How to Use Microsoft 365

  What Is Microsoft 365 and How Does It Work? Understanding Microsoft 365 Have you ever done a jigsaw puzzle? If you have, then you already understand a useful way to think about Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 is like a jigsaw piece that fits into the larger jigsaw puzzle that is Windows 11. When you install Windows 11, you have the basic operating system. It provides the core structure you need to run a computer, but it does not include full office productivity tools. This is where Microsoft 365 fits in. When you purchase a Microsoft 365 license and sign in, it adds the pieces needed to use applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams. These tools integrate with Windows and work together to provide email, document creation, collaboration, and cloud storage. In other words, Windows provides the foundation of the puzzle, while Microsoft 365 adds the productivity tools that complete the picture. Types of Microsoft 365 Licenses If you are buying Microsoft 365 for yourself or ask...

  Hi, my name is Shenka. I work as a Microsoft 365 Administrator and hold several IT qualifications, including  CompTIA A+ and an NVQ Level 3 in Computer Technology.  I am currently working toward the AZ-900 certification as part of my journey to becoming an Azure Administrator. I created this blog to help people understand how to use Microsoft 365 more effectively. In my experience, there are two main groups of users when it comes to Microsoft 365. The first group consists of people using Microsoft 365 for the first time who have no idea what it is or how to use it. Many organizations assume that Microsoft 365 is intuitive and that staff will simply figure it out on their own. In reality, companies often don’t have the time to train employees or invest in proper user education. As a result, the help desk receives the same questions again and again. This blog provides simple guides and explanations to help users become more organized and productive with Microsoft 365. The...