House rules for Eileen's Lounge

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1. Read the FAQ before posting
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2. Keep threads on topic
   When starting a new thread, choose the appropriate forum and give your post an informative title. If you are reporting a computer problem, be sure to supply relevant details of your problem and your setup to help in identifying a possible solution. For example, specify the version number of Windows or the Office application you're posting about. When replying to a message, keep to the topic. If your message isn't on topic, then it should be a new thread, not a reply. If your post is in response to an existing thread, do not start a new one. Please do not waste our space and time with trivial ramblings; show consideration for busy people (which means all of us!). Avoid meaningless titles such as "I need help", unhelpful comments like "It doesn't happen on my computer" and the notorious "Me, too" response.
3. Post answers you find to your questions
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4. Avoid edits that make threads unreadable
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5. Post a single "thank you" for help received
   If several people have contributed help in solving your problem, there's no need to post individual thank-you replies to each of them. Make one reply to the topic, thanking them all. If you start your reply with "Thanks to all," people can skip it if they're in a hurry.
6. Avoid cross-posting into two or more forums
   Cross-posting is the posting of the same or nearly the same message on more than one forum (for example, posting the same message in both the Access forum and the VB/VBA forum). This can easily lead to confusion and to duplication of information. Please choose the forum that is the most appropriate and post your message there. Many members watch for new threads in several forums anyway.
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11. Avoid overly busy graphics
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14. Last but not least
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