Configuring the Automatic Update Service If you are already in version 4 of The Paper Tiger Document Management and Filing System software, you can configure the Update Service to change the interval for checking for software updates. If you wish to configure the Update Service: a) Click Help, and then Configure Update Service. The Configure [...]
(Professional and Network Editions Only) The Paper Tiger Document Management and Filing System Software is equipped with a Spell-checker that will check the spelling of an item’s text as you enter it into a database. The Spell-check operates automatically in all fields in Wizards and the Browser. Note: The Spell-checker runs automatically. If you wish [...]
To eliminate procrastination with your filing, always make sure to have empty hanging files with numbered tabs already set up. Then you can just enter the information into The Paper Tiger document management software and drop your documents in the appropriate numbered file.
Carry your Paper Tiger File Index in a file folder in your briefcase when you are out of the office. As you collect papers, note the appropriate item name and/or file number for them on the individual papers, and you or someone else can file them when your return to the office.
The purpose of your filing system is not only to put paper files away, but to be able to find them again (and without wasting time trying to figure out what file name you chose the last time you filed them!) Keywords are essential for quick retrieval. Entering keywords into The Paper Tiger document management [...]
If You Prefer the Alphabet… If you like the idea of using The Paper Tiger document management software, but find the concept of indexing or numbering your paper files impractical — or even frightening — fear not! You can use the filing system software and stay with the age-old alphabetic method of filing. You can [...]
Use a Category in Paper Tiger Document Management Software and Filing System when you want to group files together for a specific purpose within a Location, such as clients, tax info, financial info, purchases, medical info, human resources, marketing, training, personal, etc. “Category” is a word or words you may use to classify groups of [...]
Use The Paper Tiger to create your own personal library. Remove or photocopy articles of interest from magazines or newspapers or print internet articles. File them now, and read them when you have time.
If you are starting to use The Paper Tiger software for the first time, the first decision after naming your database is what to name the “Location.” Or maybe you’ve been using The Paper Tiger for a while and want to refine the way you’re using the software. There is not a right or wrong [...]
The time it takes to convert your piles and files is justified! Does converting your files to ‘The Paper Tiger way’ seem overwhelming? Do you have an office full of stacks and stacks of paper to be filed and lots of file drawers to convert? There is an investment of time to set up your [...]
When entering keywords in your Paper Tiger database, ask yourself, If I or someone else wanted to retrieve this file later, what words might be helpful? You want to input as many keywords as you think might be helpful.
It’s a good idea to print out a File List anytime you’ve made significant changes or additions to your Paper Tiger filing system. That way, if your computer is off or the power is out, you have a handy backup to see the contents of each file. Place a copy in front of each of [...]
Make your life a little easier, especially when first setting up your files The Paper Tiger way! You know that we suggest you write the location, either directly on your paper file or on a ‘Post-It’ type sticky note that coincides with your hanging file location, so that when you need to re-file it, you’ll [...]
