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Award-winning guidance, infographics, and multimedia resources for understanding Office 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and more from the level of real, everyday people.
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Periodic Table of Microsoft 365 - 2022 Edition
The long-awaited update is here. Check out the 2022 version of the popular Periodic Table of Microsoft 365, now with Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Loop, and Power Platform.
By
Matt Wade
November 1, 2022
Send a link to a Power App in an email or communication
Once you've published a Power App, you need to share it with your users! Sending a link in an email or other medium remains one of the most popular. Here's how to do it.
By
Niels Gregers Johansen
December 28, 2021
Publish a Power App to a SharePoint page
Once you've published a Power App, you need to share it with your users! Add an app right to a SharePoint page for easy access in your intranet or team site so people can get to it right where they already hang out. Here's how to do it.
By
Niels Gregers Johansen
December 28, 2021
Publish a Power App to the Microsoft Teams app store
Once you've published a Power App, you need to share it with your users! Add an app to the Microsoft Teams app store so people can install it and access it right in their central hub for collaboration. Here's how to do it.
By
Niels Gregers Johansen
December 28, 2021
Add a Power App as a tab in Teams
Once you've published a Power App to the Microsoft Teams store, people can access it right in their central hub for collaboration. Here's how to do it.
By
Niels Gregers Johansen
December 28, 2021
The Definitive Guide to Rockstar Meetings in Microsoft Teams - 2022 Edition!
Everyone's stuck in online meetings these days, but who actually knows how to be a good meeting lead or attendee in Teams? You can, with this definitive guide to work from home and distance learning meetings in Teams.
By
Matt Wade
October 23, 2021
An intro to Microsoft Teams webinars
Microsoft Teams webinars are here. Webinars introduce event registration form and pages, email confirmation, additional host management options for attendee interaction, attendee reporting, and more. Let's take a look at Teams webinars.
By
Andy Huneycutt
April 23, 2021
How to sync OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams files to computer or smart phone
OneDrive is more than just a place to store your files. It's a sync tool to let you store OneDrive, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams files locally on your computer and smartphone so you can access files when you have weak or no internet access. Here's how to manage it.
By
Matt Wade
April 13, 2021
An everyday intro to Approvals in Microsoft Teams
Approvals have come to Microsoft Teams, but how do they work and will they do the job for you? Let's find out.
By
Matt Wade
March 12, 2021
An intro to channel calendars in Microsoft Teams
Channel calendars were recently released to Microsoft Teams and they’re very handy in centralizing all those channel meetings you might be using, but they’re maybe not the calendar solution you’ve been hoping for.
By
Matt Wade
January 16, 2021
Upcoming Azure, Office 365, and SharePoint Conferences
Lots of in-person conferences have been cancelled. The smart ones have moved to an online format. Here's a best-effort list of the Microsoft 365, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, etc. conferences available.
By
Matt Wade
December 20, 2020
Set your Teams status for a certain period of time
Set yourself as away, offline, you name it for specific amounts of time to let you get work done without being bothered.
By
Matt Wade
November 23, 2020
How to control file permissions in Microsoft Teams chats
Sharing files in Teams chat is easy. But now there are permissions options, which makes things a bit more complex—but useful! Here's how to do it!
By
Matt Wade
November 20, 2020
Use the new built-in polls in Microsoft Teams meetings
Polls are not built in to Teams meetings. Get a quick response to a question using this Microsoft Forms plugin. No additional software (or skills!) required.
By
Matt Wade
November 18, 2020
Add emoji to your Channels in Microsoft Teams
Adding emoji to Channel names in Microsoft Teams can help you quickly identify which Channel is for what. Almost like branding your Channels. Here's how to do it, along with some caveats to know.
By
Matt Wade
November 11, 2020
Microsoft Teams web getting an updated look and feel
Starting in November 2020, Microsoft Teams for the web will get an update to bring it in line with the Fluent UI standard.
