The essential gestures, gathered thanks to my son
While helping my son prepare for his PIX certification, I realised something important:
some actions — simple once you know them — are actually never explained clearly.
So I started grouping these essential gestures:
the small fundamentals that make everything easier once you finally understand them.
These tips aren’t “for children”.
They aren’t “for beginners”.
They’re simply the basics I had to teach my son… and that many adults never had the chance to learn.
That’s why I created this tag:
a way to quickly find the most essential tips, fully integrated into the Misty’Tips catalogue.
PowerPoint: Change Slide Size
Want slides to be displayed in A4 format rather than 16:9 and portrait mode? Change the size of the slides.
Excel: PivotTable
Looking to organize and review your data with efficiency? Consider utilizing a PivotTable to summarize, sort, and analyze your information effectively.
File explorer: tab mode
To manage multiple files simultaneously, use tabs in File Explorer for improved organization.
Word: Paragraph or Table Layout
In a Word document, it can be quite bothersome when a paragraph spans across two pages, just as it is with a table.
Office: Translate a document
Writing a document in a language you’re not fluent in? With Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote, it’s entirely achievable.
File Explorer: Customize folder views
If pinned folders are not displaying in File Explorer after an update, consider customizing your folder views.
Multi-selection with CTRL and/or SHIFT
To select multiple items in a list, whether contiguous or not, use the CTRL and SHIFT keys on your keyboard.
PowerPoint: Transform a slideshow to a video with cameo and voiceover
Transform your slideshow into an engaging video by adding a personal touch with your own cameo and voiceover!
Edge: Organize Favorites with Folders
If your favorites are cluttered in a long list, consider organizing them into folders in Edge to navigate more easily.