Sway is Microsoft’s cloud-based storytelling and presentation application. Accessible via Office 365 as well as Windows, iOS, and Android apps, Microsoft Sway allows users to integrate text, media, and online elements to create a web-based presentation that is accessible on any device.
In this Microsoft Sway course, topics covered include:
- Launching Sway
- Creating a new Sway project
- Creating and managing cards
- Managing, editing, and sharing Sway projects
- Formatting text
- Adding media to a Sway project
- Working with images and customizing image display
- Setting design options
- Setting Sway project options
Course Topics:
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Sway
TOPIC A: Launch Sway
- What is Sway?
- Starting Sway
- Viewing Featured Sway Projects
- Navigating a Sway Project
- Activity 1-1: Launch Sway
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
- Activity 1-2: Create a New Sway Project
TOPIC C: Create Cards
- About the Title Card
- Creating a Card
- Adding Images to a Card
- Setting Card Emphasis
- Activity 1-3: Create Cards
TOPIC D: Manage Cards
- Editing a Card
- Selecting Cards
- Grouping Cards
- Moving a Card
- Deleting a Card
- Activity 1-4: Manage Cards
TOPIC E: Manage Sway Projects
- Saving a Project
- Editing a Project
- Searching a Project
- Playing a Sway Project
- Sway and Responsive Design
- Activity 1-5: Manage Sway Projects
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 2: Work with Text and Images
TOPIC A: Format Text
- Creating Headings
- Adding Emphasis and Accents
- Creating Lists
- Adding Links
- Activity 2-1: Format Text
TOPIC B: Add Media
- Creating a Video Card
- Adding a YouTube Video
- Adding Audio
- Adding a File
- Embedding Other Objects
- Activity 2-2: Add Media
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 3: Graphics and Design
TOPIC A: Work with Images
- Adding Backgrounds
- Setting Image Focus Points
- Adding a Caption and Alternative Text
- Activity 3-1: Work with Images
TOPIC B: Customize Image Display
- Creating a Stack Group
- Creating a Comparison Group
- Creating a Slideshow Group
- Creating a Photo Grid
- Activity 3-2: Customize Image Display
TOPIC C: Set Design Options
- Choosing a Style
- Choosing a Design
- Using Remix
- Customizing Styles
- Activity 3-3: Set Design Options
- Summary
- Review Questions
Lesson 4: Working with a Sway Project
TOPIC A: Edit Sway Projects
- Viewing Projects
- Duplicating a Project
- Deleting a Project
- Viewing and Managing Deleted Projects
- Activity 4-1: Edit Sway 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
- Activity 4-2: Share a Sway Project
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
- Activity 4-3: Set Sway Project Options
- Summary
- Review Questions