SharePoint (Classic Sites) - Format documents quickly Use Case

In this video, you will learn how to format documents quickly using Microsoft 365. The video covers various formatting tools and techniques that can help you create professional-looking documents.
This will help you save time and improve your efficiency when working with Microsoft 365.

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Objectifs :

This document aims to provide a comprehensive guide on how to efficiently format documents and presentations using Office 365 tools, particularly focusing on automation, collaboration, and change tracking features to enhance productivity and ensure accuracy.


Chapitres :

  1. Introduction
    In today's fast-paced work environment, effective document formatting and collaboration are essential. This guide addresses the challenges faced when formatting contracts and presentations, particularly when working with large volumes of information and multiple collaborators. It highlights the use of Office 365 tools to streamline the process, automate formatting, and ensure that all changes are approved by management.
  2. Accessing Documents via SharePoint
    To begin, your manager uploads the necessary PowerPoint and Word documents into the SharePoint document library. This allows you to access them easily from anywhere. The sharing function enables real-time collaboration, and you receive email notifications for any updates made to the documents.
  3. Automating Document Formatting
    When you open the documents, you may notice a significant amount of information. To streamline the formatting process, utilize customized themes and style galleries that you have previously recorded. By selecting a theme in PowerPoint, the software automatically adjusts colors, font styles, backgrounds, and slide layouts, saving you considerable time. Similarly, in Word, applying a style gallery allows for consistent formatting across the document.
  4. Collaborative Editing and Change Tracking
    As you work on the document, it is crucial to keep your manager informed of the changes made. Activate the 'Track Changes' function in Word to highlight all modifications. This feature allows your manager to see corrections at a glance, as Word displays changes in a different color. Your manager can then review each change, accepting or declining them as necessary, ensuring that the final document meets their approval.
  5. Version History and Document Management
    One of the advantages of using Office 365 is the ability to view the complete history of the document. This feature allows you to compare previous versions or restore an older version if needed. By maintaining a clear record of changes, you can enhance collaboration and ensure that all team members are on the same page.
  6. Conclusion
    In conclusion, utilizing Office 365 tools for document formatting and collaboration can significantly increase efficiency and save time. By automating formatting processes, tracking changes, and managing document versions, you can ensure that your work is accurate and meets the expectations of your manager. Embracing these tools not only enhances productivity but also fosters a collaborative work environment.

FAQ :

How can I automate formatting in Word and PowerPoint?

You can automate formatting by using customized themes in PowerPoint and the Style Gallery in Word. These features allow you to apply consistent formatting quickly, saving time on manual adjustments.

What is the benefit of using SharePoint for document collaboration?

SharePoint allows multiple users to access and edit documents simultaneously, reducing the chances of version conflicts and ensuring that everyone is working on the most current version.

How can I track changes made to a document?

In Word, you can activate the Track Changes feature, which highlights all edits and suggestions. This allows your manager to easily review and approve or reject changes.

What should I do if I need to check the spelling and syntax of a document?

You can use the built-in spelling and grammar check features in Word, which will highlight errors and suggest corrections as you work on the document.

How can I ensure my manager approves the changes I made?

By using the Track Changes feature, your manager can see all modifications at a glance and can accept or decline each change, ensuring that they approve the final document.


Quelques cas d'usages :

Collaborative Document Editing

In a team setting, multiple members can access a shared document on SharePoint, allowing for real-time collaboration. This is particularly useful for projects requiring input from various stakeholders, ensuring everyone can contribute without confusion over document versions.

Efficient Presentation Creation

When preparing a presentation, using customized themes in PowerPoint allows for quick formatting adjustments. This is beneficial for professionals who need to create visually appealing presentations under tight deadlines.

Document Review Process

Utilizing the Track Changes feature in Word streamlines the review process. Managers can easily see what changes have been made, making it simpler to provide feedback and approve the final document.

Version Control in Document Management

By leveraging the document history feature in SharePoint, teams can track changes over time, allowing them to revert to previous versions if necessary. This is crucial for maintaining the integrity of important documents.

Time-Saving Formatting Techniques

Applying styles from the Style Gallery in Word can significantly reduce the time spent on formatting documents, especially when working on lengthy reports or proposals that require consistent styling.


Glossaire :

Office 365

A cloud-based suite of productivity applications that includes tools like Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, allowing for collaboration and document management.

SharePoint

A web-based platform that integrates with Office 365, used for document storage, sharing, and collaboration among team members.

PowerPoint

A presentation software developed by Microsoft, used to create slideshows composed of text, images, and other multimedia.

Word

A word processing application developed by Microsoft, used for creating, editing, and formatting text documents.

Track Changes

A feature in Word that allows users to make edits and suggestions that are highlighted, enabling others to review and accept or reject changes.

Style Gallery

A collection of predefined formatting styles in Word that can be applied to text to ensure consistency in appearance throughout a document.

Customized Themes

Predefined sets of design elements in PowerPoint that include colors, fonts, and effects, allowing for quick application to presentations.

Document History

A feature that tracks changes made to a document over time, allowing users to view previous versions and restore them if necessary.

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and a presentation.
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He does not dwell on the formatting
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and provides a huge volume of information,
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and also leaves it to you to check the spelling and syntax.
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How can you make progress with the formatting of the document
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which is not finished being written?
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How can you automate formatting to save time?
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How can you verify that the information you have corrected is approved by your manager?
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You are regularly required to work on the same document with others.
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To avoid multiple returns of the same document,
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use the Office 365 portal to access your office suite and a co-publishing space.
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You'll even be able to access it from anywhere.
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First, my manager slips the two PowerPoint and Word documents
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into the SharePoint document library,
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so that I can access them there.
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Secondly,
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he uses the sharing function
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that will allow me to work on this document and retrieve it immediately,
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thanks to the email notification I receive.
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The document is online, so I have two ways to modify it,
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either from my browser or by opening PowerPoint.
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When opening the document,
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I see that it contains a huge volume of information.
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No problem,
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I use customized themes that I have previously recorded.
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I just have to choose my theme.
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PowerPoint adjusts the colors, font styles, backgrounds, slides etc.
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The time saved is considerable.
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It's the same with the Word document.
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I use a style gallery I have recorded to apply to this document.
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My manager has no time to waste in formatting a document.
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However,
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he may benefit from the stylistic formatting
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that I have applied to this document and use it easily
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even with the online version of Word.
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I have no reservations about applying changes to the document.
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It is possible to view the complete history of the document.
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I can then compare or restore the old version.
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To review the Word document, I activate the track changes function.
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The document is almost complete.
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I prefer to track all the elements I changed
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to make it easier for my manager to read and validate it.
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He can see at a glance the corrections that I have made.
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Word uses a different color to indicate the changes made.
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The manager will be able to track precisely by accepting
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or declining each change I have made.
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The formatting of a document can sometimes be time consuming,
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especially when working with several people on the same document.
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Using styles and themes will save you considerable time.
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Increase efficiency with historic options of versions
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and change tracking.

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