Office Function key alternatives
If pressing Function keys is a hassle, like on smaller laptop keyboards, there are some alternatives. Many laptop users avoid Read More
Microsoft Outlook
What’s new in Office for Windows – May 2020
Some useful new features have now been rolled out to the public versions of Microsoft 365 (Office 365) for May Read More
‘Tell me’ help now in Mac Office 365 with the same limitations
‘Tell me’ help box is now in Microsoft/Office 365 for Mac as a way to find features on the ribbon. Read More
Stop embarrassing template or stock phrases in Outlook emails
A UK politician got caught sending an email with optional stock phrases and guides still in the message. Is there Read More
It’s getting closer … shared signatures in Outlook
The promise of shared Outlook signatures is a little closer. Microsoft has announced that signatures in Outlook for Windows will Read More
Did Chris Pratt’s 51,000 emails really delete?
Chris Pratt released a video showing 51,000 emails being deleted from his computer. Are they really completely lost? We doubt Read More
Outlook's 'Permanent' delete but doesn't - how we tested it.
When Outlook displays a ‘This will be permanently deleted’ it’s not really deleted. For anyone interested in the gory details Read More
Add Outlook appointment in another time zone
Outlook for Windows and Mac can easily add appointments or events using times from another time zone. They’ll show up Read More
Action Pen, a renamed feature in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
The Ink Editor button in Word 365 has gone, replaced with the ‘Action Pen’ on the Draw tab in Word Read More
Combined Drawing Tools in Word 365 and other Office programs
The Drawing Tools in Word 365 is now larger with separate tools like Lasso and Eraser now in a single Read More
Reply All Storm Protection comes to Office 365 hosted
Office 365 hosted organizations will soon get protection from Reply All email storms. Reply All storms happen with large distributions Read More
X Æ A-12 in Microsoft Word and Office
Elon Musk and partner have named their child X Æ A-12 (no kidding) how do you type Æ in Microsoft Read More
Looking back on Love – the Love Bug in Windows
Just like the Melissa virus, looking back to the Love Bug virus of May 2000 shows how much has changed Read More
Per Thousand / Per Mille sign ‰ in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
How to type the Per Thousand (or it’s official name ‘Per Mille’) sign ‰ into Microsoft Word, Excel or PowerPoint. Read More
Does an Office licence work for two users on a computer?
Microsoft Office rules might let two users or more use the same copy of Office on a computer. It depends Read More
15 ways to save or export Outlook emails or items
There are many ways to save an Outlook email or other items to a separate file. Which one you choose Read More
Sentence spacing in Word - one, two or don't bother?
Is there one space or two between sentences? Word lets you check for the spacing or not care at all. Read More
The Myth about Two-Factor Authentication
aka The lie that’s stopped you from more secure online accounts. For some years we’ve been banging on about Two-Factor Read More
Format Painter with Shapes and gradients
Format Painter in Office will work to copy formatting between shapes which is very useful for complex Gradients. But they Read More
Rainbow gradient or effect in Office, Word or PowerPoint
A rainbow in Office is a custom gradient effect available for Shapes including WordArt borders and many elements in Word, Read More
