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Can I get some help with Microsoft Teams?
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Can I Get Some Help with Microsoft Teams?

Can I get some help with Microsoft Teams?

Since March 2020 and the onset of COVID-19, many have adopted Microsoft Teams. In the past weeks, we have received numerous “how do I?” requests from users. To answer the most common questions posed, we have collected a selection of videos below.

Most of these functions require you to download the Microsoft Teams app .. which is available from both desktop and mobile here

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Can I get some help with Zoom?
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Can I Get Some Help With Zoom?

Can I get some help with Zoom?

Since March 2020 and the onset of COVID19, Zoom has become the “go to” video conferencing application. As a recipient of a Zoom meeting it is easy enough to work out and you need no special software installs other than the app to get started. If, however you have been asked to host a meeting then some additional requirements come into play

How do I add a watermark in a Microsoft Word document?
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How Do I Add a Watermark in a Microsoft Word Document?

How do I add a watermark in a Microsoft Word document?

As an indication of a document’s status (confidential, draft, etc), watermarks are particularly useful. Can also be used to add a company logo or just a little bit of flair

How can I edit a PDF in Microsoft Word?
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How Can I Edit a PDF in Microsoft Word?

How can I edit a PDF in Microsoft Word?

Most of us use PDF files daily to read or distribute documents, but many don’t realise that it is possible to edit a PDF in Microsoft Word. While it won’t perform some of the more advanced tasks of Adobe Acrobat, it will do the basics .. which is after all is what most of us need day-to-day.

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Can I use my mobile phone to scan documents?
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Can I Use My Mobile to Scan Documents?

Can I use my mobile to scan documents?

Especially useful for working from home during the COVID crisis, Microsoft Office Lens turns your mobile into a document scanner. Automatically cropping, adjusting and cleaning up your scanned document, you can then save to email or a multitude of other destinations including OneDrive and OneNote. You can even export to a searchable PDF or a Word Document that you can edit with OCR facilities. Available for IOS or Android and free of charge. Especially powerful if you have a Microsoft 365 Business Standard account and use mobile Microsoft Office, but not essential for basic functionality

How do I access Office 365 on the internet?
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How Do I Access Office 365 Email On The Internet?

How do I access Office 365 email on the internet?

Outlook Web Access (OWA) allows you to access your email from any computer and almost any browser  .. very handy if you haven’t got your laptop or PC!

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How do I setup Office 365 email on my phone?
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How Do I Setup Office 365 Email On My Phone?

How do I setup Office 365 email on my phone?

So, you have a new phone or have just migrated to Microsoft Office 365 and you want to know how to setup your email on your mobile or tablet. While both Android and Apple native email applications work just fine, by far the best experience is gained by using the Microsoft Outlook for Mobile app.

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How Do I Use Background Effects in Microsoft Teams?

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How do I convert the spare room TV into a monitor?
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Convert the Spare Room TV into a Monitor

After working on a large screen at the office, going to a laptop screen can be a bit of a shock. It’s tolerable for a q...

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An Alternative to the Cumbersome Mouse Touchpad

Many of you will be working from home right now using laptops without a mouse, and the touchpad can leave something to be des...