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Office 365 User Guide

By : Nikkia Carter
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Office 365 User Guide

By: Nikkia Carter

Overview of this book

Microsoft Office 365 combines the popular Office suite with next-generation cloud computing capabilities. With this user guide, you'll be able to implement its software features for effective business communication and collaboration. This book begins by providing you with a quick introduction to the user interface (UI) and the most commonly used features of Office 365. After covering the core aspects of this suite, you'll learn how to perform various email functions via Exchange. Next, you will learn how to communicate using Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams. To boost your productivity, this book will help you learn everything from using instant messaging to conducting audio and web conferences, and even accessing business information from any location. In the final chapters, you will learn to work in a systematic style using file management and collaboration with OneDrive for Business using SharePoint. By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with the knowledge you need to take full advantage of Office 365 and level up your organization's productivity.
Table of Contents (23 chapters)
Free Chapter
1
Section 1: Understanding Office 365
4
Section 2: Managing Microsoft Exchange
10
Section 3: Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams
14
Section 4: OneDrive for Business
17
Section 5: Collaboration Using SharePoint

How to get into Skype for Business

You can get into Skype for Business in two ways: via the Office 365 or via the Skype for Business desktop app. Let's look at both ways in detail.

Getting into Skype for Business via Office 365

When you log into Office 365, you are automatically logged into the online version of Skype for Business. People can see your presence and contact you:

It may take a minute or so before your presence updates. There may be times where you are signed out and will need to sign in. Click on your persona to log in and/or change your presence.

You can see your contacts and IM them when you go to Outlook and click on Skype for Business in the suite bar.

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