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.
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!
Excel: Set Print Area
Would you like print only a specific section of your Excel document? Set up a print area.
File Explorer: Classic Context Menu
Do you dislike the new context menu in File Explorer? Are you looking for a missing function?
Office: Change the Colours Set
Are you dissatisfied with the color scheme used in Microsoft 365 apps? Do you prefer the previous? Modify the colors!