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How to add text-based questions in a Form
Microsoft Forms

How to add text-based questions in a Form

Microsoft Forms allows you to create a wide variety of different question types. These question types let you customise the way in which your readers will be able to answer ...
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How to share screen on Teams
Microsoft Teams

How to share screen on Teams

Wondering how to screen share in Microsoft Teams? Wonder no more and explore the steps to using the screen share functionality like a pro. The screen share function in Microsoft ...
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Add a SmartArt graphic in Word
Microsoft Word

Add a SmartArt graphic in Word

Being able to represent content in a graphical way can add immense meaning and visual appeal to any document. All the Microsoft 365 apps provide the ability to easily create ...
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How to customise a Text card in Sway
Microsoft 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 ...
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How to format tables in Word
Microsoft Word

How to format tables in Word

In a previous post I outlined how to create a basic table in Microsoft Word. Let’s go to the next steps and look at how we can format a table ...
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How to add slide transitions in PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint

How to add slide transitions in PowerPoint

PowerPoint is one of those programs that has so many bells and whistles that it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. One of the features you can use to add ...
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How to insert online videos in OneNote
Microsoft OneNote

How to insert online videos in OneNote

With so much video content around us, it can be daunting to think how we can keep track of those amazing resources. How can we keep them organised in such ...
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How to use branching in Microsoft Forms
Microsoft Forms

How to use branching in Microsoft Forms

One very useful feature available in Microsoft Forms is the branching feature. Whilst many users may not realise what branching actually does, it is certainly one of those features worth ...
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How to sort data in Excel
Microsoft Excel

How to sort data in Excel

One of the first features that many users begin using is the ability to sort data in Excel. Being able to automatically have your data displayed in a specific order, ...
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How to add members to a team in Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams

How to add members to a team in Microsoft Teams

An important part of any team are the members. Once you have created a Microsoft Team, customised the settings and set up your channels, you will need to add members ...
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How to send email using Outlook
Microsoft Outlook

How to send email using Outlook

When users first start using any program, it can be a bit daunting with lots of buttons to choose from. Sometimes we want to perform the simplest of tasks such ...
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How to display cards side-by-side in Microsoft Sway
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 ...
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How to start up and shut down a computer
Microsoft Windows

How to start up and shut down a computer

Those first few steps towards using a computer can be daunting. I conduct lots of training teaching people some of the fundamental computer skills needed to confidently operate a computer. ...
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How to use Morph and Zoom in PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint

How to use Morph and Zoom in PowerPoint

If you haven’t seen the new morph function in PowerPoint yet then you are in for some fun. I wrote about Morph in PowerPoint on my business website in mid ...
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How to create a poll using Forms in Outlook
Microsoft Forms

How to create a poll using Forms in Outlook

Did you know you can create a quick poll using Microsoft Forms all from the comfort of Outlook? Yep that’s right, you don’t need to specifically create the form in ...
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Using the Snipping Tool in Windows 10
Microsoft Windows

Using the Snipping Tool in Windows 10

The snipping tool in Windows 10 is often one of those unknown apps which can be extremely useful for many users. I spend a lot of time on my computer ...
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How to use Conditional Formatting in Outlook
Microsoft Outlook

How to use Conditional Formatting in Outlook

Many users have discovered the amazing conditional formatting functions available in Excel, but not many know that you can also use conditional formatting in Outlook. This feature allows you to ...
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How to copy text from a picture into OneNote
Microsoft OneNote

How to extract text from a picture in OneNote

One of the hidden gems of using OneNote is the ability to extract text from an image and have it converted into editable text. The process is actually referred to ...
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How to create a "Choose your own adventure" storybook in PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint

How to create a “Choose your own adventure” storybook in PowerPoint

Over my years providing professional development for teachers, I’ve had the opportunity to show participants the variety of ways we can use PowerPoint to engage students. One fun exercise is ...
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How to share audio during a Teams meeting
Microsoft Teams

How to share audio in a Teams meeting

Why are participants unable to hear audio when sharing a video in a Teams meeting? When conducting a Teams meeting and sharing a video you may run into the issue ...
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