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How to Update Teams Settings After Transferring Meetings
When discussing the transfer ownership of calendar events, we pointed out the Teams meeting problem. Essentially, if an event is a Teams meeting, details of the online meeting are not updated to allow the new owner to control its settings. The result is that recordings and other online meeting artifacts can end up in the wrong place. Microsoft should fix the problem. In the meantime, a PowerShell script illustrates the issue and shows how a fix might work. https://office365itpros.com/2026/08/25/teams-meeting-transfer/
How to convert pictures to pdf on iPhone?
Hi everyone, I’m trying to convert several pictures on my iPhone into PDF files so I can email or upload them more easily. Sometimes I need to combine the pictures into a single PDF, but I also need to batch-convert them so that each picture becomes a separate PDF. I’ve seen suggestions about using the Files app or the Print menu, but I haven’t found a way to do this with either option. Is there a built-in way to do this on an iPhone, or can it be done through OneDrive or another Microsoft app? I’d like the pictures to remain in the correct order and stay clear without making the PDF unnecessarily large. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!What Are Some Best Practices for Securing SharePoint?
SharePoint has become an important part of how modern organizations store documents, share information, collaborate on projects, and manage business processes. But as more sensitive information moves into SharePoint, security needs to become a priority rather than an afterthought. Link to the post
Отчёт о проблеме с многоязычной поддержкой в Microsoft Word
Описание проблемы В операционной системе Windows, установленной на английский язык (США), Microsoft Word не корректно переключает проверку орфографии и выравнивание текста при работе с многоязычными документами, особенно с языками, использующими кириллицу (русский) и иврит (RTL). Несмотря на многократные попытки изменить настройки языка проверки правописания в Word, система продолжает использовать американский английский для проверки орфографии и не поддерживает корректное выравнивание и проверку для других языков. Это делает практически невозможным корректную работу с многоязычными документами, что является серьёзным препятствием для пользователей, работающих с несколькими языками в одной системе. Технические детали ОС Windows настроена на английский язык (США). Microsoft Word продолжает использовать проверку орфографии US English, игнорируя настройки смены языка. Попытки сменить язык проверки орфографии через интерфейс Word и системные настройки не приводят к результату. Отсутствует поддержка корректного выравнивания текста для языков RTL (например, иврит). Проблема наблюдается при работе с русским и ивритом, а также другими языками, отличными от английского. Влияние на пользователей Невозможность корректно проверять орфографию на нужном языке. Некорректное выравнивание текста, что ухудшает читаемость и оформление документов. Серьёзные ограничения для пользователей, работающих с многоязычными документами. Рекомендации Обеспечить корректное переключение языка проверки орфографии в зависимости от языка текста. Поддержать автоматическое выравнивание текста в соответствии с направлением языка (LTR/RTL). Улучшить интеграцию языковых настроек Windows и Microsoft Word для многоязычных сценариев. Данный отчёт предназначен для передачи команде разработчиков Microsoft, отвечающей за локализацию и поддержку многоязычности в Office и Windows.Does a LET variable get computed even if it's only referenced inside IFNA's fallback argument?
