In this post, we’re going to look at how we can arrange a meeting and create a calendar event right from Gmail. We will look at how we can offer invitees a selection of dates and times, for them to then select. Workspace then sets up the calendar events. How to offer dates & times… Continue reading How to arrange a meeting from Gmail
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The new Home in Google Drive
In this post, we’re going to look at the new Home page in Google Drive. This was introduced as a way to find files and folders quickly. New Home page The Home page is found above My Drive. It shows you files that Drive thinks you’ll want to use. This is based on various criteria… Continue reading The new Home in Google Drive
How to annotate Google Slides
In this post, we’re going to look at the pen tool in Google Slides, which allows us to annotate them while we are presenting them. Annotate Google Slides From Google Slides, open the slideshow. Hover over the bottom left corner and a little menu will appear. Click on the 3-dot menu and select “Turn on… Continue reading How to annotate Google Slides
How to scan with the Drive app on your phone
In this post, we’re going to look at how to use the scanner in the Google Drive app. It’s quick and easy to use and available to both Android and iOS. How to scan using the Drive app scanner Click on the Drive app on your phone. Tap the document icon to open the scanner.… Continue reading How to scan with the Drive app on your phone
All you need to know about Google Tasks
Google Tasks is a simple way to create to do lists and are connected to Google Calendar, making then quick and easy to use. How to open Google Tasks You can now quickly access Tasks from Google Calendar. At the top of the screen on the right, you can switch between the Calendar view and… Continue reading All you need to know about Google Tasks
Summary of Google Workspace 2023 improvements (Part 3)
In this final post on the 2023 improvements to Google Workspace in 2023, let’s look at the AI and coding side of things. Duet AI Google weren’t content with just bringing out Bard to compete in the AI ‘arms race’ last year, they also brought out Duet AI. This uses AI right across Google Cloud.… Continue reading Summary of Google Workspace 2023 improvements (Part 3)
Summary of Google Workspace 2023 improvements (Part 2)
Following on from part 1, let’s take a look at my favourite improvements to Slides, Chat, Meet, Calendar, Classroom, and Gmail. Slides Presentable video recordings This allows for videos to be recorded of Slides content and then shared. This saves having to use 3rd party apps. The rollout for this has been delayed and should be… Continue reading Summary of Google Workspace 2023 improvements (Part 2)
Summary of Google Workspace 2023 new features (Pt 1)
In a bustling year of developments, the Google Workspace team introduced numerous new features and improvements across their suite of apps. Here’s a concise summary of my top picks that affected Sheets, Docs, Drive, and the new AI Bard. Sheets New functions Another 11 brand-new functions were added to Sheets, including LET, TOROW, TOCOL, WRAPROWS,… Continue reading Summary of Google Workspace 2023 new features (Pt 1)
How to use Mail Merge in Gmail to email multiple people
In today’s digital era, efficient communication is vital for success, whether you’re a professional, marketer, or simplifying email outreach. Picture effortlessly sending personalized emails to many recipients, transforming each message into a custom experience. No need to imagine— in this post you’ll learn how to use mail merge in Gmail and Google Sheets, a game-changer… Continue reading How to use Mail Merge in Gmail to email multiple people
Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering the new XLOOKUP Function
If you’ve used functions for a little while, no doubt you will have seen or used VLOOKUP. It’s a really popular function and one of the first that most people start using but it does come with some limitations. Fortunately, we have a new function on the blocks which doesn’t have these limitations and does… Continue reading Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering the new XLOOKUP Function