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EXCEL: Insert live Excel data into Word

EXCEL: Insert live Excel data into Word

If you need to display data from an Excel sheet in your Word document, don’t waste time trying to recreate it. We’ll show you how to use live Excel data in your Word document in just a few clicks.

EXCEL: Swap rows into columns and vice versa

EXCEL: Swap rows into columns and vice versa

When you need to swap your rows into columns or columns into rows, it can be tricky. Not only is it time consuming, but you run the risk of mixing up your data. We’ll show you how to do it in just a few clicks.

EXCEL: Save time adding new columns or rows

EXCEL: Save time adding new columns or rows

Adding multiple columns and rows into spreadsheets can be time-consuming, not to mention boring. Give that trackpad a rest and add as many new columns and rows as you need in one go. Here’s how.

EXCEL: Turn numbers into money with one click

EXCEL: Turn numbers into money with one click

If you’re using Excel to track budgets or other financial data, it can be helpful to have your currency symbol alongside the numbers. Here’s how to turn numbers into money, with just one click. 

EXCEL: Do super-fast sums without formulas

EXCEL: Do super-fast sums without formulas

Excel is great for calculations with formulas. But if you find your head spinning trying to remember how they work, we have the ultimate Excel hack for you. This video shows you how to do super-fast sums without formulas.

EXCEL: Speed up typing

EXCEL: Speed up typing

Do you find yourself typing duplicate words or numbers into Excel? You can speed up this process by using the clever Flash Fill feature. It’ll save you from typing out the same info multiple times. Here’s how to use it.

EXCEL: Instantly see all data in columns & rows

EXCEL: Instantly see all data in columns & rows

Sometimes in an Excel document the column sizes need to be adjusted so you can see the data clearly. Rather than trying to change all the column and row sizes manually, we show you how to do it in just a few clicks.

EXCEL: Get to the top row without scrolling

EXCEL: Get to the top row without scrolling

If your Excel document is very long, it can take a lot of scrolling to get back to the top. Find out how to do it quickly, without moving the mouse or endless scrolling. It’s a shortcut you’ll use over and over.

EXCEL: Easily zoom in and out

EXCEL: Easily zoom in and out

When you’re looking at data in Excel, make sure you’re looking at the bigger (or smaller) picture by using the Zoom functions. This video shows you how to zoom in and out easily.

EXCEL: Always see the headings when scrolling

EXCEL: Always see the headings when scrolling

Excel is great for looking at lots of data, but when you can’t see the column or row headers, you must scroll back and forth to check what the data means. Did you know there’s a great time saver which can lock the headers in place? Here’s how to do it.

POWERPOINT: Use 3D models in your slides

POWERPOINT: Use 3D models in your slides

It’s time to ditch the clip art in your PowerPoint presentations. Here’s how to insert 3D models directly into your slides and take your presentations to the next level.

POWERPOINT: Turn a Word document into a PowerPoint

POWERPOINT: Turn a Word document into a PowerPoint

Have you ever needed to make a PowerPoint presentation based on a Word doc? Don’t waste hours cutting and pasting. Instead use our next-level PowerPoint tip to automatically turn your Word document into a presentation. Here’s how.

POWERPOINT: Make everything symmetrical

POWERPOINT: Make everything symmetrical

If you want all the elements of your PowerPoint slide to line up, but don’t want to spend ages moving them about and trying to make them symmetrical, this video is for you. We show you how to make everything line up perfectly, in just a few clicks. 

POWERPOINT: Send the fonts in your presentation

POWERPOINT: Send the fonts in your presentation

You’ve created the perfect PowerPoint presentation… only for it to look terrible when it’s opened by someone who doesn’t have the same fonts. Now your slides can look perfect on any device. Here’s how.

POWERPOINT: Change your pointer to grab attention

POWERPOINT: Change your pointer to grab attention

When you’re presenting in PowerPoint, how do you focus the audience’s attention? In this video we show you how to quickly change the standard pointer, so everyone’s attention stays exactly where you want it.

POWERPOINT: Add sound to your slides

POWERPOINT: Add sound to your slides

If you want to create a PowerPoint presentation that will impress, consider adding sound. Music, sound effects and audio files can make your presentation stand out. It’s a lot simpler than you think.

TEAMS: Share the right screen during a call

TEAMS: Share the right screen during a call

When sharing your screen during a Teams call, you want to be sure you’re not showing anything confidential or embarrassing. We’ll show you how to display only the information you want.

