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Three more Word features reach the web version
Three more familiar Microsoft Word features have reached the ‘on the web’ or browser based version of Word. Editing header/footer, Read More
Turn Excel into an AI / LLM wonder
GPT-2 can be squeezed into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, providing a functional demonstration of the Transformer architecture used in large Read More
Don’t trust any text message
The safest thing to do is NOT trust any text/SMS message from a bank, delivery company etc. The message might Read More
How the change to new Outlook for Windows will work
Microsoft has announced some of their plan for the changeover to the newer, totally rebuilt, Outlook for Windows. The changeover Read More
Too many Microsoft Outlook's - we explain them all
Once upon a time there was just one ‘Microsoft Outlook‘ but these days there are at least eleven current programs Read More
Five fast Clear options in Excel
Excel has some nice choices for clearing out cells quickly. You can remove the contents, the formatting only or both Read More
PowerPoint - switch away from Aptos fonts
Here’s how to switch away from the new Aptos fonts in Microsoft PowerPoint and back to the old Calibri fonts or something Read More
Remove that big AutoSave from the Office toolbar
Get rid of the over large ‘AutoSave’ slider on the Word, Excel or PowerPoint status bar. The Autosave button (strictly Read More
Image restyling in Copilot
Copilot can change the style or look of an AI generated image to make endless variations on the same theme Read More
Table cells can now Split and Merge in PowerPoint for iPad
Cells in a PowerPoint slide table can be split or merged (combined) in PowerPoint for iPad. Word for iPad can Read More
Use WhatsApp to send stuff between your devices
WhatsApp can send any file, photo, video or text notes to yourself, in other words between your computers or devices. Read More
Print selection, sheets or tables in Excel
Excel has some useful options for printing less than an entire workbook. Printing a selection, active sheets or just a Read More
Eight WhatsApp formatting shortcuts including four new ones
There are shortcuts that automatically format bold and italic text in Word. The same shortcuts and more work in WhatsApp Read More
Hex color code advantages in Office
Hex color codes in Microsoft 365 for Windows and Mac aren’t just good for HTML coders, it’s a fantastic shortcut Read More
Use the world’s ugliest color in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Make an unpleasant point with the world’s ugliest color. A ‘drab dark green’ can be used in any Word document, Read More
What Microsoft Word does with "Drunkonyms"
The British have 546 ‘drunkonyms’ or words for drunkenness according to a new academic study. We could not resist seeing Read More