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About the A-B Tech HelpDesk
Added on Fri, Mar 28, 2014
HelpDesk Summary Information about the AB Tech HelpDesk Overview The IT HelpDesk assists students, faculty, and staff with IT/technology-related issues. If you need assistance with Student Services, financial aid, registration issues, or general... Read More
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
Compass Account Login Instructions
Added on Fri, Aug 9, 2019
Compass Account Login Instructions Summary Instructions for accessing student Compass accounts for Continuing Education (not for credit) classes Instructions Go to: training.abtech.edu/con_ed (Firefox or Chrome recommended). Click &ldquo... Read More
Fax for Free Online
Added on Thu, Jan 22, 2015
Fax for Free Online Summary Step-by-step instructions for sending faxes through your A-B Tech student email Instructions To send a free FAX from any computer, sign in to your student email. Click the New Message Button Fill out the To: field ... 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 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 Perform Advanced Google Searches
Added on Thu, Oct 8, 2015
How to Perform Advanced Google Searches Summary Instructions on how to use Google Advanced Search features Instructions Go to google.com. To search for a word definition, add the word after “define” Example: define nagware ... 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 Transfer Contacts from Gmail to Outlook
Added on Thu, May 17, 2018
How to Transfer Google Contacts to Outlook Summary Guide on how to transfer Google contacts to Outlook Overview In May 2018, student Email accounts migrated from Google to Office 365. You can transfer any saved contacts from your former... 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
Images - Intermediate Word
Added on Mon, Jun 1, 2015
Summary Information about using images and different image file types Basic Insert Using Word – Step by Step Insert : Insert tab >> Illustrations group >> Pictures  Choose an image from file location Anchor : the... 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
Microsoft Office for Students
Added on Thu, Jan 12, 2017
Microsoft Office for Students Summary How students can obtain Microsoft Office free of charge Free Office 365 Accounts A-B Tech now gives all curriculum students (taking classes for college credit) Microsoft Office 365 accounts free of charge.... Read More
Navigation on a Mac
Added on Thu, Jan 15, 2015
Navigation on a Mac Summary How to navigate on a Mac computer Instructions To get started on a Mac, you should get to know the menus and tools and learn how information and applications are organized. Use the information below for help. ... Read More
Use of Email Groups, Teams, Office 365 SharePoint, and Planner
Added on Mon, Dec 17, 2018
Use of Email Groups, Teams, Office 365 SharePoint, and Planner Summary Information about creating, using, and deleting Office 365 Teams, Groups, SharePoint, Plans Overview Within Office 365 – staff, faculty, and students –... Read More
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