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Microsoft 365 Fundamentals Guide

by Gustavo Moraes, Douglas Romao

May 2022

Beginner

278 pages

5h 28m

English

Packt Publishing

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What plan suits you bestMicrosoft 365 PersonalOffice Home & Business 2019Microsoft 365 EnterpriseApplications included separated by categoryAdditional subscriptionsMicrosoft DynamicsPower PlatformSummary
A showcase with key information for your collaborationThe profile pageAbout MeOrganizationBack to Work and DiscoveryContent cardsManaging security and privacyPersonalizing and tagging content to achieve moreThe mobile appSummary
Workplace and personal productivityWhat is MyAnalytics?Focus – getting work doneWellbeing – disconnecting and rechargingNetwork – sharing informationCollaboration – working with othersLeadership – developing your teamSummary
Why use keyboard shortcuts?Shortcuts for navigating in Microsoft OutlookShortcuts for managing emailsShortcuts for creating new meetingsSharing your calendarsGetting help from the Scheduling AssistantUsing the Focused inboxMentioning someone in an emailSending an email later Setting up and using Outlook mobileListening to your emails on the goSummary
OneNote structureCopying text from a pictureMaking and sharing listsCreating a listEmbedding content, including audioExamples of what can be pastedPrinting to OneNoteEmailing a OneNote pagePassword-protected sectionsSummary
Setting up local folders and syncingFreeing up space and storing files on demandFile sharing settingsCreating shared foldersAdding an expiry time and passwords for linksUsing the mobile appUsing OneDrive's built-in Office LensSummary
Using templatesGrouping objectsUsing reactions to target and prioritizeWorking with a whiteboard in Microsoft TeamsSummary
Technical requirementsUsing view list formattingIntroduction to SharePoint list and library viewsWhat is list view formatting?How to use view formattingUsing field list formattingHow to use field list formattingUsing standard web partsEnsuring that documents are organizedUsing tags for filesSharePoint alertsCreating lists from Excel sheetsUsing calculated fieldsSummary

Technical requirementsSending emails directly to a channelEvery channel has a mailboxUsing tagsSyncing files to desktopWhat does this synchronization?Sending and formatting messagesFormatting messagesCode snippetsSet Delivery OptionsPinning a group chatRecording meetings and sharing them with colleaguesSaving messages to read laterSummary
Understanding Agile methodologiesScrum methodologyKanban methodologyCreating and customizing boardsManaging filesAdding and editing tasksUsing conversationsGrouping and filteringCopying a planSummary
Creating a flowUsing the correct place for your flowsThe joker actionUsing variables to store and change dataSegregating your flow paths and bypassing actionsUsing actions to organize your flowsCopying and sending actions to othersViewing all your execution logs and organizing themThe secret of trigger conditionsSummary
Technical requirementsUsing variables to store dataEnvironment variablesCreating custom themesCreating a page in your app to separate and configure a set of sample componentsCreating themes using variablesUsing standard templatesCategories of templates that can be foundCreating reusable componentsThe anatomy of a reusable componentDefining naming standardsHow to define a good naming standard?Adding commentsUsing the enhanced formula barAvoiding connecting directly to data sourcesSummary
The front door for external usersUsing sections and segregation in your formsField validations and form themesSaving all responses in Microsoft ExcelMultiple ways to get your responsesCollecting attachments for internal usersManaging your formsSummary
From a form to a Power BI dashboardTheming your dashboard like a professionalUsing a dashboard on your Teams channel or siteSummary
An introduction to Microsoft 365 appsAdding and managing commentsCollaboration and blocking downloadingPowerPoint – shortcutsPowerPoint – Presenter CoachPowerPoint – Design IdeasExcel – conditional formattingExcel – using Flash FillWord – setting a proofing languageWord – embedding a Word documentSummary
Productivity and collaborationExploring the evolution of Microsoft 365Next stepsSummary
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Overview

Unlock the potential of Microsoft 365 with this comprehensive guide designed to boost your productivity and collaboration skills. Dive into practical tips and strategies for leveraging tools like Teams, Outlook, OneNote, and more to streamline your workflows and achieve more in your personal and professional endeavors.

What this Book will help me do

Understand Microsoft 365 app fundamentals to use them effectively.
Boost your personal productivity with actionable tips using M365 tools.
Enhance team communication and collaboration using tools like Teams and SharePoint.
Streamline task and project management with Microsoft Planner and To-Do.
Automate repetitive tasks and processes through Power Automate and Power Apps.

Author(s)

Mario Trentim and co-authors bring their professional expertise on Microsoft 365 and productivity tools, drawing from years of experience in technical guidance and collaborative solutions. Their writing style is accessible and focuses on practical applications that help readers effectively use the tools in their day-to-day workflows.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for individuals new to Microsoft 365 as well as current users seeking to explore and implement its features more effectively. Whether you're a professional aiming to enhance workplace productivity or a student hoping to streamline your daily tasks, this guide provides easily digestible steps and insights suitable for all skill levels.