LiveText Helpful Hints....

To change the general color of your workspace, for example from sunset to grape, do this:
Tools --> Account Information --> then edit (Site Preferences)

To change the design of a particular portfolio, do this:
1. Go to the first page of the portfolio document
2. Point and click "Edit Document" on the top bar
3. Point and click "Properties"
4. Go to "Style" and make a selection

How to use Google Earth (A Manual)

I found this manual to be of great help. Visit this website: http://www.eastchester.k12.ny.us/schools/hs/teachers/fermann/GE.htm and then scroll down about five paragraphs to the section "How to Use Google Earth." You can then access a manual (.pdf file).