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What to Do When SharePoint Search Doesn’t Return the Right Results
SharePoint search is one of the platform’s most powerful features—when it works as expected. But many organizations face a common frustration: search results that don’t seem accurate, complete, or relevant. If your users are struggling to find what they need, it can quickly undermine adoption and productivity. The good news? Most search issues can be diagnosed and fixed with the right approach. Here’s a practical guide to troubleshooting when SharePoint search isn’t returning the right results. https://dellenny.com/what-to-do-when-sharepoint-search-doesnt-return-the-right-results/Avoiding SharePoint Sprawl Without Killing Collaboration
SharePoint has become the backbone of collaboration for many organizations. Its flexibility is a blessing—teams can create sites, share documents, and manage projects with ease. But without governance, that same flexibility can quickly turn into SharePoint sprawl: a maze of redundant sites, duplicated files, and forgotten content that frustrates users and undermines productivity. The challenge is clear: how do you prevent sprawl without choking the collaboration SharePoint was designed to enable? Let’s break it down. https://dellenny.com/avoiding-sharepoint-sprawl-without-killing-collaboration/Common Mistakes When Upgrading from Older Office Versions to Microsoft 365
Many organizations are moving from older on-premises versions of Microsoft Office (like Office 2010, 2013, or 2016) to Microsoft 365’s cloud-based suite. The transition brings big benefits—real-time collaboration, enhanced security, and always-up-to-date apps. But without proper planning, the move can create frustration for users and headaches for IT teams. Here are some of the most common mistakes businesses make during the upgrade, and how to avoid them: https://dellenny.com/common-mistakes-when-upgrading-from-older-office-versions-to-microsoft-365/
ExcelAt40 – Day 11: Lookup Wars – VLOOKUP vs XLOOKUP
Hello Excel fam 👋 Today’s post dives into the differences between VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP — with a visual comparison, practical tips, and even a quiz to test your lookup knowledge. We also covered how to use XLOOKUP with IFERROR for cleaner formulas and wrapped it all up with a cheat sheet. Would love to hear: 👉 Are you still using VLOOKUP? 👉 What’s your favorite XLOOKUP trick? #ExcelTips #ExcelCommunity #LookupFunctions #OlufemiBuilds #ExcelAt40
All the sensitivity labels are not showing in the new outlook
I recently noticed that some sensitivity labels are missing in Outlook. I used to see all four labels—Public, Internal, Confidential, and Restricted—but now I only see Public and Internal. The full list still appears in Word and PowerPoint. I just switched to the new Outlook experience and the issue persists there.
Cloud app conditional access exceptions
I have a lot of issues with attackers coming from VPN and anonymous IP's. Im trialing a Conditional Access policy to apply Conditional Access App Control. Ive created a Cloud App, Access Policy to blocks using IP address, Category, equals and listing a few categories like VPN and Risky. Then another Access policy to block IP address, Tag, equals Tor, Anonymous, Random, Botnet etc. Testing shows this works. But I've been asked what if we wanted to allow a specific service like NordVPN. How can I achieve this?Accessibility Features in Microsoft 365 That Most Admins Forget to Enable
Microsoft 365 is packed with accessibility tools designed to make digital workplaces more inclusive for everyone. However, many of these features remain overlooked or underutilized by IT administrators. Ensuring accessibility isn’t just about compliance—it’s about empowering every user to contribute fully. Here are some accessibility features in Microsoft 365 that admins often forget to enable (or configure correctly), along with steps on how to turn them on. https://dellenny.com/accessibility-features-in-microsoft-365-that-most-admins-forget-to-enable/Lesser-Known Microsoft 365 Features That Save Hours (Beyond Teams and Outlook)
When most people think of Microsoft 365, they picture Outlook for email and Teams for meetings. But beneath the surface, Microsoft 365 is packed with lesser-known features that can shave hours off your week—if you know where to look. Here are some of the hidden gems worth exploring, along with quick “how to” steps so you can try them immediately. https://dellenny.com/lesser-known-microsoft-365-features-that-save-hours-beyond-teams-and-outlook/Microsoft Deprecates Graph CLI and Toolkit
Microsoft has depreciated the Microsoft Graph CLI and Graph Toolkit. It’s nice to see some rationalization in this area, but the real need is for better quality and coverage across all the Microsoft 365 administrative actions. Even after fourteen years of development, too many undocumented and private APIs exist in use today in places like the Microsoft 365 admin center, which is an unacceptable situation. You should vote for a feedback portal item (link in article) to ask Microsoft to do better. https://office365itpros.com/2025/09/02/microsoft-graph-inconsistencies/📣 ExcelAt40 – Days 5 to 10 Recap
