Microsoft has updated their Online Services Terms to clarify some privacy issues but concerns remain. They’ve also added yet another document to the confusing mix of legalese customers are expected to understand. Back in August 2019 the Dutch Ministry of Justice released a report that recommended against using Office online or Office apps because Microsoft […]
The US National Security Agency (NSA) discovered a serious security bug in Windows and, for the first time, told Microsoft so the company could fix it. That bug could also affect Microsoft Office or other programs. It’s important to update your Windows 10 asap, that’s not our opinion, it’s the US government. The NSA found […]
Microsoft Word has a powerful grammar checking system but how does it handle changes in English usage like the rise of non-binary or non-specific pronouns like ‘they’ and ‘them’? We took put sample words and sentences in Word to see how ‘woke’ it is. As a bonus, we’ll explain Pibling and Nibling that are already […]
Here are two options to stop Microsoft Office for Windows from automatically updating itself and why you might want to do that. Office for Windows All versions of Office that have current support (currently Office 2010 and later) get: updates to fix bugs in the software patches to stop security bugs that might allow access […]
Here’s how to find and add the US National Flag into Office documents, Word, Excel or PowerPoint then use some Office picture tools to enhance the image. The same help can be used for any other national flag, just look for a different source. Get the US Flag image There are many, many copies of […]
Here’s the bug fixes and changes in Office 2016 just released by Microsoft with a summary of what caught our eye. Outlook 2016 – secure email changes KB 4484212 The default hash algorithm for S/MIME changes. The default is SHA1 except when a new registry key is present. Details in the KB. Bug fix: “When […]
Here’s what to do if you get the dreaded Microsoft Office 365 Unlicensed Product / View only error message. Assuming you have a current Office 365 subscription (we’ll show you how to check that, below). The unlicenced product warning usually happens if you’ve started Office after a break of several weeks and there’s a problem […]
There’s a limitation in Word’s Table Styles; no individual cell styles within a Word table We’ll explain the problem and several options to workaround it. Along the way it’s a chance to dig into some interesting parts of Word and Office and make them do things that might not have occurred to you. There’s a […]
It’s possible to apply individual cell formatting in Word consistently using a little VBA code. In effect it makes styles for cells in a way that Word itself won’t do. Reuse this code to apply the same formatting to many cells. Cell Format Special We’ve made two VBA functions for two different cell formatting settings; […]
Hidden Text Printing in a Word document is possible but is more complex than it should be. Here’s how to change the setting quickly from the ribbon or change the print setting just for one print job. By default, the hidden text will not be printed, but you can choose to print it if you […]
The only specific 2020 calendar template in Microsoft Word is an academic calendar from August 2019 to July 2020, here’s how to use it and make it better. In File | New search for ‘academic calendar’ there are a few options. We’re looking at ‘Academic year calendar’. A few notes before moving on. Despite the […]
Word has many 2020 calendars in the File | New templates supplied by Microsoft. There are tricks to getting the most from the templates and make them personal and special. Search for ‘ calendar’ in the File | New pane. This year there are no specific year calendars for 2020 with one exception, a 2020 […]
Unless you’ve just come back from the Dagobah system, you’ll know there’s a new Star Wars film coming soon. Whether you’d like to join the Force or make fun of it, here’s how to get the famous Star Wars look in Office. See Star Wars movie opening and end credits in PowerPoint Fonts There are a […]
The Office apps on Windows 10 Mobile devices have now ended main support and will end security updates, hotfixes and support in 2021. It’s an unsurprising announcement and another death notice for the failed Windows 10 Mobile platform and phones. Source: Microsoft, from happier days when Win10 phones were ready to take over the world […]
In a recent blog post Microsoft explained some of their thinking behind the redesigned Office mobile apps like the new ‘all in one’ Office app. The company has done a lot of research into the way people use their mobile devices, including the many people who only use a smartphone with no laptop or desktop […]
The red ribbon and bow design from the movie, Love Actually, is widely copied emulated, we’ll show how to make a version in Microsoft Office, Word or PowerPoint. You’ll often see Christmas designs inspired by the poster. On the same day Peter saw two different ads at a train station, both using the same look. […]
Pantone has announced its Color of the Year for 2020 here’s how to get it in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc. The color of 2020 is … Classic Blue Source: Pantone As usual what’s more amazing than the color is the description from the ‘Pantone Institute’. Classic Blue is: reassuring thought-provoking dependable […]
At last! The clutter of right-hand panes in Microsoft Word is ending and we’re getting tabbed panes. Very welcome news for laptop users with less screen real estate. This is new in Outlook for Windows v1912 build 12325.20012. ‘Insiders’ first and later for general release, with a proviso mentioned below. According to Microsoft: “ Now […]
Sometimes we want to change the margins around a Word document, either to change the way the page looks, or to get the text to fit onto the page. To do this, go to Layout > Margins or use the Ruler to drag the margins. There are several default options that you can choose from. […]
I ♥ or I Love signs or logos can be made in Word or PowerPoint to liven up a document or presentation. We’ll show how to make something similar to the famous and much copied logo. The official ‘I ♥ NY’ logo complete with registered trademark. The original ‘I Love NY’ logo was made to […]
