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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Streamline your daily workflow in Microsoft Teams! 🚀 Learn how to pin & reorder your favorite apps on the Teams app bar in under a minute. Watch the video: youtube.com/shorts/de5IZ... #MSTeams #Productivity #TechTips

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How to add apps to the app bar in Microsoft Teams

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Want to run interactive brainstorming sessions or exit ticket activities right inside #MicrosoftTeams? #MicrosoftWhiteboard has several built-in features that make digital #collaboration effortless: Watch the full step-by-step guide below: 🎬 youtu.be/9c_JR8QtxUw?... #EdTech #DigitalTools

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How to use Microsoft Whiteboard in MS Teams

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Check out my latest video walkthrough of TTS by Poppop.AI, a powerful desktop Text-to-Speech app for Mac & Windows. It features a range of global voices or create your own custom character voice 🎥 Watch the full tutorial: youtu.be/gKpGEg4BcQw #EdTech #AIVoice #TextToSpeech #ContentCreator

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A guide to using the desktop text to speech app from Poppop AI called TTS

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Looking for an easier way to let colleagues, students, or team members book time with you? In my latest quick tutorial,I go through how to create a new meeting type Watch the short tutorial here: youtube.com/shorts/_lX3U... #MicrosoftBookings #EdTech #TimeManagement #Scheduling #Office365

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How to add a meeting type in Microsoft bookings

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Video editing just got a whole lot faster. 🎬 Microsoft ClipChamp now lets you edit your videos simply by deleting text from the automatic transcript. No more tedious timeline scrubbing. See how it works in 60 seconds: 🔗 youtube.com/shorts/Vnj7x... #EdTech #ClipChamp #VideoEditing

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How to edit a video using the transcript in ClipChamp

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Looking for a fast, built-in way to record your screen in Microsoft 365? 🖥️🎬 With changes to Microsoft Stream, Clipchamp is now your go-to tool for quick screen recordings, quick cuts, and instant link sharing. Full step-by-step guide: youtu.be/tTUVocZ_y0o

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How to record a screen using Microsoft Clipchamp

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Great morning at #Digifest26, reconnected with lots of colleagues from across #FE, heard about approaches to help colleagues to review workload and identify where #AI could be useful

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Off to day 2 of #digifest26 looking forward to catching up on all things digital, AI @jisc.bsky.social

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

It has been a while since I last looked at #Kahoot! Wow, they have been busy! , Here is my quick walkthrough guide to help you navigate the menus, create quizzes from scratch, and view the results. Watch here: youtu.be/PLhdFuaNrTg #EdTech #Kahoot #TeachingTools #amplifyFE #edusky

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A walk through guide on how to create a quiz using Kahoot

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AmplifyFE @amplifyfe.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Let us know your questions or concerns about copyright in FE anonymously via our form buff.ly/5uGwOM8 & we will get those questions answered during our #AmplifyFE x CoOL SIG webinar on 13 Mar 2026 11:00 AM. Booking link for webinar buff.ly/HbsCyY3 #Copyright #FurtherEducation #OnlineLearning

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

New #Edtech video, in this video, I explore a tool that is new to me called #Edcafe it is a toolkit of #AI based tools to help teachers save time, including a chatbot, and Flash card creator to mention just a few #Timesaver youtu.be/7M8BWNuLhyY

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Walk through guide to creating a quiz using EdCafe

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Don't wait for the meeting to start to organise your Breakout Rooms. You can configure everything directly from your Teams Calendar. New #MSOffice #shorts out now! 👇 youtube.com/shorts/kLgcj... #MSTeams #Office365 #Shorts #TechTips

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How to set up breakout rooms in advance in MS Teams

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

In my latest #edetch video, I go through the image editing features available in #PowerPoint including the Background Remover Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/S4Z7bGLaWpU?... #Presentations #ProductivityTips #Office365 #edusky

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How remove an image background and lots of other tips for editing images in PowerPoint

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Check out this quick tutorial on how to enable Reading Mode in Chrome on iOS. Customise your font, size, and background color for the ultimate distraction-free experience. Watch the full short here: youtube.com/shorts/r-_oy... #EdTech #iPadTips #Chrome #Productivity #ReadingMode

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How to switch on Reading mode in Chrome on Apple iOS

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

New #edtech video: I go through how to use #Microsoft #Copilot to build a fully interactive, browser-based Team #Wordsearch game from scratch. 📺 Watch the full walkthrough here: youtu.be/A2NSvvLr7xs?... #AI #Copilot #EdTech #edusky

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How to create an interactive wordsearch game in CoPilot that works in the browser

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Stop building static slides. Start building INTERACTIVE lessons! 🤯 New video showcases ideas on using the Morph transition to add matching pairs, sorting, and sequencing activities Watch the tutorial: youtube.com/shorts/4O1-I... #PowerPoint #EdTech #PresentationHacks #edusky

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Morph Magic Turn PowerPoint Slides into Interactive Lesson activities

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AmplifyFE @amplifyfe.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Check out this event coming up next week, shared via our #AmplifyFE FE Diary of Events padlet.com/AmplifyFE/am...

