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 to embed content from other Microsoft services such as Microsoft Forms, Microsoft Sway, Microsoft OneDrive, […]
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 select existing image cards and group them yourself. Each group type provides a different layout […]
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 be displayed on the web page itself, eliminating the need to share links separately. Embedding […]
How to use the Cameo feature in PowerPoint
The Cameo feature in PowerPoint is a relatively new feature and allows users to integrate live video feeds into a presentation. By embedding your live webcam feed directly onto slides you can create a more personal and interactive experience for your online audience. Cameo provides several customisation options, including the ability to adjust the shape, […]
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 styles until you find the one you like. These styles provide a consistent look and […]
How to create links between slides in PowerPoint
Whenever we create a presentation, we want to captivate our audience and highlight the important information we are delivering. While many users are familiar with the basics of creating slides, many users are not aware that you can create links between slides. This process can elevate your presentation to a whole new level of professionalism […]
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 effectively and can improve engagement with your audience. You can perform an image search from […]
How to compress images in PowerPoint
A common issue that arises with many PowerPoint presentations is an inflated file size. It’s too big to email or it’s slowing down the computer during the presentation. So let’s look at how to compress images in PowerPoint to reduce the overall file size. Considering we are working in a digital world our presentations tend […]
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 add text based content to your Sway. If you are just getting started, be sure […]
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 a simple effect to your presentation is the use of slide transitions. Slide transitions allow you apply an effect to slides as they move from […]
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 at how you can display cards side-by-side: Add an Image card If you are interested […]
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 the ability to create an interactive story where the user can guide the story and ultimately end up with a different ending each time. I […]