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Microsoft Sway vs. PowerPoint: What’s Similar and What’s Different?
Dec 6th, 2022 by Find out which is the best app for you
How to Change the Background in Microsoft PowerPoint
Make your presentation look pro
The slide background is one visual you don’t want to forget about when creating a presentation. Whether a subtle shade, matching color, or image, here’s how to customize the background […]
How to Duplicate Pages in a Microsoft Word Document
Plus how to create a macro to do it
Microsoft Word doesn’t have a built-in page duplication feature. To duplicate a page, copy its content and paste it onto a blank page. Alternatively, you can create a custom macro […]
How to Change the Language in Microsoft Word
Can come in handy if you're multilingual
Are you looking to change Microsoft Word from English to another language? This tutorial will teach you how to do that in the Word app for desktop and its free […]
How to Delete a Chat in Microsoft Teams
Plus what happens when you do it
Microsoft Teams is a busy place, and you’ll likely end up with lots of clutter from private and group chats sooner rather than later. So, what can you do about […]
6 Ways to Join a Microsoft Teams Meeting
Which one works best for you?
In business and education, virtual meetings and video calls became the norm in the last few years. Video conferencing helped spread the popularity of remote work and online schooling by […]
How to Hide a Slide in Microsoft PowerPoint
Make your presentation more flexible
Sometimes, not every slide you set up makes its way to your final product. We’ll show you how to hide and unhide slides while creating or delivering a Microsoft PowerPoint […]
How to Change Your Name in Microsoft Teams
For whatever reason you may want
Did you notice an error in your Microsoft Teams display name? Is your first or last name incorrect? We’ll show you how to edit or change your name in Microsoft […]
How to Start and Navigate a PowerPoint Slideshow
Use the method you're most comfortable with
A successful slideshow isn’t just about creating it, it’s about presenting it to your audience when it’s time. Here, we’ll show you the right keys to press, the action buttons […]
How to Fix “Retrieving Data. Wait a Few Seconds” Error in Microsoft Excel
Alas, these are only temporary solutions
The “Retrieving Data. Wait a Few Seconds and try to cut or copy again” error has been bugging Excel online users since the app first launched. The issue appears when […]
How to Update Microsoft Office Apps (Windows and Mac)
Make sure you have the current version
For receiving new features, security updates, and fixes for known issues, it’s important to keep your applications up to date. Here, we’ll show you how to update Microsoft Office apps […]
How to Unsend an Email in Outlook
Could save your job or marriage
The Outlook web client allows you to unsend an email for up to ten seconds after hitting the send button. In the Outlook desktop app, you can “recall” a sent […]
How to Clear Microsoft Teams Cache (And Why You Should)
Not a silver bullet but a good place to start
If Microsoft Teams starts acting up, a quick way to troubleshoot the problem is to clear the app’s cache from the local storage on your desktop or mobile device. Microsoft […]
Microsoft Excel Workbooks and Worksheets: What’s the Difference?
And which one is right for you?
Knowing Excel is a valuable skill. But the tool is not always easy to use and can be frustrating if you don’t fully understand the features. That’s often the case […]
How to Create and Ring a Sound Alarm in Microsoft Excel
Data management has never been easier
Microsoft Excel includes several built-in tools that allow users to automate conditional formatting (like changing the color of a cell) depending on whether specific conditions are met. But many people […]
How to Enable and Turn Off Dark Mode in Microsoft Word
Give your eyes a much-needed break
By using dark mode in your apps, you can make the display easier on your eyes and reduce eye strain. We’ll show you how to turn on and off Microsoft […]
Why Microsoft Word Is Black on Your PC (And How to Fix It)
It's called dark mode and you may like it
Does Microsoft Word always appear in a black theme when you launch it on your PC? We’ll explain why that happens and what you can do to disable it. If […]
Google Slides vs Microsoft PowerPoint – What Are the Differences?
We give you all the serious deets
PowerPoint has held the position of the best presentation software since 1987. It’s used by millions in schools, workplaces, and homes. But in 2012 Google Slides entered the market as […]
