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Microsoft Bolts on Copilot License Check onto ExRCA
Microsoft announced a new Copilot license check diagnostic for the Exchange Connectivity Analyzer. Sounds good, but the test is very simple, and its results don’t tell you anything more than a few lines of PowerShell can deliver. To prove the point, we wrote a quick script to show how to perform a Copilot license check with the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. https://office365itpros.com/2025/09/08/copilot-license-check-exrca/Run Your Microsoft 365 Tenant Like a Pro Right from Your Couch
Managing a Microsoft 365 tenant no longer requires sitting in front of a workstation all day. With today’s mobile tools, you can resolve user issues, monitor service health, and keep your environment secure — all while sitting comfortably at home with just your phone or tablet. Here’s how you can stay in control of your Microsoft 365 tenant as an admin, even when working from the couch. https://dellenny.com/run-your-microsoft-365-tenant-like-a-pro-right-from-your-couch/How to Recover from OneDrive Sync Nightmares
If you’ve ever relied on OneDrive to keep your files safe and accessible across devices, you know how amazing it can be when everything just works. But when it doesn’t? You end up in what I like to call the OneDrive sync nightmare. Files go missing, versions clash, your desktop looks like it went through a blender, and suddenly you’re not sure if your data is safe. Don’t panic. In most cases, your files are still there—you just need to untangle the sync mess. Here’s how to recover from OneDrive sync nightmares and get your files back under control. https://dellenny.com/how-to-recover-from-onedrive-sync-nightmares/How to Test and Roll Out New Features Without Disrupting Users in Microsoft 365
Microsoft 365 evolves constantly, with new features and updates rolling out regularly. While this innovation is great, IT admins often face the challenge of introducing changes without overwhelming end users or disrupting business operations. The good news? With the right approach, you can test, validate, and roll out features in a controlled way that boosts adoption and minimizes risk. Here’s a step-by-step guide. https://dellenny.com/how-to-test-and-roll-out-new-features-without-disrupting-users-in-microsoft-365/Understanding the Microsoft 365 Roadmap
The Microsoft 365 ecosystem evolves rapidly, with new apps, features, and security enhancements rolling out almost every week. For IT professionals, business leaders, and even everyday users, keeping up with these updates can feel overwhelming. That’s where the Microsoft 365 Roadmap comes in—a central hub designed to help you anticipate, plan, and take advantage of what’s coming next. https://dellenny.com/understanding-the-microsoft-365-roadmap/
Word on line
Prezados bom dia, Estou com problemas no uso do aplicativo, pois ao realizar o documento no programa no computador e subir ele no on drive ele abre desconfigurado on line, com modificaçoes de margens, fontes e ao abrir de novo no programa ele fica desconfigurado também. Estou tendo o retrabalho de ajustar a formatação do documento várias vezes. Além de não conseguir usar recursos on line como referenciar a legenda da foto e indice para poder só mexer no arquivo on line.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/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 #ExcelAt40Accessibility 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/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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