What is the Microsoft Office Assistant?
The Microsoft Office Assistant is a version of a help tool included in versions of Microsoft Office beginning with Office 97. The office assistant tool was accompanied by an animated icon that would pop up automatically when the software detected the user could use assistance. The default Office Assistant was an animated paperclip who goes by the name of Clippit. Clippit, the office assistant, is best known for popping up in Word when users would type the words “Dear So-and-so,” and Clippit would observe “It looks like you’re writing letter. Would you like help?” Users then had the option of selecting “help” or “tell me more,” or continuing without help. The Office Assistant also pops up when users attempt to access certain tools for tasks such as creating tables and borders. Clippit has the ability to first appear in shapes such as a star, then reshape into a paperclip. There are also sound effects that accompany Clippit’s actions. Though the office assistant can be changed to other a
By default this friendly little creature will watch what you do and offer tips on how to work more productively. You can ask it questions in plain English! Occasionally the Office Assistant will display information on the screen. If you are unsure about how to use this product you should always read the help offered. You can choose to implement the tip, have it explained, or to ignore the tip.
• To display the Microsoft Office Assistant • To hide the Microsoft Office Assistant • To disable the Microsoft Office Assistant • To use “What is this” Help • The Help drop down menu • Help Menu – Microsoft Access Help command • Help Menu – Office on the Web • Help Menu – Activate Product • Help Menu – Detect and Repair • Help Menu – About Microsoft Access • To close a database ADJUST SETTINGS • To switch between views when using tables, forms or reports • To switch between Design and Datasheet View • To display or hide a toolbar (using the View menu) • To display or hide a toolbar by right-clicking 2. TABLES MAIN OPERATIONS • To create a table and specify field data types. • To add records to a table. • To delete records within a table • To add a field to an existing table. • To add data to a record • To modify data within a record • To delete data within a record • To use the Undo command • To navigate through a table to edit records • To move to a field using the mouse • To move th
