Word Security Bug Found “In the Wild”, Microsoft Patch Now Available
There’s now a fix for a Microsoft Word security bug that’s been actively exploited “in the wild,”. The flaw could allow attackers to execute malicious code through an opened Word document, putting unpatched systems at risk. Plus an important update to a core part of Windows 11 security is rolling out. The latest monthly dump […]
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 […]
Hex Color Codes in Microsoft Office: How to Use Exact Colors Every Time
Microsoft Office doesn’t make hex color codes obvious, but they’re fully supported if you know where to look. Whether you’re matching brand colors in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or Outlook, using hex color codes ensures perfect consistency across documents and presentations. Here’s how hex colors work in Office and how to use them correctly. Hex color […]
How to get the official Olympic logo for Office documents
Need the real Olympic logo for Word, PowerPoint, or other Office documents? No need to make your own, use unofficial or low-quality versions. Here’s how to find and use the official Olympic logos correctly in Microsoft Office documents, sheets, slides or emails, without copyright or quality issues. Also the correct color codes to match the […]
Layers in Word: How to Control Text, Images, and Layout Like a Pro
Layers in Microsoft Word aren’t obvious, but they’re essential for controlling how text, images, shapes, and other objects overlap. Understanding how Word handles layers helps you avoid layout chaos, fix formatting issues, and design documents that look professional every time. In Microsoft Word, text, images, and shapes can sit on different layers that determine how […]
OneDrive Personal Vault Explained: What It Protects and What It Doesn’t
Microsoft’s OneDrive Personal Vault promises extra security for your most sensitive files, but many people misunderstand what it actually does. We explain how OneDrive Personal Vault works, what protections it truly offers, and, just as importantly, what it does not protect, so you can decide whether it’s right for your data security needs. Files in […]
Word’s Drawing Canvas: The Smarter Alternative to Layers and Grouping
Microsoft Word has long struggled with complex layouts, especially when multiple objects, images, and text boxes collide on the page. The overlooked Drawing Canvas offers a cleaner, more predictable alternative to traditional layers and grouping, with precise control over positioning while avoiding many of Word’s most frustrating formatting quirks. Understanding how and when to use […]
How to Take Screenshots on Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Android
Taking screenshots is an essential skill across all devices, whether you’re capturing an error message, saving a receipt, or creating a tutorial. This guide explains the fastest and most reliable ways to take screenshots on Windows, Mac, Apple iPhone, iPad and Android devices, including keyboard shortcuts, built-in tools, and tips to capture exactly what you […]
Easily Overlay Images and Shapes in Microsoft Word and make them stick
Overlaying images, arrows, or shapes in Microsoft Word should be simple, yet many Word users struggle with it because of default settings that don’t tie images to text. In this easy, step-by-step guide, learn how to change text-wrapping and layout settings so you can group, overlay, and move graphics together as a single object, making […]
Why Dragging Images in Microsoft Word Breaks Your Document
Dragging images in Microsoft Word seems quick and convenient, but it’s one of the easiest ways to damage document layout, spacing, and stability as well as raise your blood pressure. Here’s why dragging images in Word is a bad idea and what to do instead. It’s quite possible to just drag an image to where […]
Revealed: What is a Service-Side Change in Office and how to find them
A “service-side change” in Microsoft Office is Microsoft’s way of quietly changing how Office works, without updating your apps, asking permission, or bothering to tell you first. It’s new terminology so we explain what it is and how to know your computers are up to date. For admins, auditors, and long-suffering users . The latest […]
Emergency Office Update: What Every Customer Needs to Know Now
Microsoft has just released an emergency or out-of-band (OOB) security update to fix a serious Microsoft Office zero-day vulnerability or security bug that’s already being used in real-world attacks. Microsoft 365, Office 2024 and Office 2021 are affected, even ‘old’ Office 2019 & 2016 apps are fixed. This patch was not part of the normal […]
The Best Way to Clean Up HTML from Microsoft Word
Pasting content from Microsoft Word often leaves behind bloated, broken HTML that causes layout and formatting problems. There’s a faster, cleaner way to remove Word’s unnecessary markup and produce lightweight, web-ready HTML in seconds and without manual cleanup or guesswork. Anyone who has copied content from Microsoft Word into a website will recognize the problem […]
KeyTips: The Fastest Way to Use Microsoft Office Without a Mouse
Wanna be a better, faster Office user? Impress your friends? Be the envy of women and men for miles around? Use simple keyboard sequences, called Keytips, that you don’t have to memorize because they are on the screen. Instantly access Ribbon commands in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for Windows or Mac. Save time and […]