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Free CPD Opportunity for FE Educators - Luminate TLA Lightning Talks Wednesday 26 November, 4:00-5:00pm, Online

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Slidea makes interactive learning easy, with features like: Live Q&A and Word Clouds Instant feedback via audience phones 📱 Watch the step-by-step guide to transform your classes or training sessions! 👇 youtu.be/_uCtGDsSkHc?... #EdTech #Slidea #Presentations #TeacherTools #edusky

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Step by step guide to creating interactive presentations using Slidea

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Turn your slides into videos in seconds! FlexClip’s new AI tool converts PPT/PDF into dynamic videos with voice-over. Perfect for educators & creators! 🎥 Watch my quick demo: youtu.be/Gm1O6n-d_iM #EdTech #AItools #FlexClip #PresentationTips

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How to use the new AI PPT:PDF to video generator now available in Flexclip

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

In my latest #EdTech video, I walk you through Microsoft Planner step by step, perfect for managing and tracking projects with ease. Learn how to set up tasks, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress. 🔗 youtu.be/kohAhmYQuCo #MicrosoftPlanner #ProjectManagement #DigitalTools

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A step by step guide to using Microsoft Planner

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

In the latest in my series of #MSOffice #Shorts, I show how to simplify your editing by using the edit with transcript feature in #Microsoft #ClipChamp simply edit the transcript and, it will edit the video or the audio. #edtech #edusky youtube.com/shorts/2vlZy...

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How to use the edit with transcript feature in MS Clipchamp

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

🚀 In the latest #MSOffice #shorts, I show how to use branching in #MicrosoftForms to create a smarter, more dynamic quiz that varies the route through the questions depending on the answers given. youtube.com/shorts/upxzM... #EdTech #Microsoft365 #DigitalLearning #edusky

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Differentiate the questions asked by using the branching feature in MS Forms

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Want to make your PowerPoint lessons more interactive? 🎡 In this quick tutorial, I show you how to create a randomiser spinning wheel—perfect for quizzes, student names, or activity choices. Watch the video #EdTech #PowerPointTips #TeachingTools #Microsoft365 #edusky youtu.be/G-5KWl2N1sQ?...

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How to create a randomiser spinning wheel in PowerPoint

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

With the new term started, in this, my latest in a series of #MSOffice #shorts, I go through my top time-saving approaches for students using #Word and #PowerPoint, including: Dictate, Immersive reader, Designer, and Editor #edusky youtube.com/shorts/T-KjQ...

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Study Smarter Time Saving Hacks in Word & PowerPoint

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

🚀 Want to turn your class notes into a quick video overview in minutes? In this video, I show how to do just that using Google's NotebookLM. Perfect for teachers & students looking to create a summary of content covered! 🎓📹 👉 youtu.be/FvckqYbxOm4 #EdTech #NotebookLM #edusky

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Create a video overview of your class notes or resources using Google's Notebook LM

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

🎨 Want perfect colour matching in PowerPoint? Use the Eyedropper tool to grab any colour from your screen—fast and easy! 👀 Watch the quick tip 👉https://youtube.com/shorts/ZS0aQMtWMMo #EdTech #PowerPointHack #AmplifiyFE #DigitalLearning

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

New #edtech video shows you how to use #Wordwall to create engaging, interactive lessons. Use them with the whole class on the main board or have students access them individually on their own devices. youtu.be/Mm5wsC04wt8?... #TeachingStrategies #ClassroomEngagement #FE

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A quick guide to creating interactive activities using Wordwall

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

A change of name and a move to a new business model. If you used #Quizziz last term, beware that the free for school account has gone, access is limited to a few question options, now requires a school/organisation to access the wider feature of #waygroundai #edtech #amplifyFE #edusky

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

In the latest in my series of #MSOffice shorts, I go through the changes recently made to the Calendar in #MicrosoftTeams, including new view options and improved functionality #Digitalskills #edusky youtube.com/shorts/IcN80...

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Walk through of updated calendar in MS Teams #office365

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

🚨 New #edtech Video! Want to make your PowerPoint quizzes pop? 🧠⏳ Learn how to create an interactive quiz using the Zoom feature and a horizontal countdown timer in #PowerPoint! 🎥 Watch now: youtu.be/vbvg5rNB8rc #EdTech #TeachingTools #edusky #DigitalLearning

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How to create a quiz template with a countdown timer using the Zoom feature in PowerPoint

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Want to add your signature to documents without the hassle? Check out my latest #edtech video where I demonstrate two quick methods, using MS Office Lens and MS Word's draw feature. Say goodbye to printing and scanning! #DigitalSkills #MSOffice #edusky youtu.be/fWaEp5l5bHQ?...

