Computer Question-Corvette related
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Melting Slicks
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From: Sudbury MA
Computer Question-Corvette related
I have a large assortment of small Corvette parts and fasteners in the type of boxes you find in a hardware store with the small compartments and the index glued to the lid. You usually see rows and rows of these boxes in the washer, bolts, and screws aisle and they slide out. Sometimes they're plastic and sometimes cardboard.
My question is, If I want to make such an index that looks like the little compartments and label what is in each compartment is that something that can be done with Excel or Word?
If "yes" which of the two is better and any suggestions on how to do it ?
I'd like to end up with an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper that has a bunch of boxes on it that match the compartments and then type in each box what is in the corresponding compartment.
I obviously have to much time on my hand but I also want to be able to find stuff when I need it.
I am not very computer smart so please go easy on the explanation.
Thank you in advance,
Kurt
My question is, If I want to make such an index that looks like the little compartments and label what is in each compartment is that something that can be done with Excel or Word?
If "yes" which of the two is better and any suggestions on how to do it ?
I'd like to end up with an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper that has a bunch of boxes on it that match the compartments and then type in each box what is in the corresponding compartment.
I obviously have to much time on my hand but I also want to be able to find stuff when I need it.
I am not very computer smart so please go easy on the explanation.
Thank you in advance,
Kurt
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Montreal Qc.
Use Word if you have it. From the menu bar click on Table, then choose Insert Table, it'll ask you how many rows/columns (figure out how many you need on your 8 1/2 x 11 paper first). Before you click Okay in there, click Autoformat and choose how the grid will look out of the options (it'll show a small preview). Then click okay twice, your word document will then have your grid on it. Fill in the boxes with your info (change font size etc if you have to) print and you're done.
Last edited by Star79; Nov 19, 2005 at 10:47 PM.
