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Books Required for Classes
Added on Tue, Aug 1, 2017
Books Required for Classes Summary Instructions for searching for required books and class materials Accessing the A-B Tech Bookstore Go to bookstore.abtech.edu. Click on the link that says "Texbook Lookup". Select your Term,... Read More
Childcare Resources
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Child Care Resources Summary Overview of child care resources available for A-B Tech students Partnership With YWCA A-B Tech Community College and the YWCA of Asheville have partnered to provide short-term child care for current A-B Tech... Read More
French Tutoring
Added on Fri, Apr 11, 2014
French Tutoring Summary Where current A-B Tech students can get free French tutoring Overview Free tutoring in French may be available for current A-B Tech students. Tutoring is provided by other students. Typically, students are referred to the... Read More
How to Change Your Password
Added on Mon, Feb 5, 2018
How to Change Your Password Summary Instructions for securing your account and changing your A-B Tech password through Microsoft Azure AD/Office 365. Table of Contents Part 1: Create Your A-B Tech Password Part 2: Securing Your Account ... Read More
How to Format an MLA Paper in Word 2010 & 2013 & 2016
Added on Fri, Feb 27, 2015
How to Format an MLA Paper in Word 2010 & 2013 Summary How to format a paper with MLA style guidelines Overview Margins should be 1” on all sides Font: Times New Roman 12 Pt Line Spacing: Double Paragraph Format: No space... Read More
How to Insert and Position Graphics in Word Documents
Added on Thu, Jan 22, 2015
How to Insert and Position Graphics in Word Documents Summary Step-by-step instructions for working with graphics in Microsoft Word Overview Graphics can add interest and impact to your Word documents. Suppose you've completed a letter... Read More
How to Print Multiple PowerPoint Slide Notes On a Single Page
Added on Tue, Feb 7, 2017
How to Print Multiple PowerPoint Slide Notes On a Single Page PowerPoint now has the option to print multiple slides per page. Select "File", then "Print". Below the "Settings" section, click the "Slides" drop... Read More
How to Set Tabs – Word (Microsoft 365)
Added on Wed, May 27, 2015
How to Set Tabs – Word (Microsoft 365) Summary Step by step instructions for setting tabs in Word 2013 Overview Tabs allow you to position text exactly where you would like it. To avoid problems with text alignment, use tabs rather than... Read More
How to Use OneDrive
Added on Thu, May 17, 2018
How to Use OneDrive Summary Instructions on how to use your OneDrive with your student email account Instructions With your Outlook/Office 365 account, you receive 1024 GB of cloud storage. You can save, organize, share, and access your... Read More
How to Web Print
Added on Wed, Aug 29, 2018
How to Web Print (to Xerox) Summary Instructions on how to Web Print through PaperCut Instructions Go to papercut.abtech.edu. Once the PaperCut home screen opens, enter your A-B Tech username and password to log in.   The Summary Page... Read More
Learn To Touch Type Online For Free
Added on Thu, Jan 22, 2015
Learn To Touch-Type Online For Free Summary Free resources for learning touch-typing Overview Touch-typing is typing without using the sense of sight to find the keys. A person possessing touch-typing skills will know their location on the... Read More
Online Tutoring
Added on Tue, Oct 23, 2012
Online Tutoring Summary How to access online tutoring for online and hybrid courses THINKINGSTORM A-B Tech has an online tutoring service called THINKINGSTORM for all students. To access THINKINGSTORM on our website, go to abtech.edu/tc, then... Read More
PLATO for ABE/GED/CPT Online Students
Added on Tue, Jun 18, 2013
PLATO for ABE/GED/CPT Online Students Summary How to access the PLATO online ABE/GED/CPT study program Overview If you're currently enrolled in the PLATO online study program, you will access the site at ple.platoweb.com. From this page,... Read More
Selecting Text Tips and Techniques
Added on Thu, Jan 22, 2015
Selecting Text Tips and Techniques Summary Overview of keyboard shortcuts to perform specific functions Select Text To Select... Do This: A word Double-click the word A line of text Click in the left... Read More
Support Services
Added on Wed, Oct 24, 2012
Support Services Summary How to request support services and reasonable accommodations Overview Information about Support Services can be found on our website at abtech.edu/supportservices. If you’re a student with a disability and require... Read More
Tutoring Center
Added on Tue, Oct 23, 2012
Tutoring Center Summary The location, hours, and contact information for the Tutoring Center Overview At the Tutoring Center, you can:   Receive tutoring in math, biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, statistics, accounting,... Read More
Tutoring for High School Students
Added on Fri, Oct 25, 2013
Tutoring for High School Students Summary Information about tutoring for high school students offered through the Literacy Together  Overview The Basic Skills program at A-B Tech does not offer tutoring for students who are currently ... Read More
Tutoring Services Overview
Added on Mon, Apr 14, 2014
Tutoring Services Overview Summary An overview of the many tutoring services available to students taking curriculum (credit) classes at A-B Tech Overview A-B Tech offers a variety of free tutoring services to students taking curriculum (credit)... Read More
Writing Center
Added on Tue, Oct 23, 2012
Writing Center Summary Writing Center services, hours, and online tutoring Writing Center Services The tutors in the Writing Center can help you with planning, organizing, drafting, and revising papers and reports. The Writing Center can also... Read More
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