Dirty Little Secrets for Translators

11
May
11
May

How to raise your monitor

Is your monitor high? Here are some tips that will help you work in a more comfortable and relaxed way.

Your monitor should always be in front of you and at the same height as your eyes.

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If you have a desktop, you can place your monitor on top of a phone book to raise it and save your back.

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If you have a laptop, you can buy a keyboard and a laptop stand. This way, you’ll have a complete working station that will not add up to your hunchback problem.

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08
May

How to count words in PowerPoint

If you want to calculate the total words in a PowerPoint presentation, follow these steps:

1) Close the file (.ppt or .pptx).
2) Right-click on the file.
3) Select Properties > Details > (scroll down) Word Count

Enjoy!

08
May

How to search text in multiple glossaries at once

A free utility that helps you automatically search any type of text in a folder or subfolder. So, if you haven’t been able to organise your glossaries yet and you just paste them in a folder, you’ll love this one. You can download it here: http://www.examine32.com

08
May

FAQ

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