Microsoft announced that the iOS Office apps will be available for free, without the need of an Office 365 subscription. The apps include mobile versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint. To access the editing features, log into the apps with a Microsoft account (Live or Hotmail account), which can be freely created at www.live.com. Previously users would have needed an Office 365 subscription to edit within the iOS Office apps.
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Two Microsoft Excel training sessions Aug. 12
iTAC is offering two Introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010 classes to all faculty/staff. Both classes are in Fairchild 9 and require advance registration through the HRIS system.
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12
This one-hour introduction to Excel will cover the basics of Excel spreadsheets: Create and save a workbook; enter data; format a spreadsheet; copy, move, or delete data; change the order of a spreadsheet; filter out extra information; calculate data with formulas; chart your data; and print.
New features in Office 365
by Information Technology Services
Microsoft continually rolls out updated features in Office 365. Below are a few highlights of new features implemented over the last few months:
- Improved accessibility for Office: Users with a licensed version of Office 2010 or 2013 can get a free copy of Window-Eyes screen reader.
- Calendar search in the Outlook WebApp
- OneNote is available for free (Mac and Windows). Continue reading “New features in Office 365”
Microsoft Office 2013 in university computing labs and K-State InfoCommons
The newest Microsoft Office suite, version 2013, was installed over the summer on all Windows computers in the university computing labs and K-State InfoCommons (Hale Library). The software suite is also on three Windows computers near the IT Help Desk at 214 Hale Library. These resources are available to all K-Staters. Continue reading “Microsoft Office 2013 in university computing labs and K-State InfoCommons”
iPad user meeting Thursday, May 16: Microsoft Office-compatible apps
Join us as we take a look at using Microsoft Office-compatible apps on the iPad from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 16, in 21 Bluemont Hall. This meeting is open to all K-Staters. Continue reading “iPad user meeting Thursday, May 16: Microsoft Office-compatible apps”
Windows XP and Office 2003 end of support in April 2014
April 8, 2014. This is the date when Microsoft will no longer support Windows XP Service Pack 3 and Office 2003. This means that after April 8 next year, there will be no new security updates and assisted support options through Microsoft. Running Windows XP SP3 after this date could potentially pose a threat to your computer and be vulnerable to security risks. Continue reading “Windows XP and Office 2003 end of support in April 2014”
Graduate students: Contact the IT Help Desk for ETDR assistance
Staff from the Information Technology Assistance Center (iTAC) are available to meet with graduate students to help with any problems they’re having using Word or LaTeX to write and format ETDRs (Electronic Theses, Dissertations, and Reports). To graduate in this spring semester, ETDRs must be submitted by April 26. See Graduation Deadlines for details. Continue reading “Graduate students: Contact the IT Help Desk for ETDR assistance”
New ETDR videos for Word for Mac 2011 users
iTAC has produced three new videos for graduate students using Word for Mac 2011 to write their electronic theses, dissertations, or reports (ETDR). These 2-3 minute videos focus on using the ETDR template and illustrate how to do specific operations in Word. Continue reading “New ETDR videos for Word for Mac 2011 users”
Windows RT: Is it right for me?
The Windows RT operating system came out in October, at the same time as Windows 8. Windows RT:
- Is a slightly different version of Windows 8
- Is designed for portable devices (typically tablet computers) that are using an ARM processor
- Cannot be purchased alone, but comes pre-installed on select devices
“Microsoft Word tips, tools, and troubleshooting” sessions on Library Day Nov. 7
K-State faculty/staff and graduate students who want to learn more about Microsoft Word’s timesaving features — or who have Microsoft Word problems, questions, and puzzles — are encouraged to attend any of four “Microsoft Word tips, tools, and troubleshooting” sessions at 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, and 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, in Hale 401 during Library Day. Continue reading ““Microsoft Word tips, tools, and troubleshooting” sessions on Library Day Nov. 7″
