What is “Silverlight?

"Silverlight" a free Microsoft software Plug-In, similar to the Adobe Flash Plug-In.  These plug-ins are used by our Internet Browsers including Internet Explorer, (Chrome, Firefox and Safari).  This means that anyone with Windows XP, Vista or 7 Operating Systems most likely are also using Silverlight (along with Flash).  

Silverlight can also work on Intel-based Apple computers, and even works on Windows based smartphones – in December 2011, Microsoft introduced the 5^th version of Silverlight…

Both Silverlight and Flash are used to create “online presentations” such as videos and other animated graphic presentations – they basically run in the background and usually we have no idea that is what our computer is using to help us view what we are watching online…

Most computers have both on them and when you visit a website, it will use whichever “plug-in” is best..

Note: Plug-In’s according to Wikipedia.com are a set of software components that adds specific abilities to a larger software application. If supported, plug-ins enable customizing the functionality of an application. For example, plug-ins are commonly used in web browsers to play video, scan for viruses, and display new file types. Well-known plug-ins examples include Adobe Flash Player, QuickTime, and Microsoft Silverlight.

Word Processing Tips-Graphics

When you work with graphics (word art, photos, clip art, shapes, symbols) in word processing - just a few tips...

TEXT WRAPPING:
Once a new GRAPHIC is on your page, left click on the art work, then left click on the "dog/text wrapping icon" on the clip art/picture/word-art toolbar" (in Word 2007 this icon will appear in the format ribbon).
When you choose/click on the icon - an action list appears - initially while you are working with your document, choose "THROUGH" so you can work with it more easily.
Add more clip art to your computer files anytime online from MS Office Clip Art, or find other clip art sites

SIZING HANDLES:
If sizing handles disappear, just left click on the word art, clip art or auto shapes and they’ll reappear so you can now work with it
You will also see the appropriate toolbars appear OR add the word art, picture & clip art toolbars - Right click on the gray toolbar area at the top of your page and add the ones you want to stay active..
In Word 2007, the format ribbon appears when you are working with graphics-clip art, word art, photos, symbols, shapes etc