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Office 365 - User Guide
Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) is Microsoft's product line of office applications. As a Southwest Tech student or employee, you have access to the web and desktop version of Microsoft 365 while you are attending school. Students have access to the following applications:
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- OneNote
- Outlook
- Publisher
- Access
- OneDrive
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Accessing Microsoft 365 |
Web - Web versions of Microsoft 365 are stripped down versions of the applications that can be used from a web browser without any additional software installed on your computer. You can access the web versions of Microsoft 365 at microsot365.com. Sign in with your Southwest Tech credentials and select the application you would like to use.
Desktop - The desktop version of Microsoft 365 is the fully featured versions of the office products that you install on your computer. You can download and install the desktop version of Microsoft 365 by following these installation instructions.
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Application Guides |
Outlook
Accessing your Student Email - Students can access their email directly at https://outlook.office365.com or by signing into MySWTC and clicking the email envelope.
Outlook Mail Web - A quick overview guide of Outlook Mail on the web.
Outlook Calendar Web - A quick overview guide of Outlook Calendar on the web.
Outlook for iOS - A quick overview guide of Outlook for iOS. Download Outlook for iOS from the Apple App Store.
Outlook for Android - A quick overview guide of Outlook for Android. Download Outlook for Android from Google Play.
Turn Off Focused Inbox - In Outlook, Focused Inbox is a feature that uses machine learning to control the overflow of emails by analyzing incoming messages and placing the most important emails in the "Focused" tab, while the rest go to the "Other" tab. If you would like the traditional inbox this can disabled.
Word
Word Web Guide - A quick overview guide of Word on the web.
Word Desktop Guide - A quick overview guide of the Word desktop application.
Word Desktop Quick Start - A quick start guide of the Word desktop application.
Excel
Excel Desktop Guide - A quick overview guide of the Excel desktop application.
Excel Desktop Quick Start - A quick start guide of the Excel desktop application.
PowerPoint
PowerPoint Web Guide - A quick overview guide of PowerPoint on the web.
PowerPoint Desktop Guide - A overview guide of the PowerPoint desktop application.
PowerPoint Desktop Quick Start - A quick start guide of the PowerPoint desktop application.
OneDrive
Transfer Google Drive Documents to OneDrive - A guide to show you how to move files from your old Google Drive account to OneDrive.
Additional guides can be found here:
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FAQ |
Is Microsoft 365 user friendly and compatible with all computer and phone types?
Yes. The Microsoft Office 365 applications run on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems and on mobile devices running iOS and Android. The web interface is easy to navigate, built to promote collaboration, and meets accessibility requirements.
How do I log into my Microsoft 365 account?
Click the "Email" link within MySWTC to go to the Microsoft 365 sign-in page. You can also simply go to microsoft365.com and enter your email address
Can I forward my email to another account?
To take advantage of the Office 365 security features, auto-forwarding of email to another account is not available for faculty, staff, or students. By not allowing auto-forwarding, we are protecting the campus from cyber threats and attacks that aim to steal and use confidential user information in malicious ways.
How do I access my emails on a mobile device?
In order to view your emails on a mobile device, we recommend downloading the official Microsoft Outlook app from your app store (iOS App Store for iPhone and Google Play Store for Android) and adding your account ("username"@swtc.edu and password) to the app.
See the Outlook section at the top of the page for guides on using Outlook for Android and iOS.