By
Matt Wade
October 29, 2020
Appear offline in Microsoft Teams
Keep time-sucking colleagues away by setting your Microsoft Teams status to appear offline and even set a timer on it so you don't have to remember to turn it off later!
By
Matt Wade
October 28, 2020
How to get a refund for Office 365 downtime
Sometimes Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Azure stop working. If they go down long enough, you're entitled to a service credit. Here's how to get it.
By
Matt Wade
October 26, 2020
Which Tool When: All the Microsoft 365 Apps
Behold! The definitive guide to all the Microsoft and Office 365 apps and when you should use which. Or, at least, a very beginner’s intro to each one.
By
Matt Wade
October 20, 2020
How to use the new attendance report in Microsoft Teams meetings
Teams recently rolled out an upgrade to the attendance report. We cover everything you need to know to make the most of it.
By
Matt Wade
October 12, 2020
Get notified when Office 365 or Microsoft Teams is down
Systems go down all the time and Microsoft 365 is no exception. But how do you stay on top of it so you don't waste your time trying to do work when you actually can't? Get notifications for when Office and other apps are down, of course!
By
Matt Wade
October 8, 2020
How to share a Teams meeting recording with external attendees
Teams meeting recordings are now being stored in SharePoint and OneDrive, making sharing super easy. But we'll cover all the ways to share those videos with all your meeting attendees.
By
Matt Wade
October 5, 2020
How to view a Teams meeting window while you're screen sharing
Don't let screen sharing keep you from checking in on your meeting attendees or chat. We cover four tips to juggle the two successfully in your next meeting.
By
Matt Wade
October 2, 2020
How to use breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams
One of the most anticipated features in Microsoft Teams is here! And we've got you covered with this guide to what you need to know to make the most of breakout rooms in Microsoft Teams.
By
Matt Wade
September 26, 2020
Biggest Microsoft 365 announcements from Ignite 2020
Microsoft Ignite provided a crap-ton of feature announcements and releases for Microsoft 365. These are the important ones that will impact everyday people in a real way.
By
Matt Wade
September 24, 2020
Matt Wade's Ignite 2020 interview resources
Catch up on all the resources Matt discussed during his discussion about Microsoft Teams meetings at Ignite 2020!
By
Matt Wade
September 23, 2020
The Microsoft Teams tutorial that will make you an expert today
Confused by Microsoft Teams and all the complex features it comes with? This quick but thorough overview of all the major features is just what you're looking for.
By
Matt Wade
September 21, 2020
How to see PowerPoint presenter view when sharing your slides and video in a Microsoft Teams meeting
Diving further down the rabbit hole of sharing both your video and content in a Teams meeting, this post explains how to share your PowerPoint slides and your webcam feed while still giving you access to PowerPoint presenter view.
By
Matt Wade
September 18, 2020
How to use Together Mode and large gallery view in Microsoft Teams meetings
Make the most of two of the biggest features to come to Teams meetings in 2020, the big ol' grid of people and the surprise family-style meeting.
By
Matt Wade
September 16, 2020
How to present in Microsoft Teams meetings with two monitors
Teams meetings become insanely better when you're running them on multiple monitors. Here's how to juggle two screens like a pro.
By
Matt Wade
September 14, 2020
How to present your video and content side by side in a Microsoft Teams meeting
Present your screen content and webcam feed side by side, on top of each other, or however you want, in your Teams meeting with this handy trick.
By
Matt Wade
September 8, 2020
9 resources you should be following to stay up to date with the change cycle in Office 365
Keeping up with all the changes in Microsoft 365 seems like a daunting task, but with a little discipline and a smart listing like this one, it should be a lot easier.
By
Matt Wade
September 2, 2020
Two easy ways to share an email from Outlook to Teams
The best integration between Outlook and Teams recently got even better! Share an email directly from Outlook or forward it to a channel email address. Here's how.
By
Matt Wade
August 27, 2020
Remove yourself as a guest from another Teams organization
Being a guest in another organization's Microsoft Teams system can be incredibly useful, but how do you remove yourself when you no longer need access?