Hello Excel Community 👋 I’ve been running a daily series called #ExcelAt40, celebrating 40 years of Microsoft Excel through stories, innovations, and personal reflections. Here’s a recap of Days 5 to 10 — each post dives into a pivotal moment in Excel’s evolution: Day 5: Charting the Future Before dashboards ruled the world, Excel gave us the power to visualize data with clarity https://www.linkedin.com/posts/olufemi-olamoyegun_excelat40-day-5-charting-the-future-activity-7364386306572828673-dpj8 🧠 Day 6: Formulas That Changed Everything From =SUM() to =XLOOKUP, Excel taught us how to reason with logic. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/olufemi-olamoyegun_excelat40-formulas-that-changed-everything-activity-7364968873474908161-PGNb 📈 Day 7: PivotTables Debut Celebrating Professor Pito Salas, the visionary behind dynamic data analysis. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/olufemi-olamoyegun_day-7-pivottables-debut-activity-7366077860282896384-euqr 🧬 Day 8: VBA Rises In 1997, Excel unlocked automation with Visual Basic for Applications. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/olufemi-olamoyegun_excelat40-day-8-vba-rises-activity-7366342708942008320-yJL7 🧩 Day 9: The Ribbon UI Revolution Excel 2007 introduced the Ribbon a bold redesign that changed how we work. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/olufemi-olamoyegun_day-9-the-ribbon-ui-revolution-activity-7367783381973053440-I-KK 🛡️ Day 10: Y2K Audits Excel’s role in averting global disaster during the Y2K crisis. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/olufemi-olamoyegun_y2k-audits-activity-7367795370120187904-5ewY I will love to hear your thoughts: 💬 Which Excel feature changed the way you work? 📌 What’s your favorite moment in spreadsheet history? Let’s celebrate the legacy together. #ExcelAt40 #MicrosoftExcel #OlufemiBuilds #NoCode #TechLegacy #ExcelCommunityCreating Custom Microsoft Teams Apps and Tabs
Microsoft Teams has become the central hub for collaboration in many organizations, and one of its biggest strengths is extensibility. Beyond chats, meetings, and file sharing, you can enhance your team’s productivity by creating custom Teams apps and tabs tailored to your workflows. In this post, we’ll explore what Teams apps and tabs are, why you might build them, and how to get started. https://dellenny.com/creating-custom-microsoft-teams-apps-and-tabs/Microsoft 365 for Education Best Practices for Teachers
If you’re teaching with Microsoft 365, you’ve probably realized it can be both a lifesaver and a little overwhelming. Between Teams, OneNote, Forms, and the classic Word/PowerPoint/Excel apps, there’s so much to explore. The good news? Once you know where to look, these tools can actually save you time and help your students stay more organized and engaged. Here are some teacher-friendly tips (with steps!) to get the most out of Microsoft 365 for Education. https://dellenny.com/microsoft-365-for-education-best-practices-for-teachers/How Nonprofits Can Maximize Microsoft 365 Donations
Nonprofits are constantly looking for ways to stretch limited resources while making the greatest impact. One of the most valuable yet underutilized opportunities is the Microsoft 365 donation program for nonprofits. Through Microsoft’s nonprofit offers, eligible organizations can access world-class productivity, collaboration, and security tools—often at no cost. But the key isn’t just receiving these licenses—it’s knowing how to maximize Microsoft 365 donations to strengthen operations and empower your team. Here’s how nonprofits can get the most out of Microsoft 365. https://dellenny.com/how-nonprofits-can-maximize-microsoft-365-donations/
Setting up Microsoft 365 for Business for multiple users
Hi, I'm just looking for a little bit of advise. We are looking to migrate from our current provider over to Microsoft 365 and we currently have around 40 users. I was looking to see if anyone knew the answers to my queries below: Is it possible for different users to be on different plans? i.e office staff on Business Standard and home workers on Business Basic? I've seen 'Online Exchange' plans online - is this available in the UK? Would all users be able to access an internal SharePoint page, irrespective of which plan they were on? Thanks!Powerpoint for Mac - placeholder lines are VERY THICK after version 16.100.2
Dear MS team, After update 16.100.2 of PowerPoint for Mac, the lines of the placeholders are VERY thick. It looks terrible and under LAYOUT, you can even see the layouts design after this update. Below are some screenshots, from our corporate template and from MS standard blank template. I have reported this as well under GIVE FEEDBACK, but I also take the opportunity to post it here as well. Please fix this, thanks :)Introduction to SharePoint Agents AI-Powered Automation for Smarter Workflows
Microsoft continues to innovate in the world of enterprise collaboration, and the latest addition to the SharePoint ecosystem—SharePoint Agents—is set to revolutionize the way organizations manage content, automate tasks, and enhance productivity. With AI-driven capabilities, SharePoint Agents bring a new level of intelligence and automation to SharePoint environments, helping businesses work smarter and faster. https://dellenny.com/introduction-to-sharepoint-agents-ai-powered-automation-for-smarter-workflows/Microsoft 365 Migration Tool A Complete Guide
Migrating to Microsoft 365 can be a game-changer for businesses looking to enhance collaboration, security, and productivity. To simplify this transition, Microsoft offers the Microsoft 365 Migration Tool, a powerful solution designed to help organizations move their data from on-premises or other cloud services to Microsoft 365 efficiently. In this blog, we’ll explore how to use this tool for a smooth migration process. https://dellenny.com/microsoft-365-migration-tool-a-complete-guide/How to Integrate LinkedIn with Microsoft 365
LinkedIn integration with Microsoft 365 enhances collaboration, networking, and productivity by bringing professional insights directly into your daily workflow. Microsoft has embedded LinkedIn into several Office apps and services, allowing users to leverage their professional network within Outlook, Teams, and more. https://dellenny.com/how-to-integrate-linkedin-with-microsoft-365/
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