TURN OFF SMART TAGS IN OFFICE XP

Microsoft Office XP adds a new touch called smart tags. Smart tags add purple dotted lines beneath some words on a Web page. Hold your mouse pointer over the word with the dotted underline, and a little box appears with an i inside. Click the little downward pointing arrow next to the i, and a larger box appears, full of links relating to that word.

The creator of the Web page didn't add these links. However, Office XP tells Internet Explorer to recognize some words and add its own links. Smart tags can be annoying. If you're reading a page on Greek mythology, the browser will list stock options for every mention of the Oracle.

To turn off smart tags, choose Internet Options from Internet Explorer's Tools menu, click the Advanced tab, and remove the checkmark from the Enable Smart Tags line.

A HOT-TO ON MOVABLE TOOLBARS

Moveable toolbars are a cool feature in Office XP. Toolbars usually appear at the top of the screen. Or, you may find two or more toolbars smashed together (which can look confusing). So feel free to tear off your toolbars and move them anywhere around the screen, including the side, bottom, or right in the middle of the screen instead.