By
Matt Wade
August 23, 2020
Which Tool When: SharePoint, OneDrive, or Microsoft Teams
One of the most common questions to come up in Office 365: when should I use SharePoint and when should I use OneDrive? And what about Microsoft Teams and its files? How are we supposed to make sense of all this!?
By
Matt Wade
August 18, 2020
Convert an email into a calendar event or task just by dragging
Outlook has this nifty trick where you can drag an email right into the task pane and create either an appointment or task based on that email, or both!
By
Matt Wade
August 12, 2020
WTW: Microsoft To Do, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Lists, or Tasks in Microsoft Teams
Here's how to navigate the complex task management setup in Microsoft 365.
By
Matt Wade
August 11, 2020
The right way to present a PowerPoint file during a Microsoft Teams meeting
There is a correct way to present a slide deck during a Teams meeting. And it's stupidly simple. Here's how to do it.
By
Matt Wade
August 7, 2020
A simple overview of Microsoft Lists
Microsoft Lists offers beautiful UI enhancements to SharePoint lists for all your tracking, planning, and task management needs. Get this quick intro to how Lists works.
By
Matt Wade
July 30, 2020
Guide to Microsoft Teams Chat Files
Sharing files In Microsoft Teams Chat is simple, it’s only when you need to manage files that you must navigate the nuances of Microsoft Teams. Learn how files are uploaded, shared, and where they can be accessed later.
By
Andy Huneycutt
June 10, 2020
Microsoft 365 updates and news from Microsoft Build
It came as a bit of a surprise that Microsoft Build--the popular developer-focused conference--was also a source for some general Office 365, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams updates. Here's what we learned.
By
Matt Wade
May 22, 2020
How it was made: The Periodic Table of Office 365
A lot of people ask how the Periodic Table of Office 365 came to being. Take a walk through history into why the table was needed, the steps it took to get to the final product, and how graphics can really help when it comes to human understanding.
By
Matt Wade
May 12, 2020
Schedule your Teams meeting with FindTime
Whenever you need to schedule a meeting with people outside your organization, FindTime is the way to do it. Easily source attendees' availability and preferences with this free Microsoft plugin.
By
Matt Wade
May 9, 2020
Everyday Etiquette in Microsoft Teams - 2022 Edition!
Your essential listing of the everyday tips & tricks, best practices, and life hacks for making the most of Microsoft Teams. For companies, schools, universities, and government agencies.
By
Matt Wade
April 19, 2020
Use custom backgrounds in Microsoft Teams
Add a little personality to your Teams meeting with custom background images.
By
Matt Wade
April 14, 2020
Screen and app sharing options in Microsoft Teams meetings
Keep everyone on the same page — literally! — by sharing your screen, apps, or presentations during Microsoft Teams meetings. Here's how to do it right.
By
Matt Wade
April 5, 2020
9 things you need to stop doing during online meetings
We're all guilty of a faux pas here and there when we're on a conference call or online meeting. Here are the most common no-no's and how you can work to make the meeting a more enjoyable—even professional—experience.
By
Matt Wade
March 27, 2020
How to start or join a meeting in Microsoft Teams
There are a number of ways to get a Teams meeting going. Here's an everyday overview on how to start or join your meeting.
By
Matt Wade
March 25, 2020
How to schedule a meeting in Microsoft Teams
Everything you need to know to schedule meetings in Microsoft Teams, written just for the everyday Teams user.
By
Matt Wade
March 23, 2020
Microsoft Teams tips and tricks for remote working and distance learning
With an unprecedented number of employees working from home and students distance learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft Teams is the new workplace and school for millions of people. Here's how to make the most of it.
By
Matt Wade
March 15, 2020
Why ‘Email a Channel’ is the best hidden feature in Microsoft Teams
Forward any email to Microsoft Teams so you can work on it and its attachments right where you prefer to work. Easy and convenient!
