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Frequently-Asked Navigation Questions:

How do I return to the main HR Reference Manual page once I have opened a chapter or chapter section pdf document, or performed a search?
To return to the main HR Reference Manual page, click the "HR Reference Manual" link located in the left blue navigation bar and in the links at the bottom of the page.

How do I return to the HR Reference Manual Table of Contents page or the HR Reference Search page once I have opened a chapter or chapter section pdf document?
The HR Reference Manual is posted in pdf format. You can choose to open a pdf of an entire chapter or you can choose to open a pdf of a specific chapter section . In addition, if you perform a search using the search box located on the HR Reference Manual Search page, search returns are posted in pdf format.

Since the HR Reference Manual includes a number of links to other web sites or to other information in other areas of the LMC web site, we've ensured users won't lose track of their starting point by posting the HR Reference Manual pdfs to open as new windows in your browser. To return to the HR Reference Manual Table of Contents page or to the HR Reference Manual Search page, minimize the pdf document by clicking the "_" button in the upper right corner (if you want the document to remain open) or close the window of the pdf document by clicking the "X" button in the upper right hand corner (if you want to exit out of the document).

How do I copy text from a chapter or chapter section pdf document?
Click the Text Select tool Text Select tool in the top toolbar, then highlight the text you want to copy with your cursor. Once you have highlighted the text you want to copy, right-click and choose "Copy," or press Ctrl+C, or select the Copy button in the top toolbar. Copy button
To paste the selected text into a document or e-mail, place your cursor in the open document or email, right-click and select "Paste." You may lose some of the formating and/or you may need to resize the table cells, but the text will be available.

How do I copy text from a web page that is linked to the HR Reference Manual?
To copy text from a page of a web site, drag your cursor over the text to be copied. Right-click and choose "Copy," or press Ctrl+C, or select "Edit" and "Copy" from the top menu. To paste the selected text into a document or email, place your cursor in the open document or email, right-click and select "Paste."

I know I can search the HR Reference Manual by performing a search on the HR Reference Manual Search page, but can I search a chapter or chapter section once I have opened the pdf document?
Yes, you can also search the HR Reference Manual pdf documents. To search a pdf document, click the "Find" icon that is represented as a pair of binoculars in the top toolbar. Find
Then, enter the word or phrase you wish to search. Select any options and then click "Find." To continue looking for the same word or phrase, click the "Find Again" icon. Find Again

Who do I contact if I have a question that isn't answered in this list of FAQs?
Please contact LMC HR/Benefits Assistant Jeanine Hopp if you have a question about navigating the LMC HR Reference Manual.
E-mail: jhopp@lmc.org.
Phone: (651) 215-4064.

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