Microsoft 365 for Dummies

Amp up your collaboration skills and rock the modern workplace by harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 with this one-stop guide to the world's leading productivity platform
 
The Microsoft 365 productivity solution for the workplace is a cloud-based service with many features for effective and secure collaboration virtually or in person. Whether you start your day with meetings in Teams, respond to Outlook emails, create documents with Office apps, or even automate your work with artificial intelligence, Microsoft 365 has you covered. But first, you must unlock the potential of this powerful solution to showcase your ability to keep up with the modern workplace and make an impact in your organization. To do that, you need Microsoft 365 For Dummies!
 
This book walks you through the steps to get your work done anytime, anywhere, on any device, with Microsoft Teams as the central hub. Discover how to chat online in real time; conduct online meetings; co-author documents in the cloud; develop no-code applications; and even prioritize your well-being. The insights and step-by-step guidance in Microsoft 365 For Dummies will help you stay connected and engaged with your colleagues.
* Level up your teamwork game with the latest meeting and collaboration best practices from Microsoft Teams
* Stretch your use of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote) by infusing artificial intelligence into your everyday tasks
* Save time (and look really smart) by automating your work with the Power Platform apps
* Take a break from work and focus on your health and well-being at home or in the office
 
Whether you're a Microsoft 365 newbie or a superuser looking for details on what's new, Microsoft 365 For Dummies is the friendly and authoritative how-to book you need. Discover the benefits of cloud technology today!

List of contents

Introduction 1
 
Part 1: Keeping up with Microsoft 365 5
 
Chapter 1: What's in It for You: Overview of Features 7
 
Chapter 2: Work, Meet Life: The New World of Work 17
 
Part 2: Reimagining Teamwork 25
 
Chapter 3: Unlocking Digital Collaboration 27
 
Chapter 4: Zooming In on Teams 37
 
Chapter 5: Rocking Your Meeting Like a Boss 51
 
Chapter 6: Facilitating Meetings and Breakout Sessions 67
 
Chapter 7: All About Webinars and Live Events 79
 
Part 3: Modernizing the Workplace with Office Apps 91
 
Chapter 8: Getting the Most Out of Word 93
 
Chapter 9: Stepping up Your Excel Chops 107
 
Chapter 10: Wowing Your Audience with PowerPoint 125
 
Chapter 11: Going Digital with OneNote 145
 
Chapter 12: Staying Connected with Outlook 159
 
Part 4: Storing Your Data in the Cloud 177
 
Chapter 13: Centralizing Data in SharePoint 179
 
Chapter 14: Goodbye Hard Drive, Hello OneDrive 197
 
Part 5: Giving Power to the People Like You and Me 209
 
Chapter 15: Understanding the Power Platform 211
 
Chapter 16: Creating a Power-Automated Approval Process 221
 
Chapter 17: Developing Your First App with Power Apps 233
 
Chapter 18: Dashboarding with Power BI 259
 
Part 6: Being Your Own IT Department 271
 
Chapter 19: Getting Up Close and Personal 273
 
Chapter 20: Reining in Your Devices 283
 
Part 7: The Part of Tens 293
 
Chapter 21: Ten More Apps that Get the Work Done 295
 
Chapter 22: Ten Ways to Rock Delve 305
 
Chapter 23: Ten Microsoft 365 Remote Work Tips 313
 
Index 321

About the author

Jennifer Reed is Founder of Cloud61, a firm offering IT consulting products and services. She is the author of Office 365 For Dummies, Migrating to Office 365 For Dummies, Office 365 Backup For Dummies, and Office 365 for Higher Education. She recently launched a startup (www.hydrojennfarms.com) aimed at promoting locally grown food and regenerative farming practices using modern technologies like Microsoft 365.

Summary

Amp up your collaboration skills and rock the modern workplace by harnessing the power of Microsoft 365 with this one-stop guide to the world's leading productivity platform

The Microsoft 365 productivity solution for the workplace is a cloud-based service with many features for effective and secure collaboration virtually or in person. Whether you start your day with meetings in Teams, respond to Outlook emails, create documents with Office apps, or even automate your work with artificial intelligence, Microsoft 365 has you covered. But first, you must unlock the potential of this powerful solution to showcase your ability to keep up with the modern workplace and make an impact in your organization. To do that, you need Microsoft 365 For Dummies!

This book walks you through the steps to get your work done anytime, anywhere, on any device, with Microsoft Teams as the central hub. Discover how to chat online in real time; conduct online meetings; co-author documents in the cloud; develop no-code applications; and even prioritize your well-being. The insights and step-by-step guidance in Microsoft 365 For Dummies will help you stay connected and engaged with your colleagues.
* Level up your teamwork game with the latest meeting and collaboration best practices from Microsoft Teams
* Stretch your use of Office apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote) by infusing artificial intelligence into your everyday tasks
* Save time (and look really smart) by automating your work with the Power Platform apps
* Take a break from work and focus on your health and well-being at home or in the office

Whether you're a Microsoft 365 newbie or a superuser looking for details on what's new, Microsoft 365 For Dummies is the friendly and authoritative how-to book you need. Discover the benefits of cloud technology today!

Product details

• Authors: Reed, J Reed, Jennifer Reed, Reed Jennifer, Ken Withee, Rosemarie Withee
• Publisher: Wiley, John and Sons Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2021
• EAN: 9781119828891
• ISBN: 978-1-119-82889-1
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; Microsoft 365, End-User Computing, Computer-Ratgeber, Office-Software Microsoft, Office Productivity-Microsoft (General & Office suite)