Chris Menard is a Microsoft MVP. He is certified in Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. His YouTube videos have over 25 million views.
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is a powerful collaboration tool, but navigating through numerous teams and channels can sometimes be overwhelming. In this guide, we'll explore how you can streamline your experience by focusing on channels alone, without the clutter of team names. This is particularly useful for users who want
Microsoft Excel
Handling data efficiently is crucial. Whether you're a business analyst, an administrative professional, a data scientist, or simply someone who deals with spreadsheets regularly, having the right tools can make all the difference. Enter Microsoft Copilot, a revolutionary tool designed to streamline data cleaning in Excel. In this
Microsoft Excel
Starting in May 2025, Microsoft Excel's Copilot will have a new game-changing feature: It will allow users to create worksheets from prompts. This innovative tool simplifies data management by generating tables and workbooks through intuitive prompts. This article will explore how to use Excel Copilot to maximize efficiency
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Copilot continues to evolve, bringing powerful new capabilities to improve productivity in Word. One of the most exciting recent updates is the ability to reference an entire folder in Copilot for Word instead of being limited to referencing individual files. Alongside this, Copilot now supports working with massive documents
Microsoft Word
As a Microsoft Word user, have you ever found yourself faced with a list of numbers that need to be added up quickly? Perhaps you've resorted to manually calculating them or exporting the data to Excel for a simple sum. Well, I'm excited to share with
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is rolling out a fantastic new feature that allows you to customize your display name during meetings. This enhancement is perfect for personalizing your presence and ensuring your name appears just how you want it to. For example, my default name is Menard, Chris, but I prefer Chris
Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft has introduced two game-changing solutions: Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot. While these tools share similar names and some functionalities, they serve distinct purposes and offer different capabilities. This article will delve into the key differences between Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot, helping you understand which tool might
Microsoft Outlook
As a Microsoft Teams and Outlook user, I'm thrilled to share some exciting news that will revolutionize the way we manage our contacts. Microsoft has introduced a new feature that keeps your contacts in Teams and Outlook perfectly synchronized. This enhancement is set to streamline our workflow and
Microsoft Word
Have you ever wondered how to effectively use track changes in Microsoft Word? As a Microsoft certified trainer, I'm here to guide you through this powerful feature that can revolutionize your document collaboration process. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore how to turn on track changes,
SnagIt
Snagit 2025 has arrived, and it's packed with an exciting new feature called Smart Redact. This powerful tool is designed to make your workflow more efficient and secure when dealing with sensitive information. In this blog post, we'll dive deep into the Smart Redact feature, demonstrating
Microsoft Excel
The latest rollout of Copilot in Excel brings an exciting new capability: the ability to effortlessly import data from various sources, including Word documents, PowerPoint files, PDFs, and external websites. This powerful feature promises to streamline your workflow and enhance your data analysis capabilities like never before. The Power of
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