shortcut without any problem if
L>>> you want the shortcuts on the desktop.
??>>
L>>> message
??>>>> see subject.
??>>
??>> Why not set up the toolbar like most (IMHO, of course)
??>> people?
??>>
=====================================================
That is another way of doing it, but since I run the classic
view on all my
systems (I just don't like all the eye candy that XP can
provide), I find
that creating folders on the desktop and placing my frequently
used icons in
them (similar to previous versions of Windows) is faster than
trying to find
a program on the taskbar. The programs are in exactly the same
place every
time I go to the desktop. Of course each persons preference is
different and
I would never change someone else's desktop without their
permission.
=====================================================
To each their own of course but clutter is a matter of
definition
My Office task bar is in the upper right handcorner and does not move, does yours? I get by with exactly one
column of icons under XP and they don't move either.
James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland
E-mail, with obvious alterations:
not.jim.silverton.at.comcast.not
L
LVTravel
Unfortunately no. Depending on the computer I am using (3 laptops and 3
desktops in my home office) I may have 4-8 "folders" sitting on my desktop
that holds program shortcuts. On one laptop that I use to teach Office I
currently have installed, Office 4.3 (a Win. 3.1 application), Office 97,
Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003. Also installed are all the versions
of Publisher from 2.0 to 2003, video editing software from 3 manufacturers,
not including MS, and two versions of DVD authoring software, etc. The
office taskbar won't handle these programs like that, therefore the folders
containing all the program's shortcuts neatly arranged and locked in
position. The computer I am using right now (a desktop) has roughly 150
different programs installed on it and I use about 75 of them regularly.
desktops in my home office) I may have 4-8 "folders" sitting on my desktop
that holds program shortcuts. On one laptop that I use to teach Office I
currently have installed, Office 4.3 (a Win. 3.1 application), Office 97,
Office 2000, Office XP and Office 2003. Also installed are all the versions
of Publisher from 2.0 to 2003, video editing software from 3 manufacturers,
not including MS, and two versions of DVD authoring software, etc. The
office taskbar won't handle these programs like that, therefore the folders
containing all the program's shortcuts neatly arranged and locked in
position. The computer I am using right now (a desktop) has roughly 150
different programs installed on it and I use about 75 of them regularly.
B
Beth Melton
Ah, but each folder can turn into a menu on an OSB toolbar. Take a
look at Figure 5 here:
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=327
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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look at Figure 5 here:
http://pubs.logicalexpressions.com/Pub0009/LPMArticle.asp?ID=327
Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email can not be acknowledged.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP
Office 2007 Preview Site:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/default.mspx
Office 2007 Community Articles/Tutorials:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/community/article_archive.mspx
TechTrax eZine: http://mousetrax.com/techtrax/
MVP FAQ site: http://mvps.org/
L
LVTravel
Yep but from the same web site:
"Drawbacks
As with any feature there are a few drawbacks.
One major drawback I found is if you close the toolbar you lose it. It can
be easily recreated from your toolbar folder but you have to go through
position, size, on top, etc, all over again. "
Doesn't happen with my desktop folders that I can open and close as needed.
If those toolboxes stay on top without autohide, you do lose an amazing
amount of desktop real estate. With the Show Desktop setup in the Quick
Launch Toolbar, I can instantly go to my desktop, start programs and then
revert to my program again by simply clicking again. Again, everything is
personal preference.
"Drawbacks
As with any feature there are a few drawbacks.
One major drawback I found is if you close the toolbar you lose it. It can
be easily recreated from your toolbar folder but you have to go through
position, size, on top, etc, all over again. "
Doesn't happen with my desktop folders that I can open and close as needed.
If those toolboxes stay on top without autohide, you do lose an amazing
amount of desktop real estate. With the Show Desktop setup in the Quick
Launch Toolbar, I can instantly go to my desktop, start programs and then
revert to my program again by simply clicking again. Again, everything is
personal preference.
C
connman
connman said:
B
Beth Melton
You're right - I forgot I added that tidbit. ;-)
The Windows toolbars will autohide but do understand that once you
have a specific preference you tend to stay with it.
Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email can not be acknowledged.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP
Office 2007 Preview Site:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/default.mspx
Office 2007 Community Articles/Tutorials:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/community/article_archive.mspx
TechTrax eZine: http://mousetrax.com/techtrax/
MVP FAQ site: http://mvps.org/
The Windows toolbars will autohide but do understand that once you
have a specific preference you tend to stay with it.
Please post all follow-up questions to the newsgroup. Requests for
assistance by email can not be acknowledged.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beth Melton
Microsoft Office MVP
Office 2007 Preview Site:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/default.mspx
Office 2007 Community Articles/Tutorials:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/community/article_archive.mspx
TechTrax eZine: http://mousetrax.com/techtrax/
MVP FAQ site: http://mvps.org/
B
Beth Melton
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