how can i set up a 12 month worksheet. I have windows xp home edition.?

Question

i have basic microsoft works but it is to compilcated. i want to set up column headings and list various items in a discription column in rows down the left side and then info in the monthly columns. each year i would start a new worksheet.

Answer 1

Use the Works Word Processor and set up a table with the required number of columns and rows,
As you enter data into any particular the cell expands (downward) to accept your input. All the cell in that row expand down also.
If you need a more robust Word Processing package, go to "Openoffice.org" download and install their free Office Suite. It is a powerful package, on par with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Answer 2

It sounds like you have it all figured out how you want it laid out, so now it's just a matter of procedure. Bassically, all you need to do is create one version that will be your template or model if you will, and it will hold the basic layout and any other information that will be repeated in all the your worksheets. You give this file a name like "My List Template", then you save it again using the save as giving it another name like "My List 2006". Then, next year you would open up your file "My List Template", and repeat the process, but giving the new file a different name like "My List 2006". As you can see, you will end up with a file for each year that way.

You could get Microsoft Office, but if you have very limited need for it there's no need to invest in it. It all depends on what kind of functions you need.

If you do decide to get Microsoft Office you can use the same procedure I indicated above.

Answer 3

If you plan on creating a new worksheet each year I would recommend you purchase a copy of Office 2003, the Excel program is quite easy, and versatile. Works is ok, but as you may have noticed it is not user friendly enough to be an office, or small business program.

Answer 4

Use the tabs on the bottom of the screen. Label Jan-Dec.

Answer 5

Create a table , then fill it every months.
Goto http://www.openoffice.org
download open office.
Use writer from it.
In some cases it is mostly better than MSWORD.
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