Tid Bits of Help: Microsoft Office Publisher for 2019

by | Feb 5, 2019 | office.com/setup

Well folks, normally I bring you hints/tips about changes Microsoft has made to Word and Excel (with a couple of PowerPoint thrown in), but not Publisher. Well, that’s because the changes have been small and seemingly Publisher was pretty much ignored – the step-child you might think. Not now.

According to my research, the templates and what you can do with them have been updated. There are new capabilities to work with the program for all those publications, sales and marketing materials you love to work with! (Any chance to play, and with bright/shiner toys works for me!) So, for one thing in the 2019 Publisher gets to use the Ribbon along with the new Backstage feature. The publisher wasn’t left out this time.

The updated picture tools we found in Word and Excel have finally made it to Publisher (where it should have been all along anyway) allowing for more control of photos. They’ve included a new object alignment technology, building blocks of content and fine typography options like true small caps and stylistic alternates. All the things we’ve been wanting to make desktop publishing better.

So having said all of the above, what is new/improved?
Well one thing, when you’re working with an inserted picture and you want to make changes, you can see them before you accept them. A big time saver. (in the “improved” category) Add captions for the photos and the ability to choose from a gallery of caption layouts. The object alignment technology provides grids to work with – not just the rules on the side and bottom and the hope you have it lined up correctly. (in the “improved” category) For a print preview, you can simultaneously view both sides of a page, multiple pages, page boundaries, and more print info to achieve the correct print result the first time. (in the “new” category) Now, to be honest folks I don’t see how this is new. As you’ve always been able to see multiple pages in Print Preview, then have the option to print from the preview mode. But the research states it’s a new feature. The building blocks of content for items like mastheads and graphics are easier due to the accessibility of the pre-existing themes in fonts and colors. (in the “improved” category) Fine typography is much improved. We now have the ability to use ligatures, true small caps, stylistic alternates, and alternate numeral forms. Such as fun things with the fonts like reflective and a better look to the shadow. (in the “improved” category) When connected to the internet, there are more Publisher templates available on Office Online than before. (in the “improved” category) And as you could in Publisher 2010 – you can save a file as a PDF or XPS for easier sharing and printing.

Now, remember, this is all research-based and I’m going on what Microsoft has stated. I haven’t purchased the 2019 product yet – I have too many clients still using 2010 and the special effects won’t convert to the older versions. That is something for you to keep in mind. When feasible, save as a PDF document then no worries with folks opening in older versions.

Robert Morris a Microsoft Office expert has been working in the technology industry from the last 5 year. As a technical expert, he has written technical blogs, manuals, white papers, and reviews for many websites such as  www.office.com/setup or office.com/setup

How do you share your Office 365 Home subscription benefits on Multiple Devices?

by | Jan 19, 2018 | office.com/setup

Do you want to install Office 365 Home on another device for yourself or to give your friend the access? It is simple to use Office 365 Home subscription for yourself without needing it to install on another device. There are a few simple steps you need to perform in order to enjoy the features of subscribed and activate Office setup on another device.

If you have subscribed to Office 365 Home, you can share your subscription benefits with up to four other users. This will not cost you any extra charges and there is no requirement for purchasing the product if you have chosen such a package of Office setup 365.

Steps to share Office 365 subscription:

  1. Open a web browser and go to Office.com/setup
  2. Click on the Sign in the button when directed to the main page
  3. Enter the details associated with your Office setup account
  • Enter your name, email address and other details
  • You can also select the option of Using your phone number to create your account effortlessly
  • Do the steps required, complete the process and login to your Office account
  • Please note that, you can only share the access if you purchased the subscription
  1. In your profile, go to Share Office 365
  2. Under section, click on the option of Share Office 365
  • In case you do not find the Share Office 365 option, you may not be the buyer of the Office 365 Home. In such a case, you are using an Office 365 Home subscription that has been shared to you by someone else, or if you have another class of Office 365 subscription, you cannot give the access of your subscription with other people.
  1. Choose Add people from the section Share Office 365 page
  • Prior to share the subscription access with someone, check on how many devices you want the users to install.
  1. Type in the name or email address to add people to share the access

You have successfully shared your Office 365 Home subscription to other users. If you want to invite users, you need to go to share Office 365 page. In the section, choose Add people, and then choose Email invitation and to hit the Send button. Users will automatically receive the invitation. In case, you encounter any error, reach out to Office Customer Support to get all-time available assistance.

Maria Williams is a renowned technical writer. She has been keeping a strict vigil over the updates and errors of various anti-virus and security software. Through her blogs and articles, she strives to deliver the precise and useful information to the users that further help them in troubleshooting or fixing the minor or major issues.