Microsoft 365

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What is Microsoft 365?

Microsoft 365 is our cloud-powered productivity platform. With a subscription to Microsoft 365, you can get: The latest productivity apps, such as Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and so much more. The ability to install on PCs, Macs, tablets, and phones.


How do I log in?

Logging In:

  1. Go to www.office.com Links to an external site.
  2. Click the Sign in button
  3. Enter your Pearland ISD email address
  4. Enter your Pearland ISD network password

OneDrive (Storage)

All students have significant cloud storage capacity on Microsoft OneDrive. You can access your files anywhere and share them with others too. The guide below gives a quick overview of the main features of OneDrive.

OneDrive Quick Start.pdf Download OneDrive Quick Start.pdf

PowerPoint

Powerpoint is one of the most common presentation tools that students will use throughout their time in school. You should make sure you know how to use this tool to give yourself the best chance when presenting in your classes.

PowerPoint Quick Start.pdf Download PowerPoint Quick Start.pdf

Word

You will use Microsoft Word frequently throughout your studies and it's worth taking some time to ensure you have the key skills, to make the most of this tool. Whether it's writing an essay, completing a lab report, drafting your research paper, or writing a reflection, MS Word will be one of the most important tools in your digital toolkit.

PowerPoint Quick Start.pdf Download PowerPoint Quick Start.pdf

Excel

Microsoft Excel can be a really useful tool if you need to analyze data or present your data using charts and graphs.  Even if you don't use Excel regularly, you should try to learn the basics- you never know when you might need it!

Excel Quick Start.pdf Download Excel Quick Start.pdf

 

Microsoft 365 for the Web Training

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PowerPoint Desktop App Training

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Quick Start Links to an external site. Intro to PowerPoint Links to an external site. Slides and Layouts Links to an external site. Text and Tables Links to an external site. Pictures and Graphics Links to an external site.
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Present Slideshows Links to an external site. Animation, Video, and Audio Links to an external site. Share and Co-author Links to an external site.

Word Desktop App Training

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Insert Tables and Pictures Links to an external site. Save and Print Links to an external site. Share and Co-author Links to an external site. Use Word for School Links to an external site. Improve Accessibility and Ease of Use Links to an external site.

Excel Desktop App Training

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Quick Start Links to an external site. Intro to Excel Links to an external site. Rows and Columns Links to an external site. Cells Links to an external site. Formatting Links to an external site.
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Formulas and Functions Links to an external site. Tables Links to an external site. Charts Links to an external site. PivotTables Links to an external site. Share and Co-author Links to an external site.