Align Shapes in Your Word Document Using Gridlines

Microsoft Word features a drawing grid you can use to align drawing objects, such as AutoShapes. By default, gridlines are not visible on the screen. To make them visible:

1. On the View menu, point to Toolbars and click Drawing.

2. On the Drawing toolbar, click Draw, and then click Grid.

3. Select the Display gridlines on screen check box.

4. Choose the options you want, and then click OK.

Now you are ready to add shapes to your document. To see all of the shapes available, such as filing cabinets, telephones, and computer monitors, click AutoShapes on the Drawing toolbar and then click More AutoShapes. Then make your selections from the Insert Clip Art task pane.

Preventing Laptop Computer Theft

Laptop computers are easy targets for thieves. Laptop computers are small, valuable, can be removed quickly, and are easily hidden. Laptop computers can be worth up to $5000 or more. The laptop computer can be pawned at a pawnshop for half its value.

Here are a few tips to reduce the risk of having your laptop stolen.

• Don’t leave your laptop out in the open even for a second.

• Remember extreme temperatures can cause damage to your laptop.

• Transport your laptop in a nondescript case.

• Write down the serial number and keep it in a safe place.

• Always back up your information on disks and store them in a safe place.