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How to create a Task in Microsoft Planner

October 5, 2026 No Comments

Tasks are the core component of any plan in Microsoft Planner. Each task represents an individual piece of work that needs to be completed as part of your overall project. ...

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Microsoft Windows

How to customise the Taskbar in Windows 11

September 28, 2026 No Comments

Windows 11 now includes new Taskbar customisation options, allowing you to change its position, icon alignment and size. This new feature was released with KB5120998 and provides some new features ...

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Microsoft Word

How can I move a picture in Word

September 22, 2026 No Comments

One of the questions I get most often is, “How do I move a picture in Word?“ If you’ve ever tried dragging a picture around a page, only to have ...

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Microsoft Excel

What does the dollar sign ($) mean in Excel formulas? ($A$1)

September 18, 2026 No Comments

After running Excel courses for 25+ years there are certain features of Excel that regularly provide an “ah ha” moment for participants. This is one of those features and I ...

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Microsoft Sway

How to use the Embed card in Microsoft Sway

September 1, 2026 No Comments

The Embed card in Sway allows you to add a wide range of media and interactive content to your presentation. Your Sway can include videos, audio, forms, maps, documents and ...

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Microsoft PowerPoint

How to use PowerPoint Animation like a pro

August 24, 2026 No Comments

The use of PowerPoint Animation can enhance a presentation by adding movement and visual interest to text, images and other elements. When used correctly, animations help draw attention to important ...

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Microsoft OneNote

How to create a OneNote Class Notebook

August 17, 2026 No Comments

OneNote is not just for business; it’s use in the classroom offers numerous benefits for both teachers and students. It acts as a versatile digital notebook, allowing teachers to organise ...

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Microsoft Forms

How to add date based questions in Microsoft Forms

August 10, 2026 No Comments

Microsoft Forms includes a variety of question types which help you collect information in different ways. Depending on the type of data you need, you can choose from options such ...

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Microsoft Windows

How to bulk rename files in a folder (Windows 11)

August 4, 2026 No Comments

If you have dozens or even hundreds of files with generic file names such as IMG_0001, IMG_0002, and IMG_0003, renaming them one at a time can be a frustrating and ...

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Microsoft Outlook

How to set Out of Office in Outlook

July 24, 2026 No Comments

There is nothing quite like the day before you’re about to head off on a well-earned break. You finish your last few tasks, tidy up your inbox, and get ready ...

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Microsoft Teams

How to get separate Chat and Teams back in Microsoft Teams

July 20, 2026 No Comments

For years, Microsoft Teams displayed Chat and Teams as separate icons in the app bar on the left side of the screen. Then Microsoft introduced a new experience that combined ...

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Microsoft OneNote

How to use Tags in OneNote

July 13, 2026 No Comments

If you are using OneNote then you’ll know how quickly notebook can fill up with notes, project ideas, research, and to-do lists. This makes finding important information a challenge, but ...

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Microsoft Excel

How to show duplicates in Excel

July 6, 2026 No Comments

A very common request in any of my Excel courses is “how to show duplicates in Excel”. When we are working with any data set you may need to be ...

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Microsoft Word

What is a paragraph mark in Word?

June 29, 2026 No Comments

If you have ever opened a Word document and suddenly seen strange symbols like dots, arrows, or a backward “P” (¶), you are not alone. Today I want to introduce ...

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Microsoft Planner

How to Duplicate a Plan in Microsoft Planner

June 22, 2026 No Comments

Microsoft Planner is often used for recurring projects, team processes, onboarding tasks, event planning, and department workflows. Many teams get to the end of a project and then assume they ...

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Microsoft PowerPoint

How to make a timeline in PowerPoint

June 14, 2026 No Comments

Timelines are a great way to show events, project stages, milestones, or important dates in a visual format. They can be useful in everything from a business presentation, training session, ...

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Microsoft Outlook

How to delay sending email in Outlook

June 7, 2026 No Comments

During a recent Outlook training session I was asked if it’s possible to delay sending an email? This question is a common one and is often followed by a story ...

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Microsoft Sway

How to use the Group cards in Sway

February 17, 2026 No Comments

The Group card provides a way to easily display a set of cards in a neatly organised way. There are five (5) different group types to choose from. You can ...

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Microsoft Planner

How to add or remove members in Microsoft Planner

February 8, 2026 No Comments

Managing members in Microsoft Planner is important to ensure the right people have access to your plan and can contribute effectively. Most plans in Microsoft Planner use a Microsoft 365 ...

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Microsoft Teams

How to use Sections in Microsoft Teams

January 27, 2026 No Comments

If you’re anything like me, your Microsoft Teams list can start looking like a messy wardrobe with teams everywhere, channels scattered, and you can never find what you need when ...

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