Microsoft Tutorials

Copilot Chat vs. Microsoft 365 Copilot: Understanding the Key Differences

Discover the key differences between Copilot Chat and Microsoft 365 Copilot in our detailed analysis. Learn about their functionalities, user interfaces, and how each tool can enhance your productivity. Find out which AI-powered solution is best suited for your needs.

Teams and Outlook: Keeping Teams and Outlook Contacts in Sync

Discover how the new synchronization feature between Microsoft Teams and Outlook can streamline your contact management, enhance productivity, and reduce errors.

Excel Training for the University of Georgia's Online and Professional MBA Students

Saturday, April 5, 2025: I'll train the University of Georgia's online and professional MBA students in Microsoft Excel. Topics include PivotTables, Filtering, and even Financial Statement analysis.

Revolutionizing Data Import with Copilot in Excel: A Game-Changer for External Data Integration

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.

Blog Posts Week Starting February 17, 2025 - Snagit 2025, Teams NEW Feature, and Live Stream on Microsoft Copilot in Excel

February 16, 2025 - Next week, two videos and one Live Stream. Discover the power of Snagit 2025's new Step Capture feature! Stay organized and on top of your schedule with the new Calendar feature in Teams! Live stream on Friday, Feb 21, covering Copilot In Excel.

Combining Unique Names from Multiple Lists with Copilot in Excel

Copilot in Excel can help us combine unique names from multiple lists, a task that's often needed but can be tricky to execute manually.

Copilot in Excel - Ask Copilot Questions about Keyboard Shortcuts, Functions, and Steps

Copilot in Excel can be asked for intermediate keyboard shortcuts, how-to steps, and function explanations.

Speed Up Data Entry and Accuracy with Excel Data Validation Lists

In today's fast-paced work environment, 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 Excel.

4 Great NEW Microsoft Teams Features: November & December 2024

Microsoft has been extremely busy with new Teams features in November and December 2024. Here is a quick overview of What's New - Name Pronunciation, New Chat and Channels Experience, Improved People Search, and the Refreshed View for Teams and Channels.

How to Remove Duplicates Running Left to Right in Excel Using Power Query

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 useful when dealing with complex data structures where traditional duplicate removal methods fall short.

Teams: Improved People Search - November 2024

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 how to make the most of this new functionality.

Follow a Meeting" Feature in Microsoft Outlook

The "Follow a Meeting" option allows users to indicate that they cannot attend a meeting but still want to receive information about it. This feature is particularly useful for staying in the loop on important discussions and decisions without physically being present in the meeting.