Microsoft Office 365: 2019 Feature Updates
This course covers the key 2019 feature updates for the desktop version of Microsoft Office 365, focusing on Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access. You will explore productivity enhancements such as AutoSave, SVG image insertion, accessibility tools, collaboration features, and application-specific updates to help you work smarter and more efficiently.
What you'll learn
- Use new 2019 Word features including AutoSave, Accessibility Checker, SVG images, Focus mode, Rewrite, and Map charts
- Apply new 2019 Excel features including Comments, Ideas, 3D Models, dynamic array formulas, and Map charts
- Utilize new 2019 PowerPoint features including Morph transitions, Ink to Shape, Ink to Math, Ink Replay, and Reuse Slides
- Leverage new 2019 Outlook features including animated GIFs, Read Aloud, LinkedIn integration, and early meeting scheduling
- Work with new 2019 Access features including tab management, the Zoom box, and the Linked Table Manager search
Preview a lesson
Accessibility, Comments, Ideas, and AutoSave in Excel Keep the Accessibility Checker Running While Working Just like Word, Excel allows you to monitor accessibility issues in real time. Go to **Review → Check Accessibility** and, in the pane that appears, check **"Keep accessibility checker running while I work"**. This adds an Accessibility button to the status bar so you can track issues without keeping the pane open. Collaborate Using Comments and Notes Excel now distinguishes between **Comments** (for conversations) and **Notes** (for annotations): **Comments**: Right-click a cell and select **New Comment**. Type your comment and click the Post icon. Teammates can reply, creating a discussion thread. You can edit a comment with the Edit button, or delete/resolve it using the More (…) button. **Notes**: Right-click a cell and select **New Note**. Type your annotation. Right-clicking a cell with a note gives you options to Edit, Delete, or Show/Hide it. Mention Teammates in Comments Within any comment, type **@** to trigger a list of contacts. Select a teammate and they will receive a notification email, keeping everyone in the loop on co-authored documents. Using the Ideas Function to Create Descriptive Charts and Graphs The **Ideas** feature analyzes your data and suggests charts, graphs, and tables to help surface meaningful insights. Select your data range, then click **Home → Ideas**. A navigation pane
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Curriculum
Lesson 1: Word Feature Updates
4 lessons- textAccessibility, AutoSave, and SVG Images in Word
- textCollaboration, Focus, and File Management in Word
- textAdvanced Word Features: Maps, Eraser, Sketched Borders, and Rewrite
- quizWord Feature Updates: Knowledge Check
Lesson 2: Excel Feature Updates
3 lessons- textAccessibility, Comments, Ideas, and AutoSave in ExcelPreview
- textSVG Images, 3D Models, Map Charts, and Dynamic Arrays in Excel
- quizExcel Feature Updates: Knowledge Check
Lesson 3: PowerPoint Feature Updates
3 lessons- textDrawing Tools, Accessibility, Online Video, and AutoSave in PowerPoint
- textSVG Images, Morph Transitions, Reuse Slides, and More in PowerPoint
- quizPowerPoint Feature Updates: Knowledge Check
Lesson 4: Outlook Feature Updates
3 lessons- textAnimated GIFs, Meeting Scheduling, Read Aloud, and SVG Images in Outlook
- textLinkedIn Integration, Spacing, Notes on Pictures, and Search in Outlook
- quizOutlook Feature Updates: Knowledge Check
Lesson 5: Access Feature Updates
2 lessons- textTab Management, Zoom Box, and Linked Table Manager in Access
- quizAccess Feature Updates: Knowledge Check