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Mar
11
Bento Internet Event
Filed Under Bento Basics, Editorial | 1 Comment
Filemaker, Inc is hosting an online event for Bento users and anyone who wants to get to know Bento. Here is the announcement:
Whether you’re new to Mac or a database expert, join us for an overview of the newest version of the wildly popular personal database from FileMaker, Bento 2.
If you’re using Address Book and iCal to manage your contacts and calendar, see how Bento can bring them together. Learn how to make the most of the lists you’re storing in spreadsheets like Excel and Numbers. Or, if you’re ready to start organizing your busy life starting from scratch, we’ll show you how Bento can you help do it – the easy way!
Register today as space is limited.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009; 8:00-9:00 a.m. Pacific, 11:00-noon Eastern
Tuesday, March 24, 2009; 11:00-noon Pacific, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Where: On your computer over the Internet
HOW TO REGISTER
When you come to the registration page, click the “Register” link next to “Event Status” or at the bottom of your screen and enter your contact information. After your registration is accepted, you will be sent an email with the necessary event participation information, which will take place over your computer.
Mar
11
Customizing Themes – Fonts Galore!
Filed Under Tutorials | 28 Comments
There are at least three good reasons to meddle with the default fonts of the Bento themes:
- You want to use your favorite fonts
- You like the theme, but not the font
- You want to use different sizes or variants
Of course you can only use fonts that are installed on your system. To check out all your fonts open the Fontbook application (in the application folder). In there you can look at samples of all fonts in any size – you can even type in custom text:
Now it’s time for action!