TEAMS: Stop writing posts that are 1 sentence long

TEAMS: Stop writing posts that are 1 sentence long

Every time you hit Enter in a Teams chat, you send a separate short message, which isn’t great for getting you full point across. In this video we’ll show you how to communicate effectively, without the multiple messages.

TEAMS: Swap to the right mic during a call

TEAMS: Swap to the right mic during a call

You’re on a Teams call and you’re talking, but no one can hear you. It’s happened to us all. In this video, we’ll show you how to fix your microphone quickly, without having to leave the call. 

TEAMS: Turn a quick email into a message

TEAMS: Turn a quick email into a message

We love Microsoft Teams, but sometimes it’s quicker to share your thoughts via email. In this video, we’ll show you how to send an email directly into your Teams channel.

TEAMS: Stop the pings with Do Not Disturb mode

TEAMS: Stop the pings with Do Not Disturb mode

If you’re finding it difficult to get your work done due to constant interruptions, then you need the Teams equivalent of a closed door. Here’s how to turn on Do Not Disturb and silence the pings.

TEAMS: Send messages without breaking your workflow

TEAMS: Send messages without breaking your workflow

The messaging facility in Teams is great, but it can break your concentration and flow. In this video, we show you a different way to use messages without having to leave the screen you’re working on.

TEAMS: Quickly turn off your camera during a call

TEAMS: Quickly turn off your camera during a call

Have you ever been on an important Teams call, only to be interrupted by your children or pets in the background? We’ve used a famous viral video moment to demonstrate how to quickly turn off your camera.

TEAMS: Quickly mute your mic during a call

TEAMS: Quickly mute your mic during a call

How many Teams calls are interrupted by random noises? This simple shortcut shows how to quickly mute your mic, so your co-workers don’t have to listen to every cough, sneeze, or dog bark.

TEAMS: Only allow interruptions from your boss

TEAMS: Only allow interruptions from your boss

Everyone needs time to work free from interruptions. But what if your boss is trying to contact you? This video shows you how to use Priority Access to block everyone except your boss. 

TEAMS: Master ALL the shortcuts

TEAMS: Master ALL the shortcuts

Shortcuts are great, but only if you know about them. Use this handy tip to see all Teams shortcuts in one place. It’ll change the way you use Teams.

TEAMS: Look like you are in one room

TEAMS: Look like you are in one room

Remote working is great, but you can still miss that ‘together’ feeling when you’re on a Teams call. Here’s how to make it look like you’re all in the same room.

TEAMS: Blur or change your background on a video call

TEAMS: Blur or change your background on a video call

Got a video call but your room isn’t appropriate for work? Did you know you can blur your background or change it entirely in Teams? Here’s how to make your backdrop look professional, without having to do any tidying.

WORD: Change lots of text all in one go

WORD: Change lots of text all in one go

Need to make a lot of changes throughout your Word document? Don’t waste time scrolling through pages and pages. We’ll show you how to do it quickly with this handy feature.

WORD: Compare 2 documents really easily

WORD: Compare 2 documents really easily

When you need to compare documents, you don’t need to keep flicking back and forth between windows. We’ll show you how you open these documents side by side for easy comparison.

WORD: Send the fonts used in your document

WORD: Send the fonts used in your document

Your beautiful Word documents deserve to be seen as you intended. In this video, we’ll show you how to embed fonts in the document, so they can be opened by anyone.

WORD: Never lose vital work when you click Save

WORD: Never lose vital work when you click Save

Once you’ve pressed that Save button, you may have lost work you can’t get back. We’ve solved that problem for you. Learn how to create automatic backups in Word so you can always find the work you need.

WORD: Save documents much more quickly

WORD: Save documents much more quickly

Saving your Word documents can slow you down, especially if you’re having to change the default options. This video will show you how to set your own defaults, so that saving is a breeze.

WORD: Start a new document quicker

WORD: Start a new document quicker

If you find yourself copying or overwriting old documents, you need to start using templates. Here’s how to create, save and open them.

WORD: Print mass personal letters

WORD: Print mass personal letters

If you have a lot of letters to send and want to personalize them, this video is for you. Learn how to insert personal information, merge, and print multiple letters from just one document.

WORD: Do mass personal emailing

WORD: Do mass personal emailing

Did you know you can send mass personal emails from within Word? Here’s how to make multiple emails look personal to every recipient, without having to leave your document.

WORD: Insert chunks of text with short codes

WORD: Insert chunks of text with short codes

Always typing the same information into Word documents? Save time and get it right by using short codes. You’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. Here’s how to set them up. 

