Calculating the ‘Standard Error of the mean’ or SEM is simple using Excel’s in-built functions. Understanding ‘Standard Error of the Read More The post Understand and use Excel’s Standard Error of the mean appeared first on Office Watch.| Office Watch
Understanding Standard Deviation isn’t hard, especially with Excel’s help. This quick guide shows the difference between sample and population functions so Read More The post Standard Deviation made easy in Excel appeared first on Office Watch.| Office Watch
Microsoft is quietly changing how you save your files: new versions of Word will now default to storing documents in Read More The post Word docs saved to the cloud – like it or not appeared first on Office Watch.| Office Watch
Transform your photos into interactive 3D models in seconds with Copilot 3D, Microsoft’s experimental tool makes it easy to generate high-quality 3D models fr| Office Watch
Microsoft says that the new Outlook for Windows is now generally available, but everyone should ignore that. Outlook (new) isn’t truly ready. It lacks vital f| Office Watch
The new Outlook for Windows can now import messages saved in single files as .eml .msg or .opt formats. Like most ‘new’ features in new Outlook for Win| Office Watch
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The BBC has published a good history of the famous "Keep Calm and Carry On" poster from World War 2 but missed what, to us, is the most important 21st Century i| Office Watch
Microsoft is dumping the long standing “Reuse Slide” part of PowerPoint 365 for no good reason, just the usual lame excuses.Reuse Slides (Insert | New| Office Watch
Microsoft is retiring the Reuse Slides feature, however you can still copy slides manually—and it’s simple. Whether you're preparing for a meeting, a lectur| Office Watch
With your annual Microsoft 365 Personal/Family subscription, you get a fantastic perk: an hour of free Skype calls each month to many overseas destina| Office Watch
Microsoft once published a list of "Top Grammar Mistakes" in Microsoft Word, but what's really going on with that list and the technology behind it?Unlike o| Office Watch
Microsoft Word has a powerful grammar checking system but how does it handle changes in English usage like the rise of non-binary or non-specific pronouns like| Office Watch
There’s a mystery English grammar rule that any native speaker knows but probably can’t explain. It’s the order of adjectives before a noun (e.g why| Office Watch
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OneNote for Windows can straighten handwritten, digital ink, text so it’s nicely even across the screen. We tested Straighten to see how it really works … a| Office Watch
Here’s a complete and searchable list of the 120 file types that are blocked by Outlook (sending or receiving) or OneNote (embedding in a notebook).These,| Office Watch
Recent investigations have revealed some worrying truths about the risks in opening OneNote notebooks, a surprising fact about .one files, some bad news and goo| Office Watch
The latest versions of OneNote will prevent over 120 file types from being added to notebooks in a move that’s WAY overdue.The blocked types of file might| Office Watch
Excel 365 is getting new functions that bring the power of Regular Expressions (RegEx) into spreadsheets. It’s HUGE news and a big step forward for Exce| Office Watch
Everyone knows the SUM function in Excel but that’s just the start, there are eight SUM() functions (and more) for adding up numbers in different ways.S| Office Watch
Some Microsoft 365 consumer plans come with a monthly allowance of “AI credits” but it’s hard to find out how many are left.The AI credit balance does| Office Watch
There’s a mystery English grammar rule that any native speaker knows but probably can’t explain. It’s the order of adjectives before a noun (e.g why| Office Watch
Despite appearances, Microsoft Word’s Grammar and Style checks are not compulsory. There are simple but somewhat hidden controls to turn off the blue underlin| Office Watch
Your independent source of Microsoft Office news, tips and advice since 1996| Office Watch
Your independent source of Microsoft Office news, tips and advice since 1996| Office Watch
Microsoft has rolled out a new AI credits system for its Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscribers. It’s a fixed monthly limit on Copilot AI features acro| Office Watch
PowerPoint Designer and Design Ideas is the start, not the end, of making a great looking presentation. Some simple changes will make something unique and n| Office Watch
PowerPoint Designer is perhaps the most interesting and useful feature in PowerPoint 365. It turns a basic slide into something eye-catching. Here's how to us| Office Watch
" I need to see the entire message that was sent to me, headers, MIME parts, the lot. How can I do that in Outlook?" - Gary G, Taupo NZ.Th| Office Watch
Anyone with their own domain name for email needs to make sure their SPF setting is correct. These days not just recommended, it’s critical to ensuring emai| Office Watch
Struggling with a sea of worksheet tabs at the bottom of your Excel window? Whether you're managing dozens of tabs or juggling shared workbooks with tight scree| Office Watch
OneNote Quick Notes is the fast way to add a short ‘jotting’, image or whatever. How a Quick Note is made varies a lot for each OneNote app; Windows, iPhone| Office Watch
OneNote offers an electronic equivalent to the ‘sticky note’ or side-note. Most OneNote demos show off the full-size pages with a full range of feature but| Office Watch
Aggregate() is the grown up version ‘all in one’ function that can replace common functions like Sum() and Subtotal() plus powerful options not available in| Office Watch
Microsoft has rolled out a new Calendar app, because apparently, we all needed another way to be reminded we’re too Read More| Office Watch
The change from Outlook ‘classic’ to ‘new’ is confusing enough without misinformation about when the change is happening. The current Outlook for| Office Watch
Microsoft has put Microsoft 365 customers on notice that a forced move from Outlook (classic) to their new, very different, Outlook for Windows will start in Ap| Office Watch
Microsoft’s promise of offline support in Outlook (new) is a lot LESS than it appears as the company continues to over-promise and under-deliver their Outlook| Office Watch
Microsoft’s relentless push of their new but still incomplete Outlook for Windows continues but it’s still possible to get the ‘real’ Outlook (classic).| Office Watch
Microsoft Word makes too many mistakes with collective nouns because only a few are detected by the grammar and style checks. Only US English notices “Subject| Office Watch
Microsoft has updated Copilot’s image making features in two important ways. Now it can spell properly and properly change your own photos. Available in both| Office Watch
Microsoft is replacing a feature in PowerPoint with something called either "Slide Starters" or “Design Suggestions” using Copilot AI. It offers pre-populat| Office Watch
Outlook might label some emails as ‘Unverified’ and the photo/initials is just a question ? mark. What does ‘unverified’ mean? Is the email safe to open| Office Watch
Microsoft is updating how administrators enable or disable the Outlook (new) experience for Windows and Outlook on the web. This change allows IT administrators| Office Watch
With Skype ending what are the choices for making cheap phone calls, especially saving money on international calls? The ability to link computers and devi| Office Watch
Microsoft is restoring to lies and obfuscation to hide their decision to take unused Skype Credit money rather than give refunds or credits. Microsoft| Office Watch
Microsoft is dumping most of their Skype service in May 2025, ending a very useful option for people around the world, especially who use a regular phone for co| Office Watch
Confused about the new Outlook for Windows? Here's all you need to know. What Outlook (new) is, when you have to change (hint: not yet) and how it works with '| Office Watch
Microsoft’s eventual replacement Outlook (new) for Windows supports Gmail, Yahoo and other accounts but there’s a privacy trap that Microsoft does its best| Office Watch
Outlook (classic) for Windows, the one we’ve all used for many years has been dropped from some Microsoft 365 installations even though the replacement Outloo| Office Watch