[[{"fid":"296579","view_mode":"default","fields":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"karen with christmas hat","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"karen with christmas hat"},"link_text":false,"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"default","alignment":"","field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]":"karen with christmas hat","field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]":"karen with christmas hat"}},"attributes":{"alt":"karen with christmas hat","title":"karen with christmas hat","style":"float: right;","class":"media-element file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]]Every tradition has to begin somewhere. Mine started in 2015 when I introduced the “Best of… series”, listing your favourite tips of the year.
So looking back at the 48 tips I wrote in 2021 I’ve made a list of those that seemed to grab your attention. (Thanks for getting in touch!) Oh, and as I read the other day that a top 11 is more interesting than a top 10 I’ve sneaked in one more:
Make it easier to schedule a meeting with someone outside your organisation (Microsoft Outlook)
Ten ways to work faster using the Esc(ape) key on your keyboard
Colour-code appointments and meetings by words in the title (Microsoft Outlook)
Use Outlook's predefined filters to find that needle in a haystack
Increase your chances to recall an email message (Microsoft Outlook)
Oh, and don't forget to check out tip 489 before you're off on your Christmas holiday; it contains five tips to prevent email overload upon your return from a break.
I'll continue to post a shortcut of the week on my home page as well as the occasional shortcut, hint or tip on LinkedIn; follow #CleverClogsTipTime. Remember, you don’t know what you don’t know! Stay curious!!
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These tips are written for Microsoft 365 desktop apps and Windows 10 users, but might also be useful in Office 2010, 2013 and 2016. I meticulously test every tip I write to make sure it is correct, easy to understand and time-saving. Let me know if something isn't clear or doesn't work.
6 December 2021
Karen Roem offers software training and support through her company Roem Ltd. Contact her by email (Karen@roem.co.uk) or visit her website at www.roem.co.uk