Microlearning
Microlearning videos are like the educational equivalent of snack-sized candy bars—short, sweet, and perfect for a quick knowledge boost without the sugar rush. These bite-sized clips, typically 1-3 minutes long, are great for squeezing in some learning during your coffee break or between answering emails. We will be sharing more microlearning videos in the future, so check back often!
Please let us know at train@msu.edu if you have any suggestions or micro-topic requests.
Excel 
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Remove Duplicates
Video Description:
Tired of dealing with duplicate entries in your Excel spreadsheets? This quick tutorial will show you how to easily remove duplicates and clean up your data. Follow these simple steps to ensure your spreadsheets are accurate and organized.
Duration: 1 minute, 24 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Forms 
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Collect Responses
Video Description:
Hoping to collect feedback from people about a specific topic? This tutorial will show you how to create and share a Microsoft Form to collect responses efficiently. Follow these simple steps to set up your form and start collecting valuable information.
Duration: 1 minute, 49 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
OneDrive 
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Backup Desktop
Video Description:
Are you someone who likes to store files on your desktop but also want to keep them safe and accessible from anywhere? In this quick tutorial, we’ll show you how to back up your desktop to OneDrive step by step. Learn how to sync your important files automatically, free up space, and ensure you never lose important documents again. The best part? You can keep these files right where you know how to find them - on your desktop!
Duration: 1 minute, 46 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Learn about backing up your desktop to OneDrive here
OneNote 
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Custom Page Setup
Video Description:
Want to customize your OneNote pages for better organization? This tutorial will show you how to use the 'Page Setup' feature in OneNote to create a layout that suits your needs and preferences. Follow these simple steps to make your notes more structured and visually appealing.
Duration: 1 minute, 13 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Outlook 
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Find Time Scheduling
Video Description:
Struggling to find an Outlook meeting time that works for multiple participants? This quick tutorial will show you how to use the 'Find Time' feature to coordinate with your colleagues and find the perfect time slot for your meeting. Follow these simple steps to ensure your meetings are scheduled efficiently and without conflicts.
Duration: 1 minute, 29 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Learn about using 'Find Time' for scheduling in Outlook here
PowerPoint 
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Using Designer
Video Description:
Discover how to make your presentations stand out with PowerPoint Designer! In this short video, we'll guide you through using PowerPoint's built-in design tool to create visually stunning slides effortlessly. 'Designer' is perfect for anyone looking to elevate their presentations with professional-quality visuals. Watch now and transform your slides into works of art!
Duration: 1 minute, 31 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
SharePoint 
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TBA - Coming Soon!
Topic TBA.
Coming Soon! Check back for more info.
Spartan 365 
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Pin Applications
Video Description:
In this short video, we'll show you how to pin your favorite applications to the left rail in Spartan (Microsoft) 365 for easy access. Whether you're using Outlook, Teams, or any other Microsoft 365 app, this step-by-step guide will help you customize your workspace to suit your needs. Watch now to learn how to streamline your workflow and keep your most-used apps just a click away!
Duration: 1 minute, 29 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Learn about pinning applications in Spartan (Microsoft) 365 here
Teams 
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Dark Theme
Video Description:
Want to give your Microsoft Teams a sleek, dark look? Follow this quick tutorial to learn how to change your Teams theme to dark mode in just a few simple steps! Whether you're working late or just prefer a darker interface, this guide will help you customize your Teams experience.
Duration: 1 minute, 42 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
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Do Not Disturb Status
Video Description:
Need a break from constant notifications to get work done? Learn how to use the 'Do Not Disturb' status in Microsoft Teams to silence notifications and stay focused. This quick tutorial will guide you through the steps to activate 'Do Not Disturb' mode, ensuring you can work without interruptions.
Duration: 1 minute, 4 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
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Manage Priority Access
Video Description:
Want to ensure you never miss important messages? Learn how to manage 'Priority Access' in Microsoft Teams with this quick tutorial. This tutorial will show you how to set up priority access for key contacts, ensuring their messages always get through, even when you're in 'Do Not Disturb' mode.
Duration: 1 minute, 14 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Word 
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Format Painter
Video Description:
Want to quickly copy formatting in your Word documents? This tutorial will show you how to use the 'Format Painter' tool to apply consistent formatting across your text. Follow these simple steps to make your documents look polished and professional.
Duration: 59 seconds
Published: March 28, 2025
Zoom 
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Host Productive Meetings - Coming Soon!
Learn how to host productive meetings with any number of people using various tools within Zoom.
Coming Soon! Check back for more info.