In the formula below, expensiveMatch is defined in LET but only referenced as IFNA's fallback argument: =LET( matchRow, XMATCH(1, (A1=Sheet2!$A$1:$A$1000)*(B1=Sheet2!$B$1:$B$1000)), x, INDEX(Sheet2!$C$1:$C$1000, matchRow), expensiveMatch, INDEX(Sheet3!$C$1:$C$500, XMATCH(A1&B1, Sheet3!$A$1:$A$500&Sheet3!$B$1:$B$500)), IFNA(x, expensiveMatch) ) Question: When x resolves successfully (no #N/A), does expensiveMatch still get computed because it's a top-level LET variable - or does Excel skip it since IFNA's fallback argument is never reached? I know IFNA short-circuits its fallback argument, and LET avoids recomputing a variable if referenced multiple times - but I haven't found much documentation on the behavior of Let. Is the below a more efficient way to write the formula? =LET( matchRow, XMATCH(1, (A1=Sheet2!$A$1:$A$1000)*(B1=Sheet2!$B$1:$B$1000)), x, INDEX(Sheet2!$C$1:$C$1000, matchRow), IF(ISNA(x), INDEX(Sheet3!$C$1:$C$500, XMATCH(A1&B1, Sheet3!$A$1:$A$500&Sheet3!$B$1:$B$500)), x ) ) Is this restructuring necessary, or does the first version already skip the unused computation? Basically I'm wondering if Let computes lazily/defers calculation in the way SQL's optimizer works. Input from anyone with insight or knowledge into the calc engine would be greatly appreciated. Thanks (Currently on Microsoft Excel for Microsoft 365 MSO (Version 2607 Build 16.0.20228.20190) 64-bit)
Entra MFA for seniors using W365 Biz Basic
Entra MFA for seniors using W365 Biz Basic, these folks cannot and will not deal with mobile auth apps or keyfobs. This is a Historical Society. Need MFA bypass or non-technical solution that Senior Citizens with only enough knowlege to work MS Word can handle. There is zero risk of data loss or hackers or the like. We have nothing to lose as all is websearch and simple word docs. MFA without SMS or voice is going to put a lot of non-tech seniors out of their livelihoods. Need a simple non-tech solution. MS is so worried about CYA with regard to security, that they are pushing people out of technology. Do I have to go to Google Docs for a solution? Libre? It's not MS responsibility to remove all possibilities for poor decisions. Give us the tools for wise decisions, but quit binding us up. I need a solution or I'll have to move these folks off M365.AI agent ownership change
I was just in the M365 Admin Center because I needed to transfer ownership of an agent for a colleague – but it now suddenly looks like Microsoft has changed something in their permission structure. As a result, I can no longer transfer ownership of agents, and the system tells me that I don't have permission to manage that particular app. So, the question is: do I now also need the Application Administrator role in order to continue managing this? I get this message:OneNote To Do tag changed to a radio button
After a recent update, the to-do tag still behaves like a checkbox but is styled as a radio control:. Here's why I say that. Some UI differences between radio and checkbox are: - Circle outlines convey a radio button control, and selection fills in most/all of the outline - Square outlines convey a checkbox control, and selection usually does not fill in the entire outline Radio controls are mutually exclusive by design (selecting one de-selects the others). They are not appropriate for a to-do list. I can get close to the original UI by customizing the tag, but not entirely: Is this bothering anyone else as much as me?
Custom notification sounds on multiple accounts in New Outlook
So, with this configuration/setting, am I correct in assuming that whatever sound I choose for a New Mail notification should apply to all accounts (I have four)? No matter what I do, I can configure only the Primary account sound, while all others insist on using the default sound. Very frustrating...How to Fix Outlook Notifications Not Working: A Complete Troubleshooting Guide
Have you ever been waiting for an important email, only to realize hours later that Outlook never notified you? It is frustrating, especially when you rely on email for work, meetings, customer messages, or time-sensitive updates. Link to the postHow to Fix OneDrive Stuck on Processing Changes: 10 Easy Solutions
f you use OneDrive to keep your files synchronized across your computer and the cloud, you probably expect it to work quietly in the background. Most of the time, it does. But occasionally, OneDrive can get stuck on “Processing changes”, leaving files unsynchronized and creating uncertainty about whether your latest work has actually been uploaded. Link to the post
Print to PDF and crashing issue - Access Version 2607 and 2608
