Office 2021 is the personal and small business ‘perpetual licence’, non-subscription version of Microsoft Office. For Windows and Mac.
Office LTSC (Long Term Servicing Channel) is the volume licence ‘perpetual licence’, non-subscription version of Microsoft Office for organizations, companies and governments. Also for Windows and Mac.
The features in Office 2021 and Office LTSC are very similar, if not the same.
How to Link Text Boxes in Microsoft Word for Seamless Text Flow
Linking text boxes in Microsoft Word allows content to flow automatically from one box to another, making it easier to design newsletters, flyers, and complex page layouts. This guide explains how Word’s text box linking works, its limitations, and practical tips to avoid common formatting problems when working with flowing text across multiple text boxes. […]
Creative Last-Minute Christmas Tricks from Microsoft Designer (Easy Gift Tags & Activities)
Struggling with last-minute Christmas prep? These clever Christmas tricks using Microsoft Designer help you create unforgettable personalized gift tags, fun stickers, and engaging coloring pages in minutes. Perfect for kids and adults alike. Whether you want to add a personal touch for each recipient or keep the little ones entertained, these Designer techniques will save […]
How to Insert the Exclamation Question Mark (⁉) in Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
Learn how to quickly insert the unique Exclamation Question Mark (⁉) symbol across Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook on both Windows and Mac. Whether you’re adding emphasis and excitement to documents, spreadsheets, slides or emails, this step-by-step guide shows you the fastest methods — including keyboard shortcuts, the Symbol menu, and Character Viewer tips […]
Create Your Own AI Writing Style Prompts, a Step-by-Step Guide
Want to make your AI writing tools truly reflect your voice? Instead of relying on generic presets like “formal” or “casual,” you can create your own writing style prompts tailored to the exact tone, vocabulary, and structure you prefer. This step-by-step guide shows how to feed an AI system several examples of your writing and […]
AI Writing & Rewriting Made Easy: How Anyone Can Get Better Text with Modern AI
Struggling with writer’s block, phrasing, or finding the right tone for your text? Modern AI tools can help anyone rewrite, rephrase, and polish text quickly and effectively. From simple prompts like “Rewrite this in a friendly tone” to advanced style adjustments, here are practical and ways to draft writing before adding the vital human touch. […]
PDF Save As or Print: Best Methods Explained
Learn how to create high-quality PDF files from Microsoft Office documents using the two main methods: Save As/Export and Print to PDF. This guide compares both approaches so you can choose the best one for your needs. Whether you want clickable hyperlinks, bookmarks, backgrounds, or a simple fixed layout PDF from Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, […]
Master Excel’s SWITCH Function: Simplify Conditional Logic & Replace Nested IFs
Learn how to use Excel’s powerful SWITCH function, the modern alternative to nested IF statements. The SWITCH function evaluates a value against multiple matched outcomes and returns the first corresponding result, plus an optional default if nothing matches. Our guide breaks down the format, best usage patterns and practical examples plus tips for combining SWITCH […]
How to get Pantone’s 2026 color in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Pantone’s color of the year for 2026 is “Cloud Dancer”. You can use that exact color in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Designer using the right Hex/RGB color code. And we’ll look at the flowery prose that’s become a hallmark of this annual promotion. The color of 2026 is … Cloud Dancer “Cloud Dancer” is […]
US State Department switches fonts, Times New Roman vs Calibri
In a move reversing a 2023 policy, the U.S. State Department has officially returned to using Times New Roman font for its communications, ending the brief tenure of Calibri. Why choose one font over another? Times New Roman vs Calibri – the pros and cons of each font. The US State Department is switching fonts […]
Left arrow ← in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Type the Left arrow ← into Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Outlook. Both in Office for Windows and Office for Mac. The official Unicode name is ‘Leftward Arrow” ← but it can be called ‘Left pointing’ ‘Left facing’ or just ‘Left Arrow’ See also Right arrow → symbol in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookLeft Right arrow […]
Find & Copy Thanksgiving Emojis
Looking for the perfect holiday emoji for your document, slide or email? This quick-and-easy list from Office Watch offers a searchable collection of Thanksgiving-themed symbols that work across Windows, macOS, iPhone and Android. These emoji are supported (with different looks) on Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android devices. Unicode value (hex) The Unicode value column lets […]
Create Dynamic array Excel Drop-Downs in Minutes
If you’re working in Microsoft Excel and want a drop-down list from a dynamic array you have to use a workaround because the direct method for fixed arrays doesn’t work for dynamic arrays. Here’s the simple workaround to use a dynamic array function to generate a list of unique values from a data table, and […]
How to add a Picture with Text Wrapping in Microsoft Word – Simple Steps for Text Flow
Want to make your document look polished by having an image neatly enveloped by text? In this quick tutorial, you’ll learn how to insert a picture into Microsoft Word and apply proper text-wrapping so it can sit on the left, right, center or anywhere – and stay there. Let your text flow around a graphic […]
Master Hyphens, En-dashes & Em-dashes in Microsoft Word — Your Ultimate Guide
If you’ve ever paused over that little horizontal line in a document and wondered whether you should use a hyphen, en-dash or em-dash, you’re not alone. In Microsoft Word there are nine distinct dash or hyphen-like characters, each with its own typographic role and keyboard shortcut. From the standard hyphen for compound words to the […]
How to Quickly Generate Fake Data Lists for Excel – Two Proven Methods
If you’re working in Microsoft Excel and need to test formulas, dashboards or data‐driven workflows, real data can often get in the way. Fortunately, you don’t have to wait for live data sets or scrub proprietary information—this article shows you two powerful techniques to create fake data lists quickly and reliably. Whether you’re a data […]
Excel Text Comparison Warning: Why Your Formula Results Might Surprise You
Excel users, beware, comparing text in formulas doesn’t always behave as you’d expect. While most programming languages treat text strings with upper/lower case as different, Excel doesn’t. By default, it compares text without case sensitivity, leading to potential errors in formulas and automation. Learn how to correctly use functions like EXACT() and TRIM() to avoid […]
