For anyone who, like my son, is just starting out in the world of office tools—for those who hesitate to ask questions for fear of seeming awkward, and for anyone eager to make real progress—I understand that learning takes time.
That’s why I’ve gathered some of the most helpful tips to guide you through the essentials and help you become more confident and independent in your daily tasks.
Office: Create a custom shape
If you wish to add a shape to your document are dissatisfied with the available options, consider creating your own shapes.
Excel – Word: Compare 2 files simultaneously via synchronous scrolling
Do you want to compare 2 files (Word or Excel) by scrolling them at the same time? Compare them simultaneously.
Excel: Focus Cell
In your Excel table, automatically highlight the column and row of a selected cell.
Excel: Compare two tabs of the same file
In Excel, if you want to compare two tabs the same file, you can duplicate the window. It is possible in all applications.
Office: Real Aloud
Are you more auditory than visual? Do you have a text in a foreign language and wonder how the words are pronounced? Consider using a read-aloud feature.
Edge: Split Screen
In Edge Chromium, do you want to browse two pages simultaneously without having to open a new window each time?
Excel: Recommended Charts
Do you want to add a chart to illustrate your data but don’t know which visual to use? Use Excel’s recommended charts.
Rearrange Your Windows
If you wish to share your screen to view multiple windows simultaneously, there are several options available to rearrange your windows.
Dictating your messages
Do your ideas outpace your typing speed? Reluctant to type? Dictate your messages in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint!