Microsoft Sway

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