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Learning Online : Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365: sub-module 5 of 15 of learning online: computer skills category
This module will help you familiarize yourself with the web-based Microsoft 365 software. The links on this page will open in a new tab/window.
What is Microsoft 365?
Using Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365, (formerly Office 365) is a suite of apps, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, that are available online. You can access your files from anywhere, and you can create, edit, share, and collaborate online in your browser. Sign in to your email to access Office 365 apps. Watch the video below to learn more about Microsoft 365, and view the other tabs to find out about the included apps.
Checkout the Office 365 Learning path - open in a new tab LinkedIn Learning - open in a new tab for essential training. Check to see if you have access through your college or your public library.
OneDrive
OneDrive is a platform to save, organize, and share your files online. When you have files saved in OneDrive, you can access files from anywhere through your browser. View the resources below to learn more.
Teams
Microsoft Teams is a collaboration tool that you can use to chat and work with classmates. You can create teams for group projects or study groups. You can also do more in Teams by adding other apps, such as the project management tool Planner. View the resources below to learn more.
Get started:
Meet and chat:
Work with a team:
- Overview of teams and channels
- Get your team up and running
- Chat and share files
- Create and use private channels
- Work in channels
- Work on a file together
- Create and format a post
- Upload and share files
Add other apps:
Check out the page on Word for tips and tutorials on different versions of Microsoft Word.
Check out the page on Excel for tips and tutorials on different versions of Microsoft Excel.
Check out the page on PowerPoint for tips and tutorials on different versions of Microsoft PowerPoint.
OneNote
You can use OneNote to create notes with text and media, and keep them all organized in digital notebooks. View the resources below to learn more.
Get started:
Take notes:
Organize and share notes:
To Do
You can use To Do to create lists of tasks you have to accomplish and set reminders for deadlines. View the resources below to learn more.
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