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Microsoft Sway

Microsoft Sway provides an easy way for users to create and share interactive reports, personal stories, presentations, and more.

Sway is part of Microsoft 365 family of products. To log in to Sway, go to sway.office.com and sign in with your Microsoft username and password.

Why use Sway? It’s all about the content. Take away the bells and whistles which we sometimes get caught up with and make the information shine!

How to use the Embed card in Microsoft Sway

How to use the Embed card in Microsoft Sway

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 content from many other online services. Sway will allow you ...
How to use the Group cards in Sway

How to use the Group cards in Sway

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 choose to either create each group type from scratch or ...
How to embed Sway into a website

How to embed Sway into a website

There are multiple ways to share a Sway with others, whether with individuals or groups of people. In addition to sharing via a link, you can also embed a Sway directly into your website. This allows your interactive content to ...
How to edit the design of a Sway

How to edit the design of a Sway

One of the great aspects of creating with Microsoft Sway is the fact you don’t need to spend a huge amount of time trying to style the presentation. Sway has a built-in design gallery which lets you switch between different ...
How to customise the Image card in Sway

How to customise the Image card in Sway

The Image card in Microsoft Sway allows you to display images. Image sources can include OneDrive, Flickr, Bing Images, Pickit, YouTube or directly uploaded from your computer. The use of images and photos with your Sway helps to convey information ...
How to customise a Text card in Sway

How to customise a Text card in Sway

If you are new to Microsoft Sway you may be looking for some tips on how to create a Text card and then customise it within your Sway. Text cards are an obvious popular option as they allow you to ...
How to display cards side-by-side in Microsoft Sway

How to display cards side-by-side in Microsoft Sway

Sway is fantastic for creating visual presentations and a common question I am asked is "How can I have cards sit side-by-side in my Sway?". Maybe you want to have an image dispalyed with text sitting alongside it? Let's look ...
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 ...
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? ...
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 ...