If you often find yourself sending out the same type of responses, this 2m:51s video will show you how to save time by using Quick Parts to add formatted content into your emails. But wait, there’s more! This 1m 5s video will show you how to use Quick Parts in Word as well.
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There has been an immense interest in generative AI recently, and rightly so, from optimizing workflows, to forecasting and future planning, AI is in a great position to assist our professional goals. On the flip side, AI has a growing negative impact on our physical environment and carbon footprint.
This LinkedIn Learning video (AI) Environmental impacts (2m 54s) briefly discusses the use of artificial intelligence in a socially responsible way.
It is important to stay ahead of the curve with the products and resources that help you to level up your career, gain a deeper understanding of your job’s technological needs, and create more efficient and streamlined workflows.
Organizing your email, a 4m 22s snippet from the LinkedIn Learning course Optimizing Your Work with Microsoft 365 (1h 45m) gives some insight into the baked in Outlook tools to keep on top of your email inbox.
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This 5m 03s LinkedIn Learning video shares a preview of Copilot for Windows, an AI-powered assistant that you can use to interact with webpages and settings and applications in your own PC.
And there’s more! Are you interested in the best practices for using Microsoft Copilot at Algonquin College? Our Microsoft Copilot Essentials course, part of the Microsoft 365 Essentials Collection, is a comprehensive resource for all things Copilot at Algonquin. And better yet, it’s available to peruse and revisit at your leisure 24/7.
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If you are new at using Windows 11, or may not be aware of some quick tips, here are 2 short videos to help you get started with window placement. These tips are especially helpful when you don’t have multiple screens.
If these short videos have helped you, check out the Windows 11 Quick Tips course for many more quick tips on a wide range of topics.
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LinkedIn Learning bridges the gap between the career you want and the skills you need. LinkedIn Learning has made it even easier to find relevant videos with its new AI-powered coaching search assistant. The 3m 17s LinkedIn Learning video Use AI-powered coaching is just one of many informative videos that can help you get the most of LinkedIn Learning in the How to Use LinkedIn Learning (1h) course.
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Whether you’re working remotely or in the office, managing your schedule in Outlook ensures that colleagues know your availability and helps streamline meetings and appointments.
New features in Office 365 allow you to specify more details about your work schedule: from where you’re working (remotely or in office) and whether you work different hours on different days. In addition, you’ll be able to schedule meetings with others based on their work location and view work location on people’s profile cards.
This support page on the Microsoft website outlines the available hours and location features.
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Often want to make photos look their best and create a quick slideshow? In the LinkedIn Learning videos: Edit your Photos & Create a Video (6m:12s) and Create a Video from your Photos (9m:20s) a Microsoft Windows expert will show you how you can unlock the potential of Windows Photos.
If interested in more handy tips, these videos are part of the LinkedIn Learning course, Windows Tips and Tricks (1h:51 m).
Note: While these videos were recorded using Windows 11, users of Windows 10 should be able to follow along.
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Is your (MS) Teams cluttered by teams or channels you can’t leave but don’t visit regularly? Get ready for a fall cleanup by using the Hide feature!
A small clip from the LinkedIn Learning course, Microsoft Teams Tips and Tricks (59m), this video, Hide channels and teams you don’t use (2m 24s), will give you the instructions you need to quickly Hide or Show superfluous teams or channels.
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Have you ever created a spreadsheet only to change your mind about and want to switch the orientation of your rows and/or headers?
In the next installment of the Excel Quick Tips series, this 1:35 min video clip will show you how to use the Transpose data from vertical to horizontal feature in Excel.
If we already have you hooked and you can’t wait for the next quick tip, then check out other topics in this 49 min LinkedIn Learning course on Excel Quick Tips.
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