Microsoft 365 Sway - Beginner

A comprehensive overview of Sway, an app in Microsoft 365.

Sway is an application which is included as part of the Microsoft 365 suite. In this course, students will gain a basic understanding of the purpose, features, functionality, and navigation in Sway. Sway makes it easy to create and share interactive reports, personal stories, presentations, and more. Students will first learn how to create a new project. This can be done from scratch or from a template. New Sways can also be created from an existing document such as a Word document. Students will learn how to use the Storyline view in Sway where most of the editing will take place. Also, they will gain familiarity with the Design view which previews what the final product will look like while still allowing for some minor editing. The course will cover how to add and format text. Students will learn how to add media like images, video, and audio. They will also learn how to change the look of the Sway by utilizing the Design view. This view will make it possible to adjust the styles, fonts, colors and much more. Students will learn how to share a completed Sway with others. A link can be created with specific permission levels and then sent out. The Accessibility checker will also be reviewed to ensure Sways that are created will work for all.