NOTE: After opening the career portfolio file immediately save the
document using a different file name. This will make sure the original
file is kept clean. We suggest you include the year and 4-H members name
as part of the file name. To do this, go to “file” and then “save
as”.
Curriculum Area – How to Place an “X”:
To Place an “X” next to the curriculum area you will be applying in:
Go to the curriculum area you want to choose - double click on the
adjacent box. The check box size should be set to “Auto.” Set
the default value to “checked,” and then click OK. If you chose the
wrong curriculum area click on the check and change the default value to
“not check.” Then repeat the process for the correct area.
Curriculum Area –How to Indicate Choices:
On the lower section of the Curriculum Form you will need to indicate
your first or second choice if chosen as a winner in two curriculum areas.
(You will have a separate book for each area in which you are competing
at District/State).
In the gray box titled, “Choose the Curriculum Area” you will be asked to double click to choose an area or choice up to three times. Where the document says “double click to choose area/choice” – do so. A box will automatically come up, entitled “Drop-Down Form Field Options.” On the right hand side you will see a box that lists all the choices. Highlight your choice by clicking on it, and then move your highlighted choice to the top of the list by using the move arrows on the right side, then click OK. Your choices should then appear on the Entry Form.
Repeat this procedure for each “choice field”.
Adding and Deleting Rows to the Portfolio Tables:
For sections 1 through 3 you will use a table format to document your
4-H and Non 4-H experiences. Following are tips to help you work
with the tables:
Adding Rows:
From the toolbar, go to the table icon, click on insert, then choose
add rows above or add rows below. We suggest making several at one
time to save time. When adding rows at the end of the table go to the last
cell (box) and hit the tab key and it will automatically add a new row.
The tab key can be used to move from cell to cell through out the document.
Deleting Rows:
Place your cursor in the row you want to delete. Click on the
table icon in the toolbar area and go to “Delete” then move cursor to select
“Row” then click.
Saving the File:
When you are ready to leave the 4-H Career Portfolio be sure to save
the file by going up to “File” and select “Save As”. Name your document
in the area provided so you will still have the original 4-H Career Portfolio
that does not have other words in it in case you need to start over on
you document. We recommend backing up your file in several places like
on the hard drive and on a separate CD. You also might want to start each
year by renaming your file with the (Year Name Career Portfolio.) Be sure
to save your file frequently, every 15 minutes or so.
Curriculum Form Page
• MS Word users: to make a check box to indicate which curriculum
area you are applying in, double click the grayed check box and select
“Checked.” Then select OK.
Illustrations may vary by word processing program versions
• MS Word users: to select curriculum area from the drop down menu, move the curriculum area selection to the top of the list. Then select OK. The top choice will be inserted into the document.
Illustrations may vary by word processing program versions
• MS Word users: to select the 1st or 2nd choice from the drop down menu, move the 1st or 2nd choice to the top of the list. Then select OK. The top choice will be inserted into the document.
Illustrations may vary by word processing program versions
NOTE: After opening the career portfolio file immediately save the
document using a different file name. This will make sure the original
file is kept clean. We suggest you include the year and 4-H members name
as part of the file name. To do this, go to “file” and then “save
as”.
Application Form Section:
When you start filling out the Curriculum Form for the 4-H Career Portfolio
you will be asked to choose your curriculum area by marking the appropriate
box with an “X”.
Following are instructions on using the boxes:
Curriculum Area – How to Place an “X”:
To place an “X” next to the curriculum area you will be applying in:
To place an “X” put your cursor in the box next to the curriculum area
and click, to remove the check, click on it and it will disappear.
Curriculum Area –How to Indicate Choices:
On the lower section of the Curriculum Form you will need to indicate
your first or second choice if chosen as a winner in two curriculum areas.
(You will have a separate book for each area in which you are competing
at District/State).
To select a curriculum, click on the words “Double Click” click once and select the appropriate area and then click, OK.
Repeat this procedure for each “choice field”.
Adding and Deleting Rows to the Portfolio Tables:
For sections 1 through 3 you will use a table format to document your
4-H and Non 4-H experiences. Following are tips to help you work
with the tables:
Adding Rows:
From the toolbar, click on “Format” and go down the list to “Row”,
and then select “Insert”. When you click on insert you will be asked how
many rows you want to add. You must keep your cursor over the word
“Row” or you will get a cell dropdown or a column dropdown list. When adding
rows at the end of the table go to the last cell (box) and hit the tab
key and it will automatically add a new row. The tab key can be used to
move from cell to cell through out the document.
Deleting Rows:
A box will appear below the box you are in; to delete a box just select
“Delete” and the row will be deleted.
Saving the File:
When you are ready to leave the 4-H Career Portfolio be sure to save
the file by going up to “File” and select “Save As”. Name your document
in the area provided so you will still have the original 4-H Career Portfolio
that does not have other words in it in case you need to start over on
you document. We recommend backing up your file in several places like
on the hard drive and on a separate CD. You also might want to start each
year by renaming your file with the (Year Name Career Portfolio.)
Be sure to save your file frequently, every 15 minutes or so.
• OpenOffice users: Place an “X” in front of curriculum area selection.
(Check box does not transfer to OpenOffice. Changed wording from
“Check area applying in” to “Indicate area applying in”)
• OpenOffice users: Click on default curriculum area and choose
the curriculum area you area applying in.
Illustrations may vary by word processing program versions
• OpenOffice users: Click on default choice area and make your choice.
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Illustrations may vary by word processing program versions
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