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Turn off all autocorrect, spacing suggestions, etc. - Word for Mac
(Word for Mac) Is there a way to turn off all autocorrect, auto punctuation, double blue lines that suggest spacing, etc.? Basically, for Word to stop trying to help me and just let me drive? To pull the plug on auto correct and let me do what I want to do? I'm working on bass guitar tablature, which is kind of like drawing with letters and numbers, so I'm putting letters, numbers, and punctuation in places that don't correspond to normal grammar rules. Every single time auto correct tries to help me (which is about 6 times per minute), I have to fix what it did (I often have to do this multiple times per instance because auto correct will re-correct what I fixed), which is aggravating and time consuming, and all the double lines telling me to fix spacing are driving me nuts. I want to be in charge. I don't want auto correct to be in charge.Microsoft Issues Updated Guidance for Defender for Office 365 Licensing
Some inconsistencies in the MDO P2 service description and licensing terms exposed a need for tenants to license every user and shared mailboxes. Microsoft has changed the service description and licensing terms to make them simpler. Mailboxes still need MDO licenses, but only if they benefit from MDO protection, including MDO P2 if that’s what they use. Tenant admins have some extra work to do to deploy policies. All explained here. https://office365itpros.com/2025/10/31/mdo-p2-licensing/Using the SharePoint Site Attestation Policy
The site attestation policy is designed to require site owners to make a positive statement that the settings of their site, including its current membership, are accurate. The idea is that requiring site owners to attest that their site is still needed will force people to decide whether sites are still in active use and should be kept online. If not, the policy can move the sites into Microsoft 365 Archive. https://office365itpros.com/2025/10/30/site-attestation-policy/
Outlook Classic for M365 - File > Encrypt > 'Encrypt-Only' option applies 'Do Not Forward' label?
I recently joined a new company and am helping support their M365 tenant and admin duties. I'm running into a very weird issue where no recipients can actually read/view the message when we encrypt emails using only 1 specific method (our organization largely uses the Outlook Classic for Microsoft 365 desktop app). If a user follows this method, for some reason the 'Do Not Forward' label is applied to the encryption, despite specifically selecting 'Encrypt-Only' - it defaults to 'Do Not Forward' every single time: New Email > File > Encrypt > Encrypt-Only Sending emails with this method gives any/all recipients a "You don't have sufficient permissions to open the mail." regardless of where they try to open the email (OWA, Outlook Classic, New Outlook) Yet, if the user tries this other method below - the proper Encrypt-Only label is applied, and any Outlook client immediately and opens/views the email as you'd expect: New Email > Options ribbon > Encrypt properly applies the Encrypt-Only label I verified IRM (Identity Rights Management) is enabled for our tenant: And encryption tests pass with flying colors: Ultimately, I'm at a loss for what's going on here and specifically where to check to fix this issue for this 1 specific encryption method. Poking around in the Purview portal, I'm having a hard time figuring out where these encryption policies/settings lie and how to get this method to stop defaulting to 'Do Not Forward' even though 'Encrypt-Only' is checked.
