Microsoft 365

JANUARY 2024 – PRESENT

Microsoft 365

Overview

Microsoft 365, formerly Microsoft Office, is a series of innovative applications to help you achieve more. It includes OneDrive, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

The Patterson Foundation uses Microsoft 365 applications to create, connect, and collaborate with people, organizations, and communities.

By developing and honing each of our Microsoft 365 skills, we strengthen our ability to provide strategic and tactical support and expertise to TPF’s various initiatives.

Logistics

Microsoft 365 offers a range of applications that simplify daily tasks. Internet connectivity is required to install and activate Microsoft 365 and access the latest app updates and services. However, once installed, you can work offline with Microsoft 365 apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. These apps are fully installed on your computer, ensuring seamless productivity regardless of your internet connection.

The main applications used include:
Before diving into the Microsoft 365 world, you’ll need to create an account. Create one here. To download Microsoft applications, you will have to purchase a subscription. With the free version of Microsoft 365, you can access Word, Excel, and PowerPoint web versions.

FAQ's

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What is Microsoft 365, and how does it work?

Microsoft 365, formerly Microsoft Office, is a series of innovative applications to help you achieve more.

Main applications include:
  • OneDrive – Save and share your files and photos with cloud storage.
  • Outlook – Connect and organize using email and calendar. Similar to Gmail or Yahoo.
  • Outlook’s Calendar – Outlook’s built-in calendar helps keep track of appointments and events.
  • Word – Create and design documents.
  • Excel – Create, analyze, and visualize easy-to-read spreadsheets.
  • PowerPoint – Create and present personalized presentations in PowerPoint.

How does The Patterson Foundation use Microsoft 365?

  • OneDrive – Save and share your files and photos with cloud storage.
  • Outlook – Connect and organize using email and calendar. Similar to Gmail or Yahoo.
  • Outlook’s Calendar – Outlook’s built-in calendar helps keep track of appointments and events.
  • Word – Create and design documents.
  • Excel – Create, analyze, and visualize easy-to-read spreadsheets.
  • PowerPoint – Create and present personalized presentations in PowerPoint.

What are essential Outlook skills for a TPFer?

What are essential Calendar skills for a TPFer?

What are essential Word skills for a TPFer?

What are essential Excel skills for a TPFer?

What are essential PowerPoint skills for a TPFer?

What are essential OneDrive and Microsoft Online skills for a TPFer?

What Microsoft 365 classes are offered for TPFers?

The following one-hour to one-hour and 30-minute classes are offered to help you strengthen your essential Microsoft 365 skills:
  • Optimizing Outlook: Provides an opportunity to learn to use Outlook functions.
  • Connect and Collaborate With Your Calendar: Provides an opportunity to learn, practice, and hone in on essential Outlook Calendar skills.
  • Diving into OneDrive & Microsoft Online: Provides an opportunity to learn, practice, and hone in on essential OneDrive and Microsoft Online skills.
  • Welcome to Word: Provides an opportunity to learn, practice, and hone in on essential Word skills.
  • Learn to Excel I (Beginner): Provides an opportunity to learn, practice, and hone in on essential Excel skills.
  • Learn to Excel II: Provides an opportunity to learn, practice, and hone in on advanced essential Sheet skills such as charts and formulas.
  • Presenting With PowerPoint: Provides an opportunity to learn, practice, and hone in on essential PowerPoint skills.

Where can I find additional resources?

Who can I contact about TPF Tech Excellence?

For more information, contact Kiarra Louis, Leadership Support Manager, at klouis@thepattersonfoundation.org


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