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   Biography Instructions



Print this page and follow the three steps below to create and submit your Biography.

  1. Create a folder.
  2. Create your Biography using a template. 
  3. Email your Biography to the Webmaster.

STEP 1
Create a folder:

  • Minimize this screen and right click on your Windows desktop.
  • Choose New --> Folder and name it "My Bio."

STEP 2
You are now ready to save the template to the "My Bio" folder:  (view a Biography example)

  • Click on the "Create your Biography" link above and choose "Save" (or you may use your own template).
  • Rename the BioExample.doc to YourName.doc where YourName is your first and last name; i.e. JaneDoe.doc
  • Save the word document to the folder called "My Bio."
  • When the download is complete, choose "Open."

You are now ready to insert a photo into the word document:
(You do not have to insert a photo if you do not have one).

  • Place the cursor in the box labeled "Smile! Your photo goes here."
  • Go to the tool bar and choose Insert --> Picture --> From File.
  • Browse until you find the folder where your photo is located.
  • Double-click either the icon or name of the photo you want to use.
  • If the picture is larger than the space provided, click on the picture to select it. Find the handles in the corner of the picture and click on one, holding it while you drag the corner diagonally until it is the correct size. If the picture does not look right, photo software may be required to alter its size.
  • When the photo is inserted correctly, click "Save."

You are now ready to personalize your biography:

  • Place the cursor in the area where it says "Info here."
  • Type in the information you want others to know about you.
  • When you are finished, click "Save."

STEP 3
You are now ready to email your biography to the webmaster:

  • Click on the "Webmaster" link above.
  • When the email opens, click "Attachment" or the paper clip icon.
  • Locate the folder called "My Bio" and double-click to open the folder.
  • To attach the file, double-click on the YourName.doc where YourName is your first and last name.
  • Click "Send."



Please note: Your Biography will not be edited for spelling, grammar, formatting, etc.  It will be converted as received to a PDF file for posting.