Microsoft PowerPoint to Sway: Engaging Visual Stories

Posted by Jon Hood  /  March 27, 2024  /  PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Sway   —   No Comments ↓

In the world of modern communication, captivating your audience is key. Whether you're giving a business pitch, a classroom presentation, or sharing personal stories, the way you present your content can make a significant difference in engagement and understanding. While Microsoft PowerPoint has long been the go-to tool for creating slideshows, there's another innovative option at your fingertips – Microsoft Sway.

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Tags: PowerPoint, Microsoft 365, Sway

Explore Microsoft Teams Premium: Unleashing Collaboration Excellence

Posted by Jon Hood  /  November 17, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams   —   No Comments ↓

In today's fast-paced business landscape, collaboration has become the cornerstone of success. Microsoft Teams is leaned on by many, but what if you could take your collaboration to the next level? What we are all beginning to discover is that Microsoft Teams Premium is here to unlock a new dimension of possibilities, a few that you may not have considered yet.

In this blog post, I’ll explore features of Microsoft Teams Premium, focusing on intelligence, personalization, and security. Along the way, I’ll share how these features can inspire you to make a well-informed decision for your own organization.

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Tags: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel Cursor Types and What They Mean

Posted by David Thibault  /  October 31, 2023  /  Excel, Microsoft 365   —   No Comments ↓

Microsoft Excel has six different cursor shapes that each perform a specific task. Excel users need to know what each cursor shape means and how to use it. Here, we'll provide an overview of the six cursor shapes and how to use them. For additional tips and tricks on mastering all six cursor shapes, please refer to the video below. 

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Tags: Excel, Microsoft 365

How to Use the Microsoft Loop App in a Workflow

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  October 9, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, Microsoft Loop   —   No Comments ↓

Microsoft has been introducing a growing number of applications within the Microsoft 365 suite, which can be quite beneficial for various projects and workflow requirements. Most are available at no additional licensing cost. One of the significant challenges is ensuring that you and your users stay informed about these new apps. Lesser-known applications like Microsoft Bookings, Forms, Lists, To Do, and Loop Components have brought about notable shifts in how our KnowledgeWave team collaborates. We are insiders and share what we learn with our members.

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Tags: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Loop

Mastering SharePoint Document Libraries: A Training Guide

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  September 19, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, SharePoint   —   No Comments ↓

SharePoint document libraries serve as the cornerstone of efficient document management, empowering organizations to store, organize, and collaborate on files with the utmost effectiveness. However, fully leveraging the potential of SharePoint document libraries necessitates a comprehensive grasp of their features and capabilities. That's where KnowledgeWave's specialized training on SharePoint Document Libraries comes into play, guiding our students on a transformative journey to become proficient in this vital aspect of SharePoint.

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Tags: Microsoft 365, SharePoint

Powering Up with Power BI: A Comprehensive Webinar Series

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  August 23, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, Power BI   —   No Comments ↓

Recently, KnowledgeWave has been extensively discussing and instructing on the use of Microsoft Power BI. It's no surprise, given the exceptional capabilities of Power BI in terms of data visualization, analysis, and integration. We have been providing Power BI training for several years, but the surge in client inquiries has brought more attention to collaboration and report-sharing features. To meet this demand, we launched a Power BI webinar series that is currently in progress for our KnowledgeWave Learning Site members and has already been delivered to several organizations.

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Tags: Microsoft 365, Power BI

How to Delegate Your Outlook Email and Calendar

Posted by Dave Dec  /  August 8, 2023  /  Outlook, Microsoft 365   —   No Comments ↓

In today's fast-paced professional world, staying connected and organized is paramount. But what happens when you're juggling a crucial project while the allure of a much-needed vacation beckons? Or when your schedule becomes an intricate dance of meetings and tasks that could use an expert's touch? Enter Outlook's delegation feature – your key to a seamless handoff that keeps you in the driver's seat, even when you're miles away.

In this guide, we'll unlock the power of delegation, ensuring your email and calendar remain impeccably managed by the right hands. Whether you're jetting off on a well-deserved break or amplifying collaboration, it's time to harness the art of delegation like a true pro.

