When users begin working with Microsoft Teams, it is important to understand the concept of using channels. The use of channels in Microsoft Teams provides a powerful way to organise conversations, files, and tasks within a team. Channels allow you to keep discussions focused on specific topics or projects, making it easier for team members […]

YAY Planner is now a category with The Training Lady! I’ve been training Microsoft Planner for years but so far hadn’t added any content for it to the website. Well the time is here and this marks the first of my Planner blog posts. I hope it provides you with useful information to get your […]

Microsoft Forms is a part of the Microsoft 365 suite of programs and allows you to create surveys, quizzes, and polls with ease. It is a popular choice for educators, businesses, and individuals alike. One of its wonderful features is the ability to shuffle questions within a form, which can significantly enhance the effectiveness of […]

Several years ago I wrote about using the Snipping Tool in Windows 10. Now that Windows 11 is available I wanted to give an update on how to take a screenshot on Windows 11 using the newest version of the Snipping Tool. I use screen shots, or images of the actual computer interface in a […]

Managing your OneNote notebooks effectively is a key step to maintaining an organised and efficient file structure. Regularly reviewing and decluttering your notebooks can prevent having unused files and make it easier to find important information when you need it. Deleting notebooks that are no longer needed is a crucial part of this process. There […]

Being able to create an index in Word is an invaluable skill for organising and navigating long documents. The Index feature in Word allows you to automatically generate a list of page numbers corresponding to a word or phrase within the document. Once the index is created, it serves as a roadmap for readers, allowing […]

Recently I was asked about how to automatically create calendar appointments in Outlook using dates in an Excel workbook. This was something I’d not been asked before and it peaked my curiousity. I did some research online around the idea of using Power Automate, and unfortunately found no options. A few weeks later it was […]

One of the great aspects of creating with Microsoft Sway is the fact you don’t need to spend a huge amount of time trying to style the presentation. Sway has a built-in design gallery which lets you switch between different styles until you find the one you like. These styles provide a consistent look and […]

Whenever we create a presentation, we want to captivate our audience and highlight the important information we are delivering. While many users are familiar with the basics of creating slides, many users are not aware that you can create links between slides. This process can elevate your presentation to a whole new level of professionalism […]

Quick Steps in Outlook allow you to automate actions that you use on a regular basis. These actions may include forwarding emails to a specific person or group, moving emails to a specific folder or replying to an email. Quick Steps even allow you to group multiple actions into one quick step to help save […]