Microsoft Sway
Course Description
Sway is Microsoft's cloud-based presentation app. It provides a quick, easy way to create interactive presentations for the web. This course is intended to help all users get up to speed with Sway and start using it in their daily workflow.
Duration: 1 days
Prerequisites
Participants should be computer literate and understand the basics of using a Windows-based computer. They should be comfortable using the keyboard, mouse, start menu, and an internet browser.
Getting Started with Sway
TOPIC A: Launch Sway
What is Sway?
Starting Sway
Viewing Featured Sway Projects
Navigating a Sway Project
TOPIC B: Create a New Sway Project
Creating a Blank Sway Project
Creating a Project From a Topic
Creating a Project From a Template
Creating a Project From a Document
Interface Overview
TOPIC C: Create Cards
About the Title Card
Creating a Card
Adding Images to a Card
Setting Card Emphasis
TOPIC D: Manage Cards
Editing a Card
Selecting Cards
Grouping Cards
Moving a Card
Deleting a Card
TOPIC E: Manage Sway Projects
Saving a Project
Editing a Project
Searching a Project
Playing a Sway Project
Sway and Responsive Design
Work with Text and Images
TOPIC A: Format Text
Creating Headings
Adding Emphasis and Accents
Creating Lists
Adding Links
TOPIC B: Add Media
Creating a Video Card
Adding a YouTube Video
Adding Audio
Adding a File
Embedding Other Objects
Graphics and Design
TOPIC A: Work with Images
Adding Backgrounds
Setting Image Focus Points
Adding a Caption and Alternative Text
TOPIC B: Customize Image Display
Creating a Stack Group
Creating a Comparison Group
Creating a Slideshow Group
Creating a Photo Grid
TOPIC C: Set Design Options
Choosing a Style
Choosing a Design
Using Remix
Customizing Styles
Working with a Sway Project
TOPIC A: Edit Sway Projects
Viewing Projects
Duplicating a Project
Deleting a Project
Viewing and Managing Deleted Projects
TOPIC B: Share a Sway Project
Creating a Quick Link
Sharing Your Project with Other Users
Inviting Others to Edit Your Project
Sharing Your Project on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter
Creating a Visual Link
Setting Advanced Sharing Options
TOPIC C: Set Sway Project Options
Changing Sway Project Settings
Using Accessibility Tools
Saving a Sway Project as a Template
Printing a Sway Project
Exporting a Sway Project