How to import data from Excel into an Access database?

Applicable to: Office 2019/2016/365 Here’s a question from Mike: “I know how to create Access forms and capture user input into a database table, but as i have already gathered  there a way to automatically import data from an Excel workbook into an Access database table instead”? Good question, Thanks. Yes, you can automatically import … Read more

How to refresh my Outlook inbox mail when it is not automatically updating?

Applicable to: Outlook 365, 2019, 2016, 2013; Windows 10 / 11 / 8 /7 and macOS computers. Here’s a question we got from a reader about her Microsoft Outlook client not showing new incoming emails automatically: “Unlike when using my GMail account, it looks that my Microsoft Outlook 365 folders are not automatically updated with … Read more

How to make Office 2016 or 2019 or 365 your default Microsoft Office application?

Applicable to the following Office versions: 2019, 2016, 2013, 365; on Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10. Here’s a question we received from one of our readers: “I’ve just installed a new version of Office 365 in my system but it’s clearly not defined as the default program for viewing and editing of Microsoft Office … Read more

How to write from right to left in Microsoft Office 365 / 2019?

Several languages such as Arabic, Persian, Urdu or Hebrew are usually written from right to left. Today we will learn how to shift the writing direction in Office 2016/2019/365 from the default Left To Right (LTR) into Right To Left direction (RTL). For convenience, we are providing detailed instructions for Word and Outlook; however process … Read more

How to create Outlook macros to automate email tasks?

“I need to process dozens of similar emails each day, extracting information and filing them in specific folders. It’s taking up hours of my time. Is there a way to automate this in Outlook without purchasing third-party software? I’ve heard about macros but don’t know where to start or if they’re difficult to set up.” … Read more