Microsoft 365

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is the perfect browser for university students, designed to enhance your academic experience. With its fast performance and built-in productivity tools, Edge helps you stay focused and efficient. The browser's immersive reader mode makes it easy to read and annotate articles, while the collections feature allows you to organise research and group projects effortlessly. Learn more in the tutorials below.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Edge tutorials.

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Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is your collaboration and communication hub. Whether you're working on group projects, participating in hybrid class discussions, or staying connected with classmates, Teams helps you work together more effectively. Stay organised, share resources, and communicate seamlessly, all in one place.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Teams tutorials.

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Microsoft Outlook [Coming Soon!]

Microsoft Outlook is your go-to personal information manager, perfect for university life. Beyond just email, it helps you stay on top of your schedule, manage tasks, and collaborate with classmates effortlessly. Keep your academic life organised and never miss a deadline again!

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Outlook tutorials.

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Microsoft OneDrive

Microsoft OneDrive is your University of Melbourne cloud storage solution. Store, access, and share your notes, assignments, and documents from any device, anywhere. Stay organised, collaborate effortlessly with classmates, and share files for feedback from supervisors whether you're on campus or on the go.

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Tutorials

Learn to use your OneDrive effectively at the University of Melbourne using the following tutorials.

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Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft OneNote is your ultimate set of digital notebooks for university life. Capture and organize your lecture notes, research, and ideas all in your personal notebook in OneDrive. With OneNote, you can also easily create, share, and access shared notebooks (such as in Teams) with classmates, making group study and collaboration a breeze. Access and add to your notes on campus and on the go across all your devices.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft OneNote tutorials.

Basics

• Navigate your notes with OneNote
• Basic tasks in OneNote on Windows
• Create a new notebook
• Create a new page
• Save notes and notebooks
• Open a notebook in OneNote for Windows
• Print a page of your notes in OneNote for Windows

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is your ultimate tool for creating engaging presentations. Perfect for university life, it allows you to craft slideshows with text, graphics, and other multimedia elements. Whether you're presenting in class or collaborating on group projects, PowerPoint helps you deliver your message effectively and professionally.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft PowerPoint tutorials.

Basics

• Create a presentation in PowerPoint
• Save in PowerPoint
• Design in PowerPoint
• Share and collaborate in PowerPoint
• Give a presentation in PowerPoint

Advanced

• Create and save a PowerPoint template
• Combining colors in PowerPoint – Mistakes to avoid
• Animations and multimedia - Animate Slides
• Animations and miltimedia - Transitions
• Animations and multimedia - Audio and Video
• Pictures, charts, and tables
• Print and present
• Slides and text

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Microsoft Word

Microsoft Word is your go-to word processing software for university life. Easily create, edit, format, and share your essays, reports, and assignments. With powerful tools and features, Word helps you stay organised and produce polished documents, making your academic journey smoother and more efficient.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Word tutorials.

Basics

• Create a document in Word
• Save your document to OneDrive in Word
• Design and edit in Word
• Collaborate in Word

Advanced

• Format text
• Pages & Layouts
• Tables, Pictures and Watermarks
• Microsoft Editor
• Convert or Save to PDF

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Microsoft Excel

Excel is your ultimate tool for university life, offering industry-leading spreadsheet, data analysis, and visualisation capabilities. With features like graphing, cell functions, and templates, stay ahead in your studies and manage your academic tasks effortlessly with Excel.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Word tutorials.

Basics

• Creating a workbook
• Save your workbook to OneDrive in Excel
• Formulas and functions
• Searching data
• Creating a chart
• Creating and formatting tables

Advanced

• Using PivotTables and PivotCharts
• Creating a template
• Freezing rows and columns
• All functions by category
• All functions A-Z
• Resolving function errors
• Creating a macro

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Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Forms is your go-to web-based app for university life. Easily create and share online surveys, quizzes, polls, and forms. Whether you're gathering research data, getting feedback from classmates, or creating fun quizzes, Forms makes it simple and efficient.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Forms tutorials.

Basics

• Sign in to Microsoft Forms
• Create a form
• Share a form
• View results

Advanced

• Share and collaborate in Microsoft Forms
• Format a Microsoft Form
• Integration

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Microsoft Planner [Coming Soon!]

Microsoft Planner is your ultimate task management tool for university life. As part of the Microsoft 365 suite, it helps you and your classmates organize your work visually and collaboratively. Whether you're managing group projects or keeping track of assignments, Planner makes it easy to stay on top of your tasks and work together effectively.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Planner tutorials.