Administrator permissions
I am trying to save an edited spreadsheet, but Excel will not let me do this as it has opened the file as Read Only, and it tells me I need administrator permission. I can save the file on the desktop, but not in the folder I want (And if I then copy the file into the correct place it reverts to Read Only). Firstly I did not open the file as Read only. Secondly, when I checked in settings I am described as administrator! I have just installed Excel on a brand new PC, running Windows 11.Modernizing Sensitivity Label Grouping for App Display
Microsoft announced the modernization of grouping for sensitivity labels to a new “dynamic architecture.” It doesn’t take much to be more dynamic than the previous parent-child arrangement. Even if the announcement is a tad overhyped, it’s still goodness because administrators can now move labels between label groups in a way that wasn’t possible before. The new way of displaying labels should be everywhere in December 2025. https://office365itpros.com/2025/10/29/sensitivity-labels-groups/Unified Company Calendar for Mixed Microsoft 365 and Non-365 Users – 2025
Seeking a Shared Calendar Solution for Mixed Microsoft 365 and Non-365 Users I’m working on a solution to create a shared company calendar that everyone in our organization can view, while keeping editing permissions limited to a few selected individuals. The challenge: Some of our team members do not use Microsoft 365, and I’d like them to still be able to subscribe to or view the calendar and receive updates. Ideally, this should work without requiring full Microsoft accounts. I initially considered using an ICS-based calendar, but it seems Microsoft 365 Group calendars don’t support sharing via ICS links. I also explored creating a Group calendar as suggested in other threads, but ran into issues making it accessible to external users or those without 365 accounts. For context, I’m a Global Admin, so I have full access to configure settings in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center and Exchange if needed. We’re a small business, and our main goal is to have a centralized calendar for vacation schedules and company-wide events. It should be simple to access and maintain, with a focus on collaboration and accessibility across the board. What I’m looking for: A calendar that’s viewable by all, including non-M365 users Editable only by a few delegated team members Compatible with Microsoft 365, but not dependent on it for basic access Any tools, workarounds, or best practices that have worked for others in similar hybrid environments
Solver in Excel - Variable Limitation
Hi All, I built a model in Excel to solve 1d Cutlist optimization, model works great and gives optimal results But when there is complex cutting patterns that results in more than 250 cutting combinations model totally fails fails due to the limitation of solver to handle more than 250 variables with integer constraints. using simplex LP, I created model years ago but unable to use it Hoping Microsoft has this in the list to fix this limitation in coming versions ?Why Outlook Locks You Out After Deleting Thousands of Emails — And How to Fix It Fast
We’ve all been there — your Outlook or Hotmail inbox is overflowing with thousands of old messages, and you decide to clean house. You select all, hit delete, and feel relieved… until you try to open your mailbox again and get hit with a dreaded message: “We’ve temporarily limited your account.” Welcome to the world of Outlook throttling — Microsoft’s way of protecting its servers (and your account) from overload or suspicious activity. But don’t worry, it’s usually temporary and easy to fix. https://dellenny.com/why-outlook-locks-you-out-after-deleting-thousands-of-emails-and-how-to-fix-it-fast/Data Residency and Compliance in the Microsoft Cloud with Microsoft 365
In today’s globally connected world, organisations face growing pressure to ensure data is stored, managed, and protected in accordance with national borders and data-sovereignty laws. For users of Microsoft 365 and the wider Microsoft Cloud, understanding data residency and compliance is essential to maintaining trust and meeting legal obligations. https://dellenny.com/data-residency-and-compliance-in-the-microsoft-cloud-microsoft-365-governance-guide/How Cloud Computing Improves Business Agility and the Role of Microsoft 365
In today’s fast-moving business world, agility isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential. The ability to respond quickly to market changes, launch new offerings, support remote or hybrid work, and scale resources up or down can define success. One of the foundational enablers of that agility is cloud computing. Further, productivity and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft 365 (M365) help turn those capabilities into everyday business reality. Here’s how cloud computing boosts agility, and how Microsoft 365 fits into the picture. https://dellenny.com/how-cloud-computing-improves-business-agility-and-the-role-of-microsoft-365/
Partner Intune reporting questions
I need some help for my global partner- SHI International. We have a monthly services modernization briefing with the SHI M365 practice team. They have a need around 1-2 Q&A deep-dive sessions where their team of M365 experts want to ask some in=depth technical and pre-sales related questions related to Intune Reporting Challenges and Customer Pain Points, Current Intune Reporting Limitations, Technical Barriers to Reporting, Permissions and Consent Model Confusion, Feedback on Documentation and User Experience. Appreciate any guidance on a PSA SME on this topic or a global black belt, that would be great. Appreciate if you can point me to the latest updated documentation on this topic. I reached out to several folks in the PSA team with no luck yet. Thanks!
