How to Use the “Tell Me” Feature to Find What You Need Fast
Ever struggled to find a tool or feature in Microsoft Office? The “Tell Me” feature helps you quickly locate and use commands without searching through menus. It works in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to boost your productivity.
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📌 Step 1: Where to Find the “Tell Me” Search Bar
The “Tell Me” feature appears in Microsoft 365 desktop and web apps.
✔ Look for the “Tell me what you want to do” search bar at the top of your Office application.
✔ Or press Alt + Q (Windows) or Option + Q (Mac) to open it instantly.
✅ Now you’re ready to find features fast!
📌 Step 2: How to Use “Tell Me” to Find Tools
Instead of browsing menus, just type what you need into the “Tell Me” search bar.
Examples of What You Can Search For
✔ “Insert Table” – Adds a table without navigating menus.
✔ “Track Changes” – Instantly opens document review tools.
✔ “Change Slide Layout” – Quickly modify slide designs in PowerPoint.
✔ “Sort Data” – Opens Excel sorting tools immediately.
✅ Simply type a keyword, and Office will guide you to the tool!
📌 Step 3: Get Help with “Tell Me”
If you’re unsure how to use a feature, type a question in “Tell Me”.
✔ Example: “How do I merge cells?” (Excel)
✔ Example: “How to insert footnotes?” (Word)
🔍 Office will provide help articles or direct links to the function.
✅ Perfect for learning new features without searching online!
📌 Step 4: Use “Tell Me” for Smart Suggestions
✔ If you’re working with charts, formulas, or formatting, the “Tell Me” bar suggests relevant tools.
✔ PowerPoint users can type “Design Ideas” to access AI-powered slide layouts instantly.
✔ In Outlook, try “Schedule a Meeting” to quickly open the calendar and send invites.
✅ This feature speeds up workflow and makes Office easier to use!
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