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I wrote a monthly column for WordPerfect for Windows Magazine from 1994 until the publisher, Ivy International, closed their doors in 1998. I wrote the Basics column for a year before I was asked to take over and revamp the Troubleshooting column. We focused on FAQ articles, but we also tackled problems that everyone has, such as speeding up your system and managing files. The Troubleshooting column evolved in "help-you-help-yourself" content, which is what I'll try to recreate here.

Creating Formulas in Tables - this article starts at the beginning and explains how to create simple mathmatical formulas in tables. From there, it explains how to use one of the built-in functions in a formula.

Using the Legal Tools in WordPerfect 11 - this article explains how to use the new legal tools that have been rolled into WordPerfect 11.

Using WPLOOK - this article explains how to use the wplook.exe utility to recover damaged documents, extract a list of document codes, and scramble text in a document.

Upgrading to a WordPerfect 9 or 10 Without Losing Your Sanity - this article covers upgrading to WP 9 or 10 without losing any of your customization. If you're not sure if you've customized WordPerfect, check the list of items at the top of the article. (The proceeds from this article went to the September 11 Telethon Fund at www.tributetoheros.org.)

Protecting Your Address Book - what could be more valuable than your contact information? This article explains why you should protect your address book and how to do it.

Installing WordPerfect 8 over WordPerfect 7 - there is a wealth of information available to help you transition from one version of WordPerfect to another. Click here for more links .

Columns Basics - This article is geared towards the beginner who hasn't had a chance to play around with columns yet.

7 Frequently Asked Questions About Codes - Here is one of the widely popular FAQ articles. This one covers Reveal Codes in versions 6.1, 7, 8 and 9.

How to Use Corel's Knowledge Base - For all those times when you can't get Tech Support on the phone, the Knowledge Base is available 24/7.

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