By
Matt Wade
January 23, 2020
The OneDrive Family Tree
The OneDrive brand is used in a lot of places but means different things depending on context. Here's how to tell which OneDrive is the one you're talking about.
By
Matt Wade
December 1, 2019
How to stay up to date with Office 365 life cycle changes
Keeping up with the life cycle of Office 365 is hard. Here are some go-to resources to make that process easier.
By
Matt Wade
November 29, 2019
The Basics of SharePoint Document Libraries
Document libraries are a fundamental aspect of pretty much any use of SharePoint. They act as the repository for any and all files. Even page libraries, media libraries, and the like are based on document libraries. So even if you don’t think you’re using them, you likely are. Learn all you need to know with this infographic.
By
Matt Wade
November 27, 2019
Resources from Matt Wade’s 2019 Ignite sessions
Catch up on Matt's sessions from Microsoft Ignite 2019, complete with hand outs, video recordings of the sessions, and additional resources to help you get acquainted with Teams, bots, and more.
By
Matt Wade
November 14, 2019
Everything you need to know about Private Channels in Microsoft Teams
The most-requested feature ever for Microsoft Teams is now officially available. Here are the ins and outs of using them smartly and avoiding some land mines along the way.
By
Matt Wade
November 4, 2019
The Document Circle of Life in Office 365
Should I use SharePoint or OneDrive? This is a critical question in Office 365. It's not as simple as which app; it comes down to how your documents start their lives, work through collaboration, get published, and are put to death. This infographic should provide some ideas to get you going.
By
Matt Wade
October 23, 2019
An Everyday Guide to Microsoft Office 365 Groups
Microsoft 365 Groups can be confusing. This infographic covers what happens behind the scenes when you create a Microsoft Team, Yammer Community, or Outlook Group.
By
Matt Wade
October 22, 2019
Matt Wade’s Quick Guide to Microsoft Ignite 2019
So you're going to Microsoft Ignite? Here are some tips, tricks, and ideas to make the most of your trip to Orlando.
By
Matt Wade
October 7, 2019
Which Tool When: Microsoft Teams or Yammer
Teams and Yammer may seem similar on the surface, but any deep dive into the apps will show clear differences for best uses of the tools. Jump into the reasons to use Yammer, Teams, or both, and how to make the most of each.
By
Matt Wade
February 27, 2019
Which Tool When: Outlook or Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams is giving Outlook a run for its money. But when should you use Teams instead of Outlook? Or vice versa? Here's everything you could want to know about juggling the two.
By
Matt Wade
September 18, 2018
Which Tool When: Project or Planner
Microsoft has two major project management apps as part of Office 365. But which should you use? Microsoft Project or Microsoft Planner? Dive into the details of when to use each.
By
Matt Wade
August 22, 2018
Which Tool When: SharePoint or OneDrive - 2018
Should I use SharePoint or OneDrive for this? It's one of the most common questions in the Office 365 space. This article looks at the two and recommends best practices for common situations.
By
Matt Wade
July 18, 2018
“I Don’t Trust the Cloud” — Actually, You Do
Business decision makers worldwide still get itchy when their employees and IT staff ask to move to modern tools that are built "in the cloud". Here's why the concept isn't actually all that new to us.
By
Matt Wade
November 20, 2017
6 Pitfalls to Avoid When Using Microsoft Teams
Teams offers a ton of benefits for accessing all your work via a single pane of glass, but there are some surprise negatives if you're not prepared. Here are some things to know of before diving too deeply.
By
Matt Wade
August 26, 2017
8 Surprisingly Great Things About Microsoft Teams
Teams isn't just a Millennial replacement for email and Outlook. There are bunch of really great features that make a major difference in your everyday productivity and efficiency. These are the ones that help the most.
By
Matt Wade
July 15, 2017
How to make a "Type a head" input field in a Standard Power App
If you are faced with users expecting a Google search like experience in your PowerApp, here is a tip on how to implement that
By
Niels Gregers Johansen
January 1, 1980