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Unlock Three Hidden Gems in Your Microsoft 365

Discover the Unseen Features That Enhance Your Productivity

Microsoft 365 is an indispensable tool that many of us rely on daily. There is a good chance you are already using some of the key features such as Microsoft Teams and Exchange. Some of the more powerful tools in Microsoft 365 remain underutilized. Microsoft 365 can seem like a large expense if you are only using the basic tools. Today, we’ll uncover three hidden gems within Microsoft 365 that add value for your team by enhancing your productivity and streamline your workflows.

1. Microsoft To Do: Your Personal Task Manager

Microsoft To Do is a task management tool that seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft 365 applications. It allows you to create and organize tasks, set reminders, and prioritize your to-do list, ensuring you never miss a deadline again. The beauty of Microsoft To Do lies in its simplicity and ease of use, combined with powerful capabilities such as:

  • My Day: Focus on what needs to be done each day with a personalized daily planner.
  • Task Integration: Sync your tasks from Outlook and Microsoft Planner, giving you a unified view of your responsibilities.
  • Collaboration: Share lists and tasks with your team, making it easier to manage projects.

2. Microsoft Forms: Interactive Surveys and Forms

Microsoft Forms is a fantastic tool for creating surveys, forms, and polls. Whether you need to collect customer feedback, organize a team poll, or create an educational quiz, Microsoft Forms offers a user-friendly interface with robust features:

  • Real-Time Collaboration: Work with your team to create and edit forms in real-time.
  • Customizable Templates: Choose from a variety of templates or start from scratch to design forms that suit your needs.
  • Data Analysis: Export responses to Excel for detailed analysis and reporting.

3. Microsoft Bookings: Simplify Scheduling

Microsoft Bookings is an incredible tool designed to simplify scheduling with people outside of your business. It helps manage appointments and  bookings with ease. It makes it easy to have outside users book meetings with you and your team. It’s easy to setup and packed full of features similar to other systems, such as Calendly:

  • Online Booking System: Allow clients to book appointments directly through a customizable webpage.
  • Automated Notifications: Send automatic confirmations and reminders to reduce no-shows.
  • Integration: Sync bookings with your Outlook calendar to avoid double-booking and manage your time efficiently.

With these three hidden gems in Microsoft 365 can transform the way you work, making you more organized, efficient, and productive. By using Microsoft To Do, Microsoft Forms, and Microsoft Bookings, you can help your team achieve more, with less effort. There are many hidden gems in your Microsoft 365 systems.

Book a meeting with us if you want a free business review of your Microsoft 365 system. We can help you reduce your Microsoft 365 costs and deliver more value.