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Marilyn D. Glazer, GRI, CRS, CRB, M.S.Ed.

For those who have a salesperson's license, April 30, 2005 is the renewal date.  There is NO continuing education grandfathering.  Only attorneys, sitting legislators, and those on active military duty are exempt from continuing education.

It is HIGHLY recommended that salespeople complete their renewal via the computer as there is not sufficient staff at the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (DFPR) to open envelopes.

The signature of the broker is no longer required on the renewal form which facilitates renewals on line.

If a renewal form has not been received, a substitute form is available online at the DFPR website.

Remember, you must complete a total of 12 hours of continuing education: six hours of CORE and six hours of electives, BEFORE April 30.

If you are a salesperson and conduct business without your renewed license it is potentially a $25,000 fine PER TRANSACTION.

http://www.idfpr.com
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When I am using the computers in my office, my last name is constantly underlined, because the program's spell check feature thinks I've made a mistake. I have to admit this drives me crazy, because it makes me stop and recheck the spelling within every document I create! Did you know you can customize within the spell check option of Microsoft Word 2003? You can add words not found in the dictionary such as your last name or a company name.

Here is how:

Create a new custom dictionary:

• On the Tools menu, click Options , and then click the Spelling & Grammar tab.

• Click Custom Dictionaries.
• Click New.
• In the File name box, type a name for the custom dictionary.
• Click Save.
• In the Dictionary list box, select the new custom dictionary

To Activate your custom dictionary:

• In the Custom Dictionaries dialog box, make sure the check box beside the dictionary's name is selected.
• On the Spelling & Grammar tab, clear the Suggest from main dictionary only check box.

Edit a custom dictionary

Add, delete, or edit words in a custom dictionary

• On the Tools menu, click Options , and then click the Spelling & Grammar tab.
• Click Custom Dictionaries .
• Select the dictionary you want to edit. Make sure you do not clear its check box.
• Click Modify .
• Do one of the following:
• To add a word, type it in the Word box, and then click Add .
• To delete a word, select it in the Dictionary box, and then click Delete .
• To edit a word, delete it, and then add it with the spelling you want.

These instructions are not as difficult as they may appear. Print the directions and try it. When you begin and click on Tools, the word Options may not be seen immediately. Click on the arrow for the rest of the features in that column to appear. Once you have selected a feature it is automatically moved to the top of the column for your convenience. I highly recommend you look at the features of each tab. Don't be afraid to click on the words to see what they mean and how they might affect your document. I would not work without spell check and this added feature will make sure you never misspell your name or the names of your clients!

Please call or email me with suggestions for future columns. Is there something you want to do but can't figure out how? Maybe we both can learn something new!

Please forward your questions to Chris Puszynski: Chris@Concare.com.