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Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Tips

You’ve created a beautiful webpage that has the most important information your department or organization can offer. It’s got great pictures, an attractive layout,  and well written, organized content. And you want the world to see it. Yet you get complaints that it can’t be found with a thorough Google search. Have no fear–there are […]

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Microsoft Powerpoint Tips and Tutorials

Printing 4-up in Powerpoint

Did you know that Microsoft Powerpoint has the ability to print 4-up on a page, and double-sided? This can help for those who need to print multiple postcards from an office printer.

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Adobe Illustrator Tips and Tutorials

OSU Branded Graphs as Brushes

OSU branded graphs can take a while to create. This tutorial shows a quick method we’ve created to make branded graphs in only a few clicks.

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Microsoft Word Misc Tips and Tutorials

Read-Aloud Proofreading Method

Having your computer read text out loud while you follow along is a reliable method for catching typos when you proofread.

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Misc Tips and Tutorials

Printable Branding Cheat Sheets

Wish you had a quick reference guide to using the Oregon State University brand? Print out your own cheat sheet to keep by your desk, about the OSU brand and how to use our downloads.

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AP Style Tips and Tutorials

Top 10 AP Style Oops

AP Style rules can be hard to remember. Our top 10 list of the most commonly misused items will help you maintain a consistent tone and voice.

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Tips and Tutorials Writing

In the new brand, headlines matter.

Instead of employing a few clever words that point back to body copy, headlines should carry the messaging and bold attitude of the brand themselves.

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Adobe Illustrator Adobe InDesign Tips and Tutorials

Creating OSU Branded Pie Graphs in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign

Graphs and charts have a specific look in the Oregon State Brand, and in this tutorial we show how to create those in Adobe Illustrator and Indesign.

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Email Tips and Tutorials

Email Signatures

Use basic contact information and include assigned fonts and colors only. Kegan Awesome-Johnson, Supreme Ruler Oregon State University | University Marketing | 541-867-5309 Sample information you could include: Name Title Oregon State University College, school or department Phone number​ Physical address Try to keep your information as clean and neat as possible. Only insert what people […]

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Email Tips and Tutorials

Simple Email Templates

We have updated the offerings in the Email Template Box folder. The email header images have been updated with the accessible orange (#d73f09). Oregon State email headers must use the primary university logo. Either the horizontal or vertical logo can be used, and it can be placed on a color background or over an image. Do not […]