Multiple customers are reporting crashing and print to pdf issues after updateing to Access version 2607 and 2608. Versions with the issue: Version 2607 (Build 16.0.20228.20190), Version 2608 (Build 16.0.20326.20072), and Version 2608 (Build 16.0.20326.20100) Working version is version 2606 (Build 16.0.20131.20154), rolling back to this will resolve these issues. Crashing (Build 16.0.20326.20022) Some users reported that crashes occur shortly after opening the Access application. Here is the event log error. Faulting application name: msaccess.exe, version: 16.0.20326.20100, time stamp: 0x6a83d187 Faulting module name: unknown, version: 0.0.0.0, time stamp: 0x00000000 Exception code: 0xc0000409 Fault offset: 0x00007ffb274a628f Faulting process id: 0x5BF8 Faulting application start time: 0x1DD2FF382F4BC5A Faulting application path: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\msaccess.exe Faulting module path: unknown Report Id: a6329f20-3c01-439f-a152-a7cdb6ef74b4 Faulting package full name: Faulting package-relative application ID: PDF not formatting correctly (Build 16.0.20228.20190 and Build 16.0.20326.20072) Exporting the Access report to PDF will cause the following issues. When exporting a multi-page report as PDF, the second page displays at a quarter of its original size. Some users experience the right margin being slightly larger, causing the right size to be cut off. Some text on the report are changed to a different font type and size after exporting PDF. Form textbox, label and buttons display properties are changed after previewing a report (Replicated on Build 16.0.20228.20190) After closing the print preview of a report, the Access form's textbox, label and buttons are not displayed correctly. Some text are not visible, background color seems to have changed, font type are different as well. The Access application is required to be closed and reopen to fix the issue.August 2026 RDP font display glitch
In the last days, we have received two independent reports of font display problems in our MS Access based application. The symptoms are as follows: Some labels or text boxes are shown in a legacy system font instead of the font specified in the control (Segoe UI). Also, the label/text box is shown with a white background instead of transparent. Moving the Access window "fixes" the glitch. It happens at seemingly random places in our application at seemingly random times. Both reports have in common that the Access application is running inside an RDP session. In report 1, a work-from-home user used Remote Desktop to connect to their office Windows 11 PC, and, in report 2, a user executed the application on a Windows Terminal Server. Here are a few screenshots to illustrate the problem. The left side is the glitch, the right side is how it is supposed to look. The first row shows labels, the second row text boxes in a continuous subform. Report 1 is 16.0.20228.20186, 32 bit, M365 SAEC. Report 2 is 16.0.14334.20848, 32 bit, Office 2021 LTSC. Is this a known issue, or shall we continue to collect data about this glitch? Unfortunately, we haven't found a reliable way to reproduce it, so our ability to test it with different versions is limited.How to Fix SharePoint Files Not Opening: Common Causes and Easy Solutions
SharePoint makes it easy for teams to store, share, and work on files from almost anywhere. But when you click on a document and it refuses to open, that convenience can quickly turn into frustration. You may see a blank page, an error message, an endless loading screen, or nothing at all. Sometimes the problem affects only one file, while in other cases, an entire SharePoint library seems to stop working. Link to the postNew Archiving Capability for Purview Data Lifecycle Management
Tenants with Microsoft 365 Archive configured can incorporate an archiving step in how Purview retention policies and labels process SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business files. It makes perfect sense to move inactive files to lower-cost archive storage as an intermediate point some time before their final deletion. You’ll save on storage and stop AI tools processing the digital debris that invariably accumulates in SharePoint. https://office365itpros.com/2026/08/20/microsoft-365-archive-retention/Cleaning Up Old Planner Tasks with PowerShell
Microsoft Purview supports retention policies for Planner tasks and that’s the supported way to remove old tasks from plans. But you can also remove old Planner tasks with PowerShell. Just for fun, we show how to find and delete old tasks using the Microsoft Graph PowerShell SDK. Cleaning out obsolete tasks that have been hanging around plans for years speeds up client access. It’s a form of colonic irrigation for plans! https://office365itpros.com/2026/08/19/clean-up-planner-tasks/Braille Translator Challenge
Using the Braille Alphabet lookup table provided: Part 1 - convert the given phrase from Braille to words. Part 2 - convert the given phrase from words to Braille. ✅ Solutions should be in the form of a single-cell formula. ✅ Generalized Lambda functions are welcome, provided the function definitions are included with your solution. ✅ Keep in mind, the "best" solution is not necessarily the shortest... Strive for conciseness, if you wish; just don't let your solutions be ordinary. 😉 Good luck and have fun!
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