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How to dictate a document in Word

How to dictate in Word

The Dictate function in Word allows you to use speech-to-text functions to create content using your microphone.  Learning how to dictate in Word will provide a quick and easy way to put your thoughts into words and capture ideas efficiently ...
How to convert text to date format in Excel

How to convert text to date format in Excel

Last week I received an SOS from a good friend. She had data that was exported from an LMS and being used for analysis within Excel. A particular column contained a date and time in each cell that needed to ...
How to customise the Title card in Sway

How to customise the Title card in Sway

Microsoft Sway allows you to easily create digital stories which can be shared with other users. The Title card in Sway is used in a similar way that we would use a Title slide in PowerPoint. The Title card is ...
How to join a team in Microsoft Teams

How to join a team in Microsoft Teams

Are you unsure how to join a team in Microsoft Teams? When we start using new programs it can be a bit daunting. One of the first things you may want to do with Microsoft Teams is to see what ...
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How to print data on one page in Excel

How to print data on one page in Excel

I've run a lot of Excel training. One of the most common questions is "How do I print onto one page in Excel?". The idea sounds simple, doesn't it? I have seen some truly imaginative ways that users will sit ...
/ Microsoft Excel, Printing, Scale
How to use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge

How to use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge

If you have had a moment to look around this website you may have already discovered my article outlining how to use Immersive Reader in OneNote. This amazing tool uses proven techniques to help users read and comprehend texts. But ...
Understanding the Microsoft Sway Storyline

Understanding the Microsoft Sway Storyline

As with any new program, the first time we open an application can feel a bit overwhelming. In this article, I'd like to explain the Microsoft Sway Storyline and how to navigate and use it effectively. What is the Storyline? ...
/ Digital, Microsoft Sway, presentation, Story, Sway
How to create a new notebook in OneNote

How to create a new Notebook in OneNote

If you are new to OneNote then you are likely wondering how you can create new notebooks for you to store information. Personally, I have around 15 different notebook files which I use for various different topics and projects and ...
How to recall an email in Outlook

How to recall email in Outlook

There comes a time when inevitably we send an email which was either to the wrong person OR was sent before we actually finished writing it. It happens to the best of us. There is however a way in which ...
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How to create a team in Microsoft Teams

How to create a team in Microsoft Teams

If you are new to using Microsoft Teams then you are probably wanting to learn how to get started. You may find that your IT administrator has already created some key teams within your organisation for you to begin working ...
/ Collaboration, Microsoft Teams, Teams
How to add a header and footer to a document in Word

Add a header and footer to a Word document

When working with long documents you will need to add a header and footer section. The header and footer in Word allows you to add information to the top and bottom of each page within a document. These sections allow ...
The Best Keyword Shortcuts for OneNote

The best OneNote keyboard shortcuts

Regardless of the program you are using, we all want to make sure we are being productive with our time. Using OneNote keyboard shortcuts is the perfect way to improve productivity and streamline your workflow. The key to learning new ...
How to convert PowerPoint to Microsoft Sway

How to convert PowerPoint to Microsoft Sway

There is no doubt that Microsoft Sway is a fun program to create engaging presentations or Sways. But the thought of converting all your existing content into a Microsoft Sway may be too much to handle. Thankfully this is an ...
How to add Seesaw into Microsoft Teams

How to add Seesaw into Microsoft Teams

With many schools having to transition to online learning, teachers need to find ways to integrate the technology they use within the classroom, with the tools they have available for remote online learning. This poses a problem at the best ...
/ Integrate, Microsoft Teams, Seesaw, Teams
How to create a drop down list in Excel

How to create an Excel drop down list

When you are entering data in Excel you may want to ensure your data is entered in a consistent way. Maybe you have multiple people working on the same file and you are constantly having to correct entries due to ...
How to access OneNote Online

How to access OneNote Online

Microsoft OneNote provides several different ways you can access your notebook content. There are two desktop app options available: OneNote 2016 and OneNote for Windows 10 each with their own unique features and then there is the option to access ...
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How to navigate Microsoft Teams

How to navigate within Microsoft Teams

If you are new to using Microsoft Teams, this article is for you. Here I will outline how to log in to Microsoft Teams, the Teams window, how to change your account settings, and show you some quick shortcuts for ...
/ Microsoft Teams
How to see more people during Microsoft Teams meeting

How to see all participants in a Microsoft Teams meeting

Microsoft Teams provides an amazing collaboration and communication platform which builds in many fantastic features including video conferencing, file sharing, chat and more. One of the common questions I am asked relates to being able to see all participants in ...
How to share a Microsoft Form

How to share a Microsoft Form

Microsoft Forms is a great program which allows you to create interactive forms including surveys, quizzes, evaluations and much more. Once you have created the form, you are going to need to share that form with others. Those people may ...
/ Forms, Microsoft Forms, Share, Survey
How to create a concentration game in PowerPoint

How to create a concentration game using PowerPoint

Continuing on with the idea of helping teachers who are currently delivering online schooling, this is another great question I saw on Facebook. The question was how to create a "memory game", or a game of concentration using Microsoft 365 ...
/ Microsoft PowerPoint
How to create a spelling test using Microsoft Forms

How to create a spelling test online using Microsoft Forms

With many schools moving their learning to online platforms, the regular processes that happen daily in a classroom must be replaced with an online option. A great question I saw online this week related to creating a spelling test online ...
How to password protect your Sway presentation

How to password protect your Sway presentation

If you create a presentation using Microsoft Sway, you can give access to others by sharing the Sway link. You may, however, want a little more security for your Sway by means of password protection. Applying a password to your ...
The Training Lady Turns 6

Turning the big 6

That time of year has come around again when this website celebrates another milestone. This year we turn 6. When I started this website back in July 2014, I didn't have a long term goal. I simply wanted to create ...
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How to use Immersive Reader in OneNote

How to use Immersive Reader in OneNote

Immersive Reader is an amazing tool which uses proven techniques to help users read and comprehend texts regardless of age or reading ability. If you have not yet discovered Immersive Reader in OneNote then you are simply missing out. This ...
How to add a section to Microsoft Forms

How to add a section to Microsoft Forms

If you are creating forms using Microsoft Forms then let me show you how to incorporate sections into those forms. Sections allow you to divide your form into, as the name implies, sections! This allows your users to fill out ...
/ Microsoft Forms