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Tags: Outlook, Microsoft 365

Comprehensive SharePoint Training Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  July 18, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, SharePoint   —   No Comments ↓

SharePoint has emerged as a powerful platform for collaboration, document management, and business process automation. However, to harness its full potential, it's crucial to invest in comprehensive SharePoint training. Training plays a pivotal role in enabling users to unlock the key concepts, functionalities, and best practices of SharePoint. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the importance of SharePoint training, and its benefits, and provide insights into what you need to know to embark on a successful SharePoint training journey.

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Tags: Microsoft 365, SharePoint

Mastering SharePoint Lists: A Training Guide

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  June 27, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, SharePoint   —   No Comments ↓

SharePoint, being a robust and widely used platform, often presents challenges when it comes to grasping its core fundamentals. At KnowledgeWave, we understand the importance of bridging this knowledge gap for beginner SharePoint users. That's why we offer comprehensive training options tailored to unlock the key concepts and fundamentals needed for success. If you're looking to bring your team up to speed, our expertise extends to essential SharePoint features such as Lists and Libraries. With KnowledgeWave, you can confidently empower your team to master SharePoint Lists and maximize their potential. If you plan on tackling training internally, we recommend the following training guide specific to SharePoint Lists.

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Tags: Microsoft 365, SharePoint

SharePoint Training for Beginners: Key Concepts and Fundamentals

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  June 9, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, SharePoint   —   2 Comments ↓

Microsoft SharePoint is a powerful collaboration and document management platform widely used by organizations of all sizes. Whether you're a professional stepping into a new role or a manager or department lead that is looking to enhance your or your team’s productivity, understanding the key concepts and fundamentals of SharePoint is essential.

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Boost Your Productivity with Microsoft Teams Chat with Self

Posted by Dave Dec  /  May 17, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams   —   No Comments ↓

I've discovered a game-changing feature in Microsoft Teams that has quickly become a favorite of mine - The Microsoft Teams 'Chat with Self' feature. I use it daily, and I'm thrilled to share how it has revolutionized my note-taking process with you.

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Microsoft 365, Artificial Intelligence, and You

Posted by Dave Dec  /  April 13, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, AI   —   1 Comments ↓

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, and its presence can be felt across various industries. In the world of technology, Microsoft has been at the forefront of integrating AI into its suite of products to enhance user productivity and enable more natural and efficient interactions with its software.

With the help of ChatGPT, Microsoft has taken AI to the next level by creating chatbots, writing assistants, translation services, and other productivity tools that were not possible before. In this blog post, we will explore how Microsoft 365 is using ChatGPT to revolutionize the way we work, making our jobs and work better for us and our organizations. We will also highlight some of the latest AI-powered features in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams and demonstrate how they can help users work more efficiently, productively, and creatively.

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Tags: Microsoft 365, AI

Boosting Microsoft 365 Adoption with Data-Driven Collaboration

Posted by Dan St. Hilaire  /  April 3, 2023  /  Software Rollout / Deployment / Migration, Microsoft 365, User Adoption   —   No Comments ↓

Discover how a comprehensive assessment survey using Microsoft Forms can help you identify user satisfaction with Microsoft Teams, improve adoption, and increase collaboration across your organization. This case study showcases how KnowledgeWave partnered with a client struggling with Teams adoption to identify the driving reasons behind low usage and create a targeted training plan that addressed the specific needs of their end-users. With data-driven results and a formed approach to adoption, you can unlock the full potential of Microsoft 365 and revolutionize your team collaboration.

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Tags: Software Rollout / Deployment / Migration, Microsoft 365, User Adoption

Our Favorite Microsoft 365 Features of 2022

Posted by Dave Dec  /  January 13, 2023  /  Microsoft 365   —   No Comments ↓

The Webinar Team at KnowledgeWave discussed our favorite features of Microsoft 365 from 2022. We wanted to share those features with you here! Be sure to catch us in a live webinar in January 2023 when we will host a discussion between the Webinar Team members on why these are our favorite MS 365 features of 2022.

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Tags: Microsoft 365

Live Translated Captions in Microsoft Teams Meetings

Posted by Jon Hood  /  January 5, 2023  /  Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams   —   1 Comments ↓

During a Microsoft Teams meeting, voice or video call, participants can turn on built-in live captions from the meeting controls. Microsoft’s Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) technology service will detect what is said, who said it, and present real-time captions below the meeting window.

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Tags: Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams