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Circle & Sphere Excel Formulas Using PI(): Easy Calculations for Area, Circumference and Volume
Need to calculate circle or sphere measurements in Microsoft Excel? With Excel’s built-in PI() function, you can quickly work out values like circumference, area, arc length, surface area, and volume using simple formulas. Instead of typing the long value of π, Excel provides the PI() function accurate to 14 decimal places, making it easy to […]
Three new Office Security Patches You Should Not Ignore
Microsoft has quietly patched three vulnerabilities in Office that deserve more attention than they usually get. Two of them can be triggered just by looking at a file. The third turns Excel and Copilot into a potential data leak. Today’s “Patch Tuesday” has fixes for another 79 more security bugs in Windows, Office and other […]
Microsoft 365 E7: a $99 “Frontier Suite”, the Future or an Expensive Bundle?
Microsoft has announced its most expensive Microsoft 365 plan ever. Called Microsoft 365 E7, it goes on sale May 1, 2026, at $99 per user per month. That’s $1.188 a year plus tax or a 65% price jump over E5, and it marks the first new enterprise licensing tier Microsoft has introduced since E5 launched […]
Using a Jailbroken or Rooted Phone? Microsoft Authenticator Will Soon Block You
Microsoft is tightening security for work and school accounts in Microsoft Authenticator, introducing automatic detection of jailbroken iPhones and rooted Android devices. From now, the app will warn users, then block sign-ins, and eventually remove stored work or school credentials from compromised devices. The phased rollout aims to protect Microsoft accounts from potential data theft […]
Outlook Copilot Chat Expands to Shared and Delegate Mailboxes
Microsoft is, at last, expanding Copilot Chat in Outlook so it can work with shared and delegate mailboxes, something that previously limited the AI assistant to a user’s primary inbox. The update means teams managing common mailboxes, assistants handling delegated accounts, and support staff monitoring group inboxes can now use Copilot to summarize messages, draft […]
Office.eu: Europe’s New Privacy-First Alternative to Microsoft 365
Europe now has its own serious contender to Microsoft 365. Office.eu is designed to keep business data inside the EU and under European law. Built on open-source technology, the service combines document editing, cloud storage, email, chat, and video meetings in a single browser-based workspace, offering organizations a privacy-focused alternative to Microsoft 365 and Google […]
Microsoft 365 or Office on the MacBook Neo? What Mac Buyers Should Expect
Apple’s new budget MacBook Neo is aimed squarely at Windows users, and many will want to know how well Microsoft Office works on it. Should you choose Microsoft 365’s subscription apps or the stand-alone Office version for Mac? From compatibility and features to performance differences, here’s what MacBook Neo buyers should realistically expect when running […]
Need Outlook Help? Do This First to Fix Most Problems Fast
Struggling with Outlook issues? Before you contact support or post in a forum, take a few simple steps first. Save yourself and others time, frustration, and unnecessary back-and-forth when seeking technical support. Saying “Outlook” isn’t enough. People can’t help if they are only told “Outlook” is the problem because there are too many possible “Outlook”s. […]
How to Create Custom “Don’t” or Prohibited Symbols in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Whether it’s no smoking, talking, eating or whatever you can make your own ‘Prohibited’ or ‘Not Allowed’ symbol for serious or fun reasons. Whether you want to block a specific action in a document, presentation, or worksheet, Word, Excel and PowerPoint make it easy to design your own customized “Don’t” symbol. From combining shapes to […]
Three quick ways to get the APA Format in Microsoft Word
Creating an APA-formatted paper in Microsoft Word doesn’t have to be time-consuming. There are three ways to get a template with the correct margins and line spacing to formatting title pages, headings, and references. Where you can get the APA format in Microsoft Word so your academic papers look professional and comply with the latest […]
APA Basic Page Setup in Microsoft Word: Margins, Fonts, Spacing and More
Here’s a broad guide to the APA v7 formatting as it applies to Microsoft Word. Getting your APA formatting right starts with proper page setup. From 1-inch margins and approved fonts to double spacing and page headers, small details can make a big difference to your final grade or publication. The final arbiter of ‘correct […]
Three APA Formatting Traps in Microsoft Word That Ruin Academic Papers
Microsoft Word makes academic writing easier but it also hides some frustrating APA formatting traps. From automatic spacing errors to headers that don’t match APA guidelines, small Word defaults can quickly throw your paper off compliance. Here are three common APA formatting mistakes in Microsoft Word and how to fix them before submission. In Three […]
How to Type the Square Root (√) Symbol in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Need to insert the square root symbol (√) in Microsoft Office? Whether you’re working in Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook, there are several quick and easy ways to add √ to your document, spreadsheet or email. From keyboard shortcuts and Alt codes to Equation tools and symbol menus, here’s how to insert the square root […]
Math is now more inclusive in Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 has added more accessiblity features into the Office Math or Equation part of Office. More keyboard shortcuts, better screen reading and paste options. These recent improvements in Microsoft 365 for communicating and collaborating with math were developed in collaboration with the DAISY Consortium, researchers, educators, instructional designers, and others who use math regularly. […]
Make stacked or vertical fractions in Microsoft Office
Creating clean, professional-looking stacked fractions in Microsoft Office is easier than many users realize, if you know where to look. The built-in Equation feature lets you insert vertical (stacked) and other fractions quickly, without hacks or manual formatting. Here’s the fastest and most reliable way to add proper mathematical fractions in Word, Excel or PowerPoint. […]
What is “Office Math” and where is it in Microsoft Office?
Microsoft talks about “Office Math” in Microsoft Office but you won’t find that name in Word, Excel, PowerPoint or OneNote. We explain where to find “Office Math” and why it appears under the name “Equation” in Microsoft 365 or Office. Also how to convert “Equation Editor” formulas into modern “Office Math” Microsoft talks about “Office […]
