Quick Help Guides
Free software is great. Knowing how to use it is even better!
The links below provide you with simple, printable guides to help you understand the basics of the various programs available to you on your Microsoft 365 account and videos for those who want a little more instruction.
- Quick Start GuidesThese simple visual documents will help you get started with Microsoft Office programs. Make sure to take a moment to visit some of the programs you may not be familiar with to see the tools you have access to!
The option to see tutorials specifically for MAC are within the Guides. - Office 365 Basics - Video TrainingThese quick guides video guides and tutorials, provided by Microsoft, are an easy way to become familiar with the Microsoft O365 Suite.
- Cheat Sheets and ShortcutsWe all know there are many ways to complete a task. For example, some will use the B in the toolbar to make a word bold; others will highlight a word and right-click on their mouse to select the option to make it bold; others will highlight the word and choose CTRL -B to make it bold. These guides provide you with helpful shortcuts to increase your speed and productivity when using the various software programs available to your on your Microscoft account.
Microsoft Office Training Center
The Microsoft Office Training Center page provides you with video training, free templates, quick start guides (including keyboard short cuts) and tips to help you make the most of your Office apps. Again, you do not need to create a new, separate Microsoft Account. You already have one. It is your FalconMail email account, where you have free access to Office 365 and One Drive.
GCFLearnFree
This site provides comprehensive technical tutorials for a variety of subjects and software.
- This tutorial helps you understand OneDrive and Microsoft 365 Online better. NOTE: You do not need to create a Microsoft Account. Remember, you already have one. It is your FalconMail email account, where you have free access to Microsoft 365 and OneDrive.
- The link below lists all of the tutorials GCFLearnFree offers.
Lynda
LinkedIn Learning
LInkedIn Learning took over Lynda.com. If you had a Lynda.com account, you will want to check what access you now have via LinkedIn. Most of these tutorials have a fee, but they are worth checking out.https://www.linkedin.com/learning/paths/getting-started-with-microsoft-365?trk=learning-serp_learning_search-card&upsellOrderOrigin=homepage-learning_learning-search-bar_search-submit
If you belong to the Volusia County Public Library, you will want to check how any of their access changed for Lynda.com. If you live in Flagler County, get a Library card through the Flagler County Public library and use it get a card in Volusia County Library. If you live outside of these two counties, you would need to subscribe or use one of the free options listed below.