Basics

• Sign in to Microsoft Planner
• Create a plan in Planner
• Manage tasks in Planner
• View plan and get updates in Planner

Advanced

• Planner in Teams
• Build your plan
• Stay on track
• Apps & integrations
• Onboarding your team

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Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft SharePoint provides the file and page storage, sharing, and collaboration capability behind Microsoft Teams. We recommend using Microsoft Teams rather than SharePoint as the interface for cohesive communication and collaboration across desktop, web, and mobile apps.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Sharepoint tutorials.

Basics

• What is SharePoint?
• Sign in to SharePoint
• Collaborate in SharePoint
• Create, upload, and share files in a document library

Advanced

• Sync SharePoint files and folders
• Sync files with Files On-Demand
• Version management in lists and libraries​
• Restore a shared library

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Microsoft Stream

Microsoft Stream is your ultimate video management tool for university life. As part of the Microsoft 365 suite, it lets you create, store, share, and view videos securely. Whether you're recording lectures, sharing project presentations, or collaborating on video assignments, Stream makes it easy and secure to manage all your video content.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Stream tutorials.

Basics

• Learn more about Stream (on SharePoint)
• Using Stream video settings to control playback experience
• Microsoft Stream screen recorder
• Search for a video across Microsoft 365

Advanced

• Video settings and enhancements
• Sharing and permissions

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Microsoft Sway

Microsoft Sway is a versatile digital storytelling app perfect for university students. Whether you need to create interactive reports, engaging presentations, informative newsletters, or share your personal stories, Sway makes it easy and fun. Impress your professors and classmates with visually stunning and interactive content that stands out.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Sway tutorials.

Basics

• Sign in to Sway
• Create in Sway
• Add content in Sway
• Design and share in Sway

Advanced

• Share and access
• Customize

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Microsoft Whiteboard

Microsoft Whiteboard is your go-to digital collaboration tool for university life. It simulates a physical whiteboard, making it easy for you and your classmates to brainstorm, plan, and collaborate in real-time on campus and online. Whether you're working on group projects or studying together, Whiteboard helps you create and collaborate with ease.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Whiteboard tutorials.

Basics

• Getting started with Microsoft Whiteboard
• Create a new whiteboard
• Whiteboard features and functionality
• Save a whiteboard
• Whiteboard Keyboard Shortcuts
• Insert templates in Whiteboard

Advanced

• Share and Collaborate in Whiteboard
• Whiteboard features and functionality
• Whiteboard in Microsoft Teams
• Devices

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Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access is your ultimate database management tool for university projects. It combines a powerful relational database engine with an easy-to-use graphical interface and software development tools. Perfect for managing your research data and organizing information, Access is available only on desktop, making it ideal for your academic needs.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Access tutorials.

Basics

• Create a database in Access
• Add a primary key to a table in Access
• Backup your database in Access
• Create a query, form, or report in Access

Advanced

• Tables in Microsoft Access
• Import, export, SQL Server in Microsoft Access
• Queries in Microsoft Access
• Forms and reports in Microsoft Access
• Expressions in Microsoft Access
• Cloud connectors 

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Microsoft Publisher

Microsoft Publisher is your go-to desktop publishing tool for university projects. Unlike Microsoft Word, Publisher focuses on page layout and design, making it perfect for creating visually appealing flyers, posters, and brochures. Available only on desktop, it's ideal for bringing your creative ideas to life and making your assignments stand out.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft Publisher tutorials.

Basics

• Create a publication in Publisher
• Save in Publisher
• Design in Publisher

Advanced

• Make a brochure using Publisher
• Create a newsletter using Publisher
• Formatting in Publisher
• Layouts in Publisher
• Print and Mail in Publisher

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Microsoft To Do [Coming Soon!]

Microsoft To Do is your ultimate task management app for university life. Stay on top of your assignments, deadlines, and other tasks, and prioritise activities in My Day to focus on what's important and achievable. Organize your tasks across different personal and shared to-do lists, set due dates, reminders, and manage your academic workload efficiently all in one place.

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Tutorials

Learn to get the most out of your Microsoft 365 license for your student journey using Microsoft To Do tutorials.

Basics

• Plan and connect with Microsoft To Do
• Create and share lists
• Add due dates and reminders in Microsoft To Do

Advanced

• Managing Lists in Microsoft To Do
• Managing Tasks in Microsoft To Do
• Tips & tricks for Microsoft To Do
• Integrations with Microsoft To Do

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Microsoft Bookings

Microsoft Bookings is an online scheduling tool that you can use to book appointments offered by faculty or specific staff.

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Quick Start Guide:

Faculty and staff will offer different services on their Bookings pages. Choose the service you wish to book, the date and time, and enter the details requested on the bookings page. When booking an appointment, please log into your University of Melbourne student Microsoft 365 account.

Installation Guides

Installing Microsoft 365 on Mac

Installing Microsoft 365 on Windows