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Creating and adding a signature to a Word document using MS Office lens

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

In this the latest of #MSOffice #Shorts , I highlight the new look of the #Office365 application home page ,That makes it easier and quicker to locate the files you need 📂✨ youtube.com/shorts/s0j8A... #Office365 #Productivity #TechTips

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A quick look at new application home pages in #office365

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Discover the power of #Canva's free photo editor in my newest #edtech video! I'm highlighting every free feature designed to help you perfect your photos. #Creativity #Digitalskills #Photography #Edusky youtu.be/3lPJTlIuRQM?...

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A guide to using the free editing tools available in Canva's Photo editor

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

New #edtech video, continuing my series of #msoffice #shorts, this time I go through how to convert the date format from US to UK in #MSExcel #Digitalskills #amplifyFE youtube.com/shorts/Jckqq...

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Converting date format to UK in Excel

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

In my latest #MSOffice #Short, I go through how to summarise a document quickly, using the add content feature now available in #MSCopilot side bar to upload an attachment #AI #Timesaver youtube.com/shorts/c-TL5...

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Summarise a document quickly using the Add content with Microsoft Copilot sidebar

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

In my latest #edtech video I go through to leverage the power of AI available in #Quizizz to create and refine your quiz, Check out my latest step-by-step video on how to make the most it! 🎥 youtu.be/qvJMFdhK4Qk?... #AI #QuizCreation #Tutorial #AmplifyFE #Edusky

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A step by step guide to creating and refining a quiz assessment in Quizizz

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

In my latest #edtech video, I show how to add a horizontal #countdown timer to a slide in #PowerPoint. It's great for group work and timed activities! #Digitalskills #MicrosoftEDU #Edusky 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/s-Cz7yvE71g?...

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Creating horizontal countdown timer in #Powerpoint

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

In my latest video, I show you step-by-step how to create a circular countdown timer that keeps students focused and on track. Perfect for group work, and timed activities! 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/UUtKbVydfRo?... #EduSky #EdTech #CountdownTimer #PowerPoint #YouTubeTutorial

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How to create a 5 minute circular countdown timer in PowerPoint

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

I had a fantastic time sharing insights on the "Developing fluency with digital tools and resources" part of the Future Teacher Reborn webinar series. Check out their upcoming webinars. #TeacherDevelopment #EducationTechnology #digitalskills #edusky xot.futureteacher.eu/play.php?tem...

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Future Teacher: Reflected

We are re-running all our topics for a 3rd time under the banner of Future Teacher Reflected! Join us for our next session and/or view the previous recordings and resources.

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

In this video the latest in my series of #MSoffice #shorts, I go through how to quickly arrange your application windows using the snap layout feature in #Windows11 #Edusky #amplifyFE youtube.com/shorts/wJQSm...

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Arrange your application's windows quickly using the snap layout feature in Windows 11 #Windows11

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

In this #edtech video, I go through my favourite inbuilt features of #MicrosoftEdge, including, the #CoPilot sidebar, split screen, bookmark favourites, screenshots, and inbuilt #immersivereader #MicrosoftEDU #Office365 #edusky youtu.be/elStaUg4NIU?...

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My guide to the top inbuilt features available in Microsoft Edge

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

New #edtech video, I go through how to create a #Blooket quiz, I also show how students join and play a quiz, and provide a look at the student experience of playing. #gamification #Formativeassessment #digitalskills #edusky youtu.be/8L0SB45qKCM

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A quick starter guide to creating and using a Blooket quiz

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ft30uk @ft30uk.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

In February's Future Teacher Session (Thursday 27ᵗʰ February, 13:00 to 14:00 GMT) our guest speakers from MMU and @james-kieft.bsky.social from Activate Learning talk about the steps they're taken to maximise staff confidence, fluency & effectiveness with digital tools & resources. bit.ly/ft30ukpage

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

In this video, I go through how to switch on #livecaptions in #MSTeams to make it easier to understand what is being said by the people on the call if they have a poor internet signal #msoffice #edtech #digitalskills #edusky youtube.com/shorts/WAWqw...

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How to switch on live caption in MS Teams

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

In this latest series of #MSoffice #shorts I go through how to set a time window and time limit in #MSForms a great way to manage lesson or homework submissions #edtech #Office365 #digitalskills #edusky youtube.com/shorts/VsNJ1...

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How to set a time window and time limit in MS Forms

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Many thanks to all who supported my #edtech #YouTube Channel in 2024, it was very much appreciated, I am looking forward to continuing to create and share more content, wishing you all a very happy and healthy 2025! www.youtube.com/user/kieftj

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James Kieft @james-kieft.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

In this latest in my series of #MSOffice #shorts, I go through how to use the video message feature available in Outlook for the web. Save time by sending a video in place of a long typed message. #Timesaver #Digitalskills #videomessage youtube.com/shorts/ubczm...

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Send a video message in Outlook for the web #videomessage

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