Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Select your data. Find the Sort buttons. Sort your column by clicking the appropriate button. Troubleshoot a column that won't sort.

Answer: You can either click and drag to select the column that you want to sort, or you can click one of the cells in the column to make it active and let Excel select the data automatically. All of your data in the column will need to be formatted in the same way in order to sort (i.e. text, numbers, dates). These can be found in the Data tab in the "Sort & Filter" section. To do quick sorts, you will be using the "AZ↓" and "AZ↑" buttons. If you are sorting numbers, you can sort from lowest to highest ("AZ↓") or highest to lowest ("AZ↑"). If you are sorting text, you can sort in ascending alphanumeric order ("AZ↓") or descending alphanumeric order ("AZ↑"). If you are sorting dates or times, you can sort from earlier to later ("AZ↓") or later to earlier ("AZ↑"). If there is another column of data next to the one you are sorting, you will be asked if you want to include that data in the sort. The sort will still be the column you originally selected, but associated columns of data will be sorted along with it. If you are running into errors when you try to sort, the most likely culprit is formatting problems with the data.  If you are sorting numbers, make sure that all of the cells are formatted as numbers and not text. Numbers can be accidentally imported as text from certain accounting programs. If you are sorting text, errors can arise from leading spaces or bad formatting. If you are sorting dates or times, troubles usually stem from the formatting of your data. In order for Excel to sort successfully by date, you need to ensure that all of the data is stored as a date.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Peel off the patch after 7 days. Change your patch once a week for 3 weeks in a row. Leave the patch off your skin for 7 days. Reapply a new patch after a week without the patch.

Answer: Peel off the old patch and fold it in half so it sticks together. Seal it in a plastic baggie and toss it in the trash. Then, wash your skin so you can apply a new one. Don't flush the old patch because any hormones left in the patch can get carried into the sewer system (and, in turn, the soil and water). Designate 1 day a week as your patch exchange day to help you remember to change it. Keep applying and removing new patches each week for 3 weeks (most boxes come with 3 patches so you can keep track). Keep your patches in a drawer or cupboard away from sunlight or sources of heat. After 3 weeks of wearing the patch, don’t apply a new one as you’ve been doing. Make sure you have tampons, pads, or absorbent period underwear because this week (week 4) is when you'll be getting your period. You have the option to skip your period and wear the patch on week 4 as well. If you plan to do this, talk to your doctor about getting a prescription for more than 3 patches at a time. Choose a different spot to prevent your skin from getting irritated. Wash and dry your skin and stick it on just like you did the first 3 weeks of the routine.  It's unlikely that the patch will irritate your skin, but it's recommended to change the location every time just in case. The patch only works when it's on, so if you plan to have sex during the patch-free week, be sure to use a condom to prevent getting pregnant and protect yourself from STIs.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Press the clutch in vehicles with a standard transmission. Shift the transmission into neutral. Be careful not to shift the transmission into park or reverse. Turn the engine off only if all else fails.

Answer: If your vehicle came equipped with a standard transmission, you can easily disengage the driveline of the vehicle from the wheels by pressing down on the clutch with your left foot.  The engine is likely to begin revving (increasing its RPMs), so be prepared for it to make quite a bit of noise.  With the clutch pedal pressed to the floor, the engine will no longer be powering the wheels. Be sure to look behind you before slowing down dramatically to avoid being struck by an approaching vehicle. In a vehicle with a standard transmission, shifting in neutral involves pulling the vehicle’s shift lever out of gear while pressing down on the clutch.  For automatic vehicles, you will simply need to push forward on the shift lever (or up if the lever is on your console) to take the vehicle out of drive and put it into neutral.  You can usually identify neutral by looking for the letter “N” next to your shift lever.  Neutral is almost always the gear directly above drive in automatic vehicles. You should not have to push the button on the shift lever to shift from drive to neutral. If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, all of the gears are in a line.  When shifting the vehicle into neutral, be extremely careful not to push the shifter further than you intended.  Accidentally shifting into reverse or park could cause significant damage to your transmission and even cause you to lose control of the vehicle. Most newer vehicles will only allow you to shift the vehicle from drive to neutral while moving. While turning the engine off will stop the vehicle from continuing to accelerate, it can also compromise your ability to steer and apply the brakes.  Your power steering is powered by a pulley on your engine and it receives power only when the engine is running.  Likewise, in some older vehicles the engine must be running in order to produce vacuum pressure for the brake system to function properly.  If you cannot get the vehicle into neutral, you may need to turn off the engine to stop accelerating, but it should be seen as a last resort. If you turn off the engine, be prepared for your steering to become extremely difficult.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Understand how essential oils aid sleep. Know the best essential oils to aid sleep. Buy an essential oil that will aid your sleep. Read the label.

Answer:
Using essential oils will not cure your insomnia or the root cause of it. However, essential oils can help you calm down and relax before bedtime and may help you fall and stay asleep.  Essential oils are distilled from the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, or roots of a specific plant. They are highly concentrated and you won’t need to use much to reap their benefits.  If you have insomnia for a longer period of time, see your doctor to rule out a more serious condition. Each essential oil has a different effect on the body and mind. Learning about the different essential oils will help you identify which ones may help you sleep.  Chamomile essential oil is a powerful calming agent. It can also help lift mood and aid depression.  Lavender essential oil is an excellent choice to relieve stress, but can also be used as an anti-depressant, and sedative.  Marjoram essential oil can help ease anxiety and stress, fight fatigue.  Valerian essential oil can help relax and calm you and may aid occasional insomnia.  Vetiver essential oil can help relax and calm you and may help you fall and stay asleep. Once you’ve identified the essential oils that may help you sleep, buy one that you like and a carrier oil. You can buy essential and carrier oils at many stores and online retailers.  Consider buying several different essential oils to aid your sleep. That way, you can choose a scent you like best on any given day. Because essential oils are so concentrated, you’ll need to dilute it with a carrier oil to best use it. Some examples of carrier oils are: sweet almond oil, apricot kernel oil, avocado oil, olive oil, and sesame oil.  You can buy essential oils and carrier oils at most health food or nutritional supplements retailers either online or in the store. Because each essential oil has different properties and may not be ideal for all users, it’s important to read the label of any essential oil before you use it. It’s also a good idea to do a skin patch test before using an oil.  You can find out about the oil’s contra-indications by reading the label. For example, you wouldn’t want to use valerian if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.  Before you use the essential oil in a bath or for a massage, do a skin patch test. Add 1-2 drops of diluted essential oil to the inside of your elbow. If no irritation occurs after 24 hours, then you can safely use it on your skin.