Microsoft Sway

Microsoft Sway provides an easy way for users to create and share interactive reports, personal stories, presentations, and more.

Sway is part of Microsoft 365 family of products. To log in to Sway, go to sway.office.com and sign in with your Microsoft username and password.

Why use Sway? It’s all about the content. Take away the bells and whistles which we sometimes get caught up with and make the information shine!

How to edit the design of a Sway

One of the great aspects of creating with Microsoft Sway is the fact you don’t need to spend a huge amount of time trying to style the presentation. Sway has a built-in design gallery which lets you switch between different ...

How to customise the Image card in Sway

The Image card in Microsoft Sway allows you to display images. Image sources can include OneDrive, Flickr, Bing Images, Pickit, YouTube or directly uploaded from your computer. The use of images and photos with your Sway helps to convey information ...

How to customise a Text card in Sway

If you are new to Microsoft Sway you may be looking for some tips on how to create a Text card and then customise it within your Sway. Text cards are an obvious popular option as they allow you to ...

How to display cards side-by-side in Microsoft Sway

Sway is fantastic for creating visual presentations and a common question I am asked is "How can I have cards sit side-by-side in my Sway?". Maybe you want to have an image dispalyed with text sitting alongside it? Let's look ...

How to customise the Title card in Sway

Microsoft Sway allows you to easily create digital stories which can be shared with other users. The Title card in Sway is used in a similar way that we would use a Title slide in PowerPoint. The Title card is ...

Understanding the Microsoft Sway Storyline

As with any new program, the first time we open an application can feel a bit overwhelming. In this article, I'd like to explain the Microsoft Sway Storyline and how to navigate and use it effectively. What is the Storyline? ...

How to convert PowerPoint to Microsoft Sway

There is no doubt that Microsoft Sway is a fun program to create engaging presentations or Sways. But the thought of converting all your existing content into a Microsoft Sway may be too much to handle. Thankfully this is an ...

How to password protect your Sway presentation

If you create a presentation using Microsoft Sway, you can give access to others by sharing the Sway link. You may, however, want a little more security for your Sway by means of password protection. Applying a password to your ...

How to create a digital presentation using Microsoft Sway

In 2021 I had the pleasure of presenting at the Leading a Digital School Conference and showing attendees how to use Microsoft Sway. To provide participants with some additional resources I have published a series of posts which contain information ...