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Old 08-03-2020, 04:49 PM
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I would like to create a word document that would have a table of contents to organize various tips, explanations, how-to's, tutorials in different subjects.



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For Word 2016 - every time I research how to do something in Word 2016, I want to copy/paste or embed videos from the internet, youtube, forums, tutorials, etc., and put in one Word document in order for me to revisit and find quickly when I need that info again.

I'd like to do this with all of the MS Office programs, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, PDFs in general, different other software programs or apps, etc. I'm so tired of searching all of my folder structure, or the internet to find the answer over and over again.

I'm not quite sure how to do this.

I'd also like to create tutorials of my own using Word. I am wondering what programs people or companies use to create their tutorials. I'd like to create tutorials to show coworkers how to enter info in special forms with tabs, how to research data, how to utilize a dashboard I create, etc. I'd even like to create a tutorial for elderly to learn how to use their Roku on there TVs, and other things that they forget how to do. I also have a friend who doesn't know Excel very good at all, and I want to create simple tutorials on skills she needs to do or tools that could help her.

Thanks for your help!
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The first part, use heading styles to name your tips.
Use the Table of Contents feature to create a sequential Table of Contents.
You could also mark things to go in an alphabetical Index.
Take a look at TechSmith's Snagit for making short videos of your screen, with or without narration and with or without you showing up through the webcam. A free trial is available.
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Old 08-04-2020, 06:24 AM
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In addition to everything Charles mentioned, a couple other thoughts.

After creating the tutorial with headings, save it as a PDF and choose the Save Option to generate the headings as bookmarks, then go to File-->Properties-->Initial View-->Navigation Tab and change from "Page Only" to "Bookmarks Panel and Page."

That's a bit more user friendly way for the reader to click around, especially if you share the document with colleagues but for yourself as well.

For screen shots, I have used many programs. SnagIt is one. If you are just using still shots (no video or narration), I like either LightShot or PicPick (both free). PicPick seems to take nice quality and has some handy editing options. I was recently introduced to LightShot and like it because it seems quicker for generating the images and working with them, but it depends on your main usage.

For video recording, again I've used quite a few programs out there. I'm not a huge fan of CamStudio, but it does offer a basic free option. I have seen others too that are better and still fully free but include a watermark (I used Screencast-O-Matic for a while, and you can turn the mouse into a yellow circle or whatever to guide the demonstration). A quick search shows that new ones have turned up, such as ShareX (never tried). Or of course there are plenty of paid versions. I eventually forked over for Camtasia because I like making tutorial vids and it's pretty versatile. If you are a student or faculty you can grab an edu discount if you won't be selling the material.
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