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How to create a Pivot Table in Excel

July 22, 2021 No Comments

For those that are new to Pivot Tables, or PivotTables in Excel, a pivot table allows you to summarise, analyse, sort, group, sum, count, total, and calculate data all with ...

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Microsoft Forms

Create multiple choice questions in a Microsoft Form

June 28, 2021 1 Comment

Creating multiple choice questions in Microsoft Forms provides an efficient way to gather structured feedback or conduct assessments. With a user-friendly interface and integration with other Microsoft 365 apps, you ...

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Microsoft Word

How to dictate in Word

June 7, 2021 1 Comment

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 ...

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Microsoft Excel

How to convert text to date format in Excel

March 15, 2021 No Comments

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 ...

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Microsoft Sway

How to customise the Title card in Sway

March 8, 2021 2 Comments

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 ...

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Microsoft Teams

How to join a team in Microsoft Teams

March 1, 2021 No Comments

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 ...

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Microsoft Excel

How to print data on one page in Excel

February 15, 2021 1 Comment

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 ...

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Microsoft Windows

How to use Immersive Reader in Microsoft Edge

February 8, 2021 No Comments

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 ...

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Microsoft Sway

Understanding the Microsoft Sway Storyline

February 1, 2021 No Comments

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 ...

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Microsoft OneNote

How to create a new Notebook in OneNote

January 25, 2021 No Comments

If you are new to OneNote then you are likely wondering how to create a new notebook for you to store information. Personally, I have around 15 different notebook files ...

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Microsoft Outlook

How to recall email in Outlook

January 18, 2021 No Comments

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 ...

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Microsoft Teams

How to create a team in Microsoft Teams

January 11, 2021 No Comments

Do you want to know how to create a team in Microsoft Teams? You’ve come to the right place. In this post I am going to outline the simple steps ...

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Microsoft Word

Add a header and footer to a Word document

January 4, 2021 No Comments

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 ...

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Microsoft OneNote

The best OneNote keyboard shortcuts

October 26, 2020 No Comments

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 ...

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Microsoft PowerPoint

How to convert PowerPoint to Microsoft Sway

October 14, 2020 No Comments

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 ...

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Microsoft Teams

How to add Seesaw into Microsoft Teams

October 12, 2020 1 Comment

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 ...

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Microsoft Excel

How to create an Excel drop down list

September 30, 2020 No Comments

Ever seen an Excel drop down list and wondered how on earth to create it yourself? Look no further as you’ll be on your way in 5 minutes to creating ...

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Microsoft OneNote

How to access OneNote Online

September 18, 2020 No Comments

Being able to access OneNote online offers convenient and flexibile access to your notes from anywhere with an internet connection. Whether you’re at work, traveling, or away from your primary ...

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Microsoft Teams

How to navigate in Microsoft Teams

September 15, 2020 3 Comments

If you are new to 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 ...

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Microsoft Teams

How to see all participants in a Microsoft Teams meeting

September 1, 2020 1 Comment

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 ...

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