Request: Please Professionally Enhance My Gantt Chart Template
Hi everyone, I’ve created a basic Excel Gantt chart template for suppliers to use when discussing project timelines with landowners. The chart lists tasks on the left and shows the duration of works by month from October 2025 to April 2026. My Excel skills are quite basic, so I’d really appreciate if someone could directly improve the template for me. Specifically, I’m looking for: A more professional and visually appealing layout Clearer formatting for tasks and timelines Automatic highlighting of active months for each task Conditional formatting to make the chart easier to read Any other practical enhancements that would make it more effective for supplier discussionshttps://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SdPU8HEsHDjOHljwYsPnRmRHHNrJ5Whq/edit?usp=drivesdk&ouid=104511246399228274463&rtpof=true&sd=true This is only a template and contains no sensitive data. I’ve attached the file—please feel free to make changes directly to the chart. Thank you very much for your help!Microsoft 365 vs Azure vs Dynamics 365 – What’s the Difference?
In today’s cloud-driven business environment, it’s common to hear about Microsoft’s cloud offerings—Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365. While they’re all part of the Microsoft ecosystem, each serves different purposes. Understanding the differences can help you choose the right tool (or mix of tools) for your organisation. https://dellenny.com/microsoft-365-vs-azure-vs-dynamics-365-whats-the-difference/Cloud Benefits Simplified Scalability, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery
Cloud computing has transformed the way businesses manage their IT infrastructure. Whether you’re a startup or an enterprise, the cloud delivers agility, efficiency, and resilience that traditional on-premises setups can’t match. In this post, we’ll break down three of the most important benefits of cloud technology—scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery—in simple terms. https://dellenny.com/cloud-benefits-simplified-scalability-high-availability-and-disaster-recovery/Trouble Setting Up Computer
Here's my dilemma: I'm setting up a new computer. Updates download and install just fine. I'm clicking through the pages, country, keyboard, etc. I get to to the one that wants you to set up your Microsoft account. I enter my email, then request a code, then enter the code. I get a page saying that since I didn't use a password that I need to create a PIN. I click on the Create PIN button and get a page that just spins and spins and spins and spins. I get someone on the tech support chat. We do the whole hold-the-power-button-for-5-seconds thing. The setup starts over. This time I request a password after I enter my email. I get sent to the same page saying that since I didn't use a password I needed to create a PIN. I click on the Create PIN button and get the page that perpetually spins. It never goes to the page to create a PIN. I wait for a while, like minutes, like unusually long for a page to load. I the routine several more times. Same result. I create a new account, use a new email address, new password, same thing. Internet connection is stable. Same behavior on a different Internet connection. The Create PIN page is not working. Also, one should not be required to sign in or create an account to set up a computer. There is no way to skip it. Moreover, the program sends you to the "since you didn't enter a password" page whether you entered a password or not. Additionally, I already a PIN, I'm being asked to create things that should already be associated with my account, it found my email and password, why not my PIN? I'm just trying to set up this Lenovo. Thoughts?Migrating from Outlook.com to Microsoft 365 Business Basic
I am currently testing Microsoft 365 Business Basic. My users mail boxes are all on Outlook.com. I need those mailboxes migrated to Microsoft 365 Business Basic. This seems impossible as PST files are not supported by that subscription and IMAP is not supportes either. What are the right way to migrate users mail boxes from Outlook.com to Microsoft 365 Business Basic?Leveraging SharePoint for Performance Tracking Monitoring Team and Project Progress
SharePoint is more than a document management system; it’s a comprehensive platform that facilitates real-time tracking and collaboration. Here’s why it excels in performance tracking: https://dellenny.com/leveraging-sharepoint-for-performance-tracking-monitoring-team-and-project-progress/Allowing Users to Add Enterprise Apps to Entra ID is a Bad Idea
Enterprise apps can come from a variety of sources. Most are Microsoft 1st party apps, and the rest are ISV apps. It’s easy to add an app without really intending to, which is a good reason to force users through the Entra ID app consent workflow when they want to add an app. Unhappily, I failed the test and added an app in a moment of weakness. Here’s what happened. https://office365itpros.com/2025/10/24/enterprise-apps-my-mistake/
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