An Introduction to the Microsoft 365 Apps

Microsoft 365 consists of a suite of apps which can be used to support your learning.



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Word


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PowerPoint


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SharePoint


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Outlook


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OneNote


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Teams


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OneDrive


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Excel

Click on each icon above to be taken to Microsoft's own support area for that particular app.

Microsoft 365 is a cloud based suite of apps which, as a student at Edinburgh College, you have full access to.

This course is designed to give you an introduction to the Microsoft 365 platform, and give you a better awareness of how to access its apps, with a spotlight on the apps which will be most important throughout your time at Edinburgh College. When you're ready, click on the Start Course button to get started.

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Using the Microsoft 365 Apps

Here are some of the things you can do with some of the more popular Microsoft 365 apps

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Word

Create impressive documents and improve your writing with built-in intelligent features.

  • Create text documents from scratch, or a template.
  • Add text, images, art, and videos.
  • Access your documents from a computer, tablet, or phone with OneDrive.
  • Share your documents and work with others.
  • Track and review changes.
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PowerPoint

Easily create polished presentations that stand out.

  • Create presentations from scratch, or a template
  • Add text, images, art, and videos
  • Use PowerPoint Designer
  • Add animations and transitions
  • Share your documents and work with others
  • Track and review changes.
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SharePoint

With SharePoint on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, you can:

  • Create websites
  • Use it as a secure place to store, organize, share, and access information
  • Access from a computer, tablet, or phone
  • Share your documents and work with others
  • Track and review changes
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Outlook

Manage your email, calendar, tasks, and contacts together in one place.

  • Send and recieve email wherever you are
  • Manage your calendar
  • Share files from the cloud so everyone always has the latest version.
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OneNote

With OneNote on your PC, Mac, or mobile device, you can:

  • Start a digital notebook
  • Add text, images, art, and videos
  • Tag notes, make lists
  • Think, plan, and share together with others
  • Use across all your devices
  • Track and review changes.
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Teams

Bring everyone together in one place to meet, chat, call, and collaborate.

  • Make or receive calls with video or without
  • Attend online classes
  • Send files and messages to classmates and lecturers
  • Be a part of various Teams and Channels
  • Turn on quiet hours or be notified if someone is contacting you
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OneDrive

Save, access, edit, and share files and photos wherever you are.

  • Create and store your documents
  • Manage your folders and files
  • Access your documents from a computer, tablet, or phone
  • Share your documents and work with others
  • Track and review changes
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Excel

Simplify complex data and create easy-to-read spreadsheets.

  • Create spreadsheets
  • Analyse data and create graphs and charts
  • Make calculations quickly
  • Access your documents from a computer, tablet, or phone with OneDrive.
  • Share your documents and work with others.
  • Track and review changes.
Knowledge Base

Search and browse through our detailed guides and helpful articles, tailored specifically for EC students. From troubleshooting technical issues to mastering the tools you'll use in class, we've got you covered to ensure a smooth learning experience.

You can contact the Learning Technologists at the email below:

learningtech@edinburghcollege.ac.uk

You can contact the IT Helpdesk at the email below:

itrequest@edinburghcollege.ac.uk