Chris Menard is a Microsoft MVP. He is certified in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. His YouTube videos have over 25 million views.
Microsoft Outlook
In the new Outlook, clicking New to compose a message opens it in a side panel rather than a separate window. If you find yourself constantly clicking "Open in New Window," there is a setting to make pop-out the default. Change the Default to Pop-Out Go to Settings
Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Copilot in Excel Excel continues to evolve, and one of its most exciting new features is Copilot. This AI-powered assistant is revolutionizing the way we work with data, making complex tasks simpler and more intuitive. Today, we're going to explore how Copilot can help us combine
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook has added several social features to email — reactions, @mentions, and a notification bell. These features help you communicate faster without writing a full reply. In this tutorial, Chris Menard walks through how each one works. Watch the full tutorial: Outlook: Reactions & Notifications & At Mentions Email Reactions
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel is a powerhouse of features, yet many users are unaware of how much easier Copilot can make in their lives. Imagine having a personal assistant right within Excel, ready to provide insights, shortcuts, and solutions at your command. That's precisely what Copilot offers, and today, we&
Microsoft Outlook
According to Microsoft 365 Insider, these are four of the most popular features that rolled out in Outlook during 2024. All four are available to Microsoft 365 subscribers using the new Outlook or Outlook on the web. Three of the four do not work in classic Outlook. 1. Shorten Meeting
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel now supports native checkboxes — a feature many users have been requesting. This works in Microsoft 365 for Windows and Excel on the web. How to Insert Checkboxes Select the range where you want checkboxes. Go to the Insert tab and click Checkbox in the Controls group. Checkboxes immediately
Microsoft Excel
Efficiency and accuracy in data entry can significantly impact productivity. One of the best tools to achieve this in Excel is the Data Validation List feature. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up and using Data Validation Lists to streamline your data entry tasks in Microsoft
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft has been extremely busy with new Teams features in November and December. Here is a quick overview of What's New. #1 - Improved People Search in Teams Microsoft has released the new Improved People Search feature in Microsoft Teams, which was rolled out in November 2024. I
Microsoft Excel
Excel's TOROW function is a powerful tool for data organization, allowing users to convert vertical data into a single horizontal row. This function is particularly useful when you need to reshape your data for analysis or presentation purposes. In this blog post, we'll explore how to
Microsoft Excel
Removing duplicates in Excel is a common task, but it can be challenging when the duplicates are running horizontally (left to right) instead of vertically. In this blog post, we'll explore an advanced Excel technique using Power Query to efficiently remove duplicates across rows. This method is particularly
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has rolled out an enhanced people search feature, providing users with more efficient ways to find and filter content related to specific individuals. This update, released in November 2024, offers a streamlined approach to searching for messages, files, and conversations associated with team members. Let's explore
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Outlook has introduced an exciting new feature called "Follow a Meeting." This innovative addition provides a solution for those times when you can't attend a meeting but still want to stay in the loop. Instead of simply declining or marking yourself as tentative, you now