BBC TV backgrounds old and new for PowerPoint and backgrounds
The BBC has released some high-quality images from their famous TV shows to be used as virtual backgrounds or in Read More
Microsoft Powerpoint
Ken Burns Effect in PowerPoint
The ‘moving picture’ or Ken Burns effect can be done in PowerPoint for Windows or Mac. It converts a still Read More
PowerPoint Background Animation or Ken Burns Effect in Mac only!
PowerPoint 365 for Mac has a background animation or ‘Ken Burns effect’ feature that’s not available in other PowerPoint’s. We Read More
Gradient Effects and Text in Word - in depth
Adding color gradient effects to your text, shapes and borders is a good way to give it a bit more Read More
PowerPoint presentations in a window not full screen
PowerPoint presentations don’t have to be full-screen, that’s the default and normal way to show a deck, but a window Read More
Blur and Virtual Background choices for any online meeting
You can have a blurred or virtual background for any online video call, not just ones that have those in-built Read More
Open multiple docs in Word or PowerPoint for iPad
It’s now possible to open two Word docs or PowerPoint decks side-by-side on an iPad. iOS has multiple window or 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
Muting and other online call etiquette
Make online group calls better for you and others on the call. Muting, watching your look and the background. We’ll Read More
Use PowerPoint to make a quick photo collage
Powerpoint is a quick way to make a photo collage or presentation that you can use as a separate photo Read More
Adding Virtual Background or blurred video to Teams
It’s possible to add a virtual background of your choice to a Microsoft Teams video call or just blur the Read More
London virtual backgrounds for all
Transport for London knows some of us are missing our bus and tube journeys so they’ve made some virtual backgrounds 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
Making QR Codes for Word and Office
QR Codes are those funny little boxes you see on ads and signs … Scan that code with your smartphone Read More
Search My Files is the better way to find files, PDF and Office documents
Nirsoft’s SearchMyFiles has received a major boost. It can now search inside Office documents and PDF’s. SearchMyFiles is the Windows Read More
Getting More from PowerPoint Designer
PowerPoint Designer should just be the start of making a great looking presentation. A few manual adjustments will transform Microsoft’s Read More
Why Old Office documents should be banned
After last week’s article, it’s clear some folks haven’t changed or still accept the older .doc .xls or .ppt files 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
Hex color code advantages in Office
Hex color codes in Office 365 for Windows and Office for Mac aren’t just good for HTML coders, it’s a Read More