WORD: Insert chunks of text with a click

WORD: Insert chunks of text with a click

If you use Word a lot, you’re probably typing in the same information again and again and again.  Save time by using the Auto Text function. Let us show you how.

WORD: Do whatever you want with one click

WORD: Do whatever you want with one click

If you spend a lot of time searching through menus and tools in Word, then your life is about to become a lot easier. Here’s how to create your own Quick Access Toolbar, so you can get to the tools and settings you use most often with just one click.

WORD: Concentrate and type more

WORD: Concentrate and type more

Sometimes when you’re writing an important Word document, it’s too easy to be distracted by all the menus and buttons. Did you know you can remove the clutter from Word and put it into Focus mode... with just one click? Here’s how.

OUTLOOK: Add other country calendars to your own

OUTLOOK: Add other country calendars to your own

Having your national holidays in your Outlook calendar is really useful. But if you also have clients and colleagues in other parts of the world, then knowing their national holidays is important too. Using this Outlook setting, you’ll be able to choose which...

OUTLOOK: See all your calendars in a single screen

OUTLOOK: See all your calendars in a single screen

Juggling multiple personal and professional Outlook calendars can be overwhelming. Using this really simple function, you can see all your calendars on a single screen. Never miss a meeting or double book yourself again. 

OUTLOOK: Stop the annoying email notification sound

OUTLOOK: Stop the annoying email notification sound

The average person receives over 120 emails every day at work. That’s over 120 annoying notifications to distract you and your colleagues. You probably hear that sound in your dreams… not anymore. Here’s how to make the email notification sound a thing of the...

OUTLOOK: Send a team email with one click

OUTLOOK: Send a team email with one click

Instant messenger apps are great, but you’ll still need to send important team emails. In Outlook you can do this with just one click (and without forgetting anyone) by setting up a team email function. 

OUTLOOK: Keep important email folders at the top

OUTLOOK: Keep important email folders at the top

You know what they say, out of sight, out of mind. That isn’t such a good thing when it comes to important email folders. Keep your priority folders prominent in Outlook so they’re always at the top of your list.

OUTLOOK: Set your Out of Office auto-response message

OUTLOOK: Set your Out of Office auto-response message

Pack that sunscreen and put on those sunglasses because it’s time for a getaway. Just one thing left to do and that’s switch on your Out of Office. Let customers and colleagues know you’re away and who they should contact. 

OUTLOOK: Make a new contact automatically

OUTLOOK: Make a new contact automatically

Who has the time to manually create new email contacts?  If you’re still relying on old emails or autocomplete, we have just the thing for you. Here’s how to create a new contact quickly and keep your contacts up to date. 

OUTLOOK: Set your email signature

OUTLOOK: Set your email signature

Your email signature is your digital business card, so it needs to look professional. Here’s how to set your email signature in Outlook.

OUTLOOK: Sort your emails into eye-catching categories

OUTLOOK: Sort your emails into eye-catching categories

Prevent an overwhelming inbox by sorting your emails at a glance. You can arrange them by client, colleague, theme, or urgency… whatever works best for you. Eye-catching designs make sure you’re able to see important emails at a glance.

OUTLOOK: Insert text into emails really quickly

OUTLOOK: Insert text into emails really quickly

Tired of typing the same phrases and paragraphs in your emails? Save time and energy by discovering how to automatically insert big sections of text with just a few clicks. Do it now, thank us later. 

OUTLOOK: Send emails without reaching for the mouse

OUTLOOK: Send emails without reaching for the mouse

You know in movies, where they use their computers without ever touching the mouse? Now you can too. Here’s how to send emails without using your mouse or trackpad – instead some helpful Outlook shortcuts. 

WINDOWS 11 – Switch over to a clutter-free desktop

WINDOWS 11 – Switch over to a clutter-free desktop

Like a child’s messy bedroom – maybe your cluttered desktop needs to be preserved so you know where everything is. But with Windows 11 you can have the best of both worlds. Watch this video to see how you can switch between clean and cluttered desktops.

WINDOWS 11: Make a super speedy screenshot

WINDOWS 11: Make a super speedy screenshot

In the old days, to make a screenshot you’d have to find the ‘Print Screen’ button on your keyboard and then paste it into Paint to save it. We can now show you a much faster way of capturing snippets of your screen.

WINDOWS 11: Copy text between your computer and phone

WINDOWS 11: Copy text between your computer and phone

If you’ve found a piece of text on one device, but would like to use it on another, you can now magically copy and paste it across. We show you how to save time and stop re-typing content (currently only available on Android phones)