Moving Images Behind Text

Summary: You can control the order in which graphics appear in your document. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 6, Word 95, Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, and Word 2003.)

Word allows you to place all sorts of graphic images in your documents. Many times you may want to place the images behind the text. Exactly how you do this depends on the type of images with which you are working. If you are working with an image you created by using the Drawing toolbar, you can follow these steps if you are using Word 97 or a later version:

1. Select the image.
2. Choose the Order option from the Draw menu on the Drawing toolbar. Word displays a submenu.
3. Choose Send Behind Text from the submenu. The image should move behind the text.

If you are using Word 6 or Word 95, you can follow these steps using the Drawing toolbar:

1. Select the image.
2. Click on the Send Behind Text tool on the Drawing toolbar. The image should move behind the text.

If you are using any other kind of image (perhaps one you have inserted from a graphics file) and you are using Word 97 or a later version, then the process is different:

1. Select the image. The Picture toolbar should appear. (If the toolbar doesn't appear, select Toolbars from the View menu and choose the Picture toolbar.)
2. Click on the Text Wrapping tool on the toolbar. Word displays a list of wrapping methods you can choose.
3. Choose the None option.

It is possible at this point that your text may now be visible over the top of your image. If it is not, follow the same steps you used for the images created with the Drawing toolbar.

Topics: Moving Images Behind Text - |2008-03-09|

Amazon Subscribe & Save

Sick of running out to buy diapers, shampoo, or laundry detergent again? A new service from Amazon called Subscribe & Save ships regular deliveries of discounted household items on a schedule you determine. "Subscribe" to, say, your favorite brand of paper towels and set Amazon to ship you a few packages every 1, 2, 3, or 6 months. Amazon waives the shipping fee, gives you 15% off their regular price for the towels, emails you before each shipment goes out (with an option to cancel), and charges you only when they ship. I haven't tried the service myself yet (it's in beta, and only applies to household items, not books, CDs or DVDs), but it sure looks like a handy way to automate your shopping and save cash, gas, and time.  Subscribe & Save

Amazon: Automate Household Shopping with Amazon Subscribe & Save - |2008-03-09|

Erase Cell Phone Data

Sell, donate or recycle used cell phones worry free The Cell Phone Data Eraser gives you all the tools you need to remove personal information like contact names and phone numbers from used cell phones. To erase cell phone data, simply:

• Select your cell phone manufacturer
• Select your cell phone model
• Click the 'Download Instructions' box
• Follow the easy, step-by-step instructions to erase your cell phone data

Erase Cell Phone Data with ReCellular’s Data Eraser - |2008-03-09|

WikiTravel

The real strength of the wiki is that anyone can edit and update it with the latest information or breaking findings or their own personal experiences. It works for Wikipedia for the most part, but the idea of letting people who have experienced places and events write about them isn't limited to an encyclopedia. Wikitravel, one of PC Mag's Top 100 Undiscovered Websites, brings travelers' experiences to the curious, and vice versa.

It's not an accident that Wikitravel looks a lot like Wikipedia. The two sites are running the same wiki software and are configured similarly. You can create an account (completely free) and edit pages, or you can edit them anonymously. Seasoned wiki fans will find Wikitravel a breeze to read and edit. The service features some articles and topics on the front page, and if you're looking for something specific, you can always search for it. If you're just interested in taking a virtual trip around the globe, you can start on the front page, choose a continent, and start reading.

The amount of information on Wikitravel is staggering. There are entries for countries around the globe, from Chad to Quebec, Algeria to New Zealand, and all of the pages have in-depth and intricate information about the regions' politics, environment, culture, language, currency, and more. Everything that you'll want to know before boarding a flight for a foreign land can be found at Wikitravel.

Wikitravel boasts nearly 17,000 destination guides and articles, mostly authored by people who have seen the places with their own eyes or live there now. The articles are intricate, and contain information ranging from simple demographic and geographic data to how to get to the location and how to get around once you're there. Each Wikitravel page has information on the currency, nearby sights and points of interest, where to shop and what to eat, and some even have information on what you should know if you want to live or work in the area. I was particularly impressed with Wikitravel's article sections on how to stay safe in the area and how to cope if things get difficult.

I used to travel a ton when I was younger, and now that I'm older and still love to travel, I'm saddled with the responsibility of making sure I'll be prepared and safe wherever I go. With Wikitravel, I can browse information on destinations as near as New York City and as far away as Brussels and find out everything I need to know before booking my trip and packing my bags.

WikiTravel: Don't Leave Home Without Checking It - AppScout - |2008-03-09|

FreeShippingOn

FreeShippingOn wants to be your one-stop-shop for free shipping deals at the Web's most popular shopping venues, such as Amazon, eBay, Newegg, Apple, Best Buy, and more.

FreeShippingOn works with over 500 stores, collects their free shipping coupon codes, and lists them on the site for the world to see.  The Site has more than just tech stores.

The service allows you to search Amazon and eBay directly for free shipping bargains. Because you can limit your searches at both sites to include just those with free shipping, you can click the Amazon and eBay tabs at the top of the page to get search boxes for those sites. Just type in the item you're looking for, and the service will find matching search results without shipping charges.

For any other site, you can click the link for coupon codes and search by tag or store. If you know you're looking for an automotive store, you can click the Automotive tag to find matching retailers. If you know the store you'd like to buy from, you can just scroll through the list to see if there are codes for that specific retailer.

FreeShippingOn: Never Pay for Shipping Again - AppScout - |2008-03-09|