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The New Outlook for Windows Is Opening Up to More People

Microsoft has been publicly testing a completely new Outlook email app for Windows for almost a year now, but it was limited to people already in the Office Insider program. Microsoft is now ready for more people to try it….

Corbin Davenport Mar 3rd

How to Combine First and Last Names in Microsoft Excel

Do you want to bring the first and last names that are in separate cells into a single cell? Combining text is easy in Excel, and we’ll show you five different ways to combine names.

Mahesh Makvana Feb 16th

How to Insert a Check Mark or Checkbox in PowerPoint

If you want to place a check mark icon or add a clickable checkbox in your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation, all you have to do is press a keyboard shortcut or use one of the menu options. We’ll show you how to go about doin…

Mahesh Makvana Feb 13th

How to Add Text to a Cell With a Formula in Excel

Do you want to add some text to the beginning, middle, or end of the existing text in your cells? Microsoft Excel has you covered. You can use a formula or function to append text to your cells, including finding a specific c…

Mahesh Makvana Feb 5th

8 Microsoft Word Tips for Professional Looking Documents

As you probably already know, Microsoft Word gives you plenty of tools for composing and formatting most any type of document. But which of these features should you use to create professional looking documents? Here are seve…

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 31st

How to Check If a Cell Is Blank With ISBLANK in Excel

Microsoft Excel’s ISBLANK function enables you to check whether a cell is blank or not. You can use this function in conjunction with the IF function to determine what happens to your cells when they’re blank or non-blank. He…

Mahesh Makvana Jan 30th

How to Turn Off Track Changes in Word

Not every change needs to be tracked in your document. You can disable the Track Changes feature in Microsoft Word even if your document is locked. We’ll show you how to do that as well as how to remove existing track changes…

Mahesh Makvana Jan 29th

How to Remove Blank Rows in Excel

Want to remove all the blank rows from your dataset? If so, Microsoft Excel offers both automatic and manual methods to let you clear the blank rows and shift your data up. Here’s how to use those ways….

Mahesh Makvana Jan 28th

How to Make a Fraction in Microsoft Word

If you’re creating a school paper, financial report, or another document where you need a fraction, it’s easy to write one in a Microsoft Word doc. In fact, you have a few options for inserting fractions in Word, including u…

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 27th

3 Ways to Insert Hyperlinks in Microsoft Excel

For quick access to a cell, document, or webpage, you can insert hyperlinks in your Excel spreadsheet. Just paste in a hyperlink, give it a readable label, and click to follow the link. Here are a few ways to insert hyperlink…

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 24th

Save Time in Outlook With These 6 Custom Quick Step Examples

Using Quick Steps in Microsoft Outlook, you can click a button to run one or more automated actions on an email you select. While Outlook gives you some handy premade Quick Steps, you may want to create your own….

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 23rd

How to Count Characters in Word

Microsoft Word makes it super easy to count the number of characters in your documents. You can use the status bar or the dedicated Word Count option to view that information. Here’s how to do that on your Windows, Mac, the w…

Mahesh Makvana Jan 23rd

Save Time in Microsoft PowerPoint by Making Your Own Theme

Do you often find yourself tweaking the cosmetic elements of your Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to get a consistent look throughout? Rather than change each element on your slide individually, you can save time by making …

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 20th

11 Little-Known Excel Functions That Are Very Useful

Microsoft Excel offers hundreds of functions. So, there’s bound to be at least a handful you don’t know exist. These unique functions have specific purposes that you’ll be thrilled to learn about and use….

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 18th

6 Uses for the HYPERLINK Function in Microsoft Excel

Excel offers its own built-in linking feature in the toolbar. But the HYPERLINK function lets you do more, like a link to a workbook on your company intranet, shared server, another drive, or even a bookmark in a Word documen…

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 16th

7 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do With PowerPoint Animations

Animations do have their benefits in entertaining PowerPoint presentations. But maybe you haven’t seen the one you want, aren’t sure how to use different triggers, or didn’t realize you can add sound. We’re here to help with …

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 12th

Microsoft 365 Has a New $2/Month Tier: Here’s What You Get

Microsoft 365 is perhaps one of the best tech subscriptions you can grab today, but now, the entry barrier is getting even lower. There’s a new “Basic” tier that costs just $2 per month.

Arol Wright Jan 11th

Excel for Beginners: The 6 Most Important Tasks to Know

If you’ve never spent time using Microsoft Excel, it can feel a bit overwhelming at first. We’ll teach you the basic tasks you need to know to use this popular spreadsheet application.

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 11th

How to Add and Link to Bookmarks in Microsoft Word

Bookmarks in Microsoft Word are similar to those in your web browser. Once you save a bookmark, you have an easy reference to that spot. To make bookmarks even handier, you can create links to them in your Word document….

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 10th

How to Use the FILTER Function in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel offers a built-in filter feature along with the option to use an advanced filter. But if you want to filter by multiple criteria and even sort the results, check out the FILTER function in Excel….

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 10th

6 Types of Resumes: Which Is Right for You?

As a job seeker, a resume is a must-have. But did you realize that there are different types of resumes? To help you make the right choice, we’ll walk you through the options for the kind of resume you should choose….

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 9th

What is Microsoft Designer, and How Do You Get Started?

Microsoft Designer is a tool you can use to create items like signs, invitations, logos, social media posts, website banners, and much more. Using your own images or Designer’s AI option, you can get started easily and custom…

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 8th

Don’t Have a Wearable? Track Your Health in Excel

Don’t have a health tracker that you can strap on like a Fitbit or even an Apple Watch? You can still effectively log fitness, nutrition, diet, blood sugar, and other health details using an app you probably have on your comp…

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 7th

Microsoft Excel’s Automation Tab Is Now on Mac and Windows

Amid all the CES news, Microsoft is also pushing some helpful updates for its Microsoft 365 suite of programs. Excel’s Automate tab is now finally available on the desktop versions of the beloved spreadsheet app….

Arol Wright Jan 5th

5 Microsoft Outlook Rules You’ll Actually Use

With Microsoft Outlook rules, you can keep your emails organized and your inbox in tip-top shape. Rules can move emails to folders, play sounds, automatically reply, and much more. We narrowed the list down to some of the bes…

Sandy Writtenhouse Jan 5th

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