The Wireless display adapter can be used to "stream" your screen to another monitor/TV via a HDMI connection allowing you to present from your laptop to a larger screen.
How do I set up my Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter?First, make sure you have the...
Outlook offers “Auto-Complete” suggestions for recipients in the To, CC and BCC fields when composing a new email. These can be very helpful, however it can sometimes result in errors when you’re composing a new email to multiple recipients or groups with similar...
VLC media player
VLC is a free and open source cross-platform multimedia player and framework that plays most multimedia files as well as DVDs, Audio CDs, VCDs, and various streaming protocols. One of the features that VLC can provide is the option to 'loop' or replay videos once they...
There are multiple ways of highlighting or removing duplicates from an Excel worksheet.
Conditional FormattingConditional formatting can be used to highlight duplicates ready for manual removal. This will use any formatting you select to overlay the data and show you any duplicates....
Excel provides a feature that is intended to split a single column of data into multiple columns. For instance, if you had a column of full names (first and last) and needed to separate these out into two columns:
Text to Columns'Text to columns' is found in the 'data'...
Excel has a feature that allows you to format a cell so that it may only contain certain answers you have specified. These will be displayed as a drop-down list that displays when a cell with the formatting on is selected. This is useful for removing things such as...
To comply with government regulations, the University of Chichester has published these accessibility statements for its websites and mobile apps.
A bookmark is a web browser feature used to save a web site's URL address for future reference. Bookmarks save user and browser time, which is especially useful for Web pages with long URLs or accessing a specific part of the site that might not be the homepage for...
When focused mailbox mode is enabled it will split your Inbox into two Tabs:
Focused & OtherHigh priority emails are directed to the Focused tab, whilst low priority emails like advertisements and generic newsletter items are directed to the "Other" Mailbox...
=Unique is a function used in Excel to find only Unique values in a range or array.
e.g. If you have a list of Departments:
We can use the unique function to identify all the unique values in this list and produce a list of them...
Excel Quick Selection Techniques
In Excel to highlight/select data you can "click and drag" around the data to select it, there are in fact several different ways you can highlight/select data a lot faster or more efficiently. Especially when you have large amounts of data.
I shall...
Find and/or replace is a powerful feature that allows you to search for a text string within your data set. It will show you all of the times that Excel can see the text string in your document, allowing you to be taken to the next word by clicking the 'next' button. If...
Conditional formatting is a feature that has a variety of uses. Mainly surrounding different ways of displaying data corresponding to the value found within the cell or range of data. This can help you visualise the data faster...
A sparkline is a small graphic designed to give a quick representation of numerical or statistical information within a piece of text, taking the form of a graph without axes. This is displayed within a single cell and can be used to visualise data when you don't have enough room or it...
Create a chart
Select the data for which you want to create a chart.
When creating charts/graphs in Excel you may find that some labels are not added by default and must be added manually or are in an unsuitable place. Excel also allows for modification of these labels, as well as their placement. In this example i'm going to amend a pie...
Excel can use a function to lookup and retrieve data from a specific column or row within a table. Vlookup works to return back a column of data and Hlookup works to return a row of data instead, therefore the V stands for vertical lookup and the H, Horizontal lookup.
...There are multiple ways of highlighting or removing duplicates from an Excel worksheet.
Conditional FormattingConditional formatting can be used to highlight duplicates ready for manual removal. This will use any formatting you select to overlay the data and show you any duplicates....
Excel has a feature that allows you to format a cell so that it may only contain certain answers you have specified. These will be displayed as a drop-down list that displays when a cell with the formatting on is selected. This is useful for removing things such as...
Pivot tables can be used for many things however their best function is served by collating data for you. This is easier to create when the data is presented in log format. What we mean by this is that you should log each transaction individually and not...
Excel provides a feature that is intended to split a single column of data into multiple columns. For instance, if you had a column of full names (first and last) and needed to separate these out into two columns:
Text to Columns'Text to columns' is found in the 'data'...
Find and/or replace is a powerful feature that allows you to search for a text string within your data set. It will show you all of the times that Excel can see the text string in your document, allowing you to be taken to the next word by clicking the 'next' button. If...
The SORT function sorts the contents of a range or array.
In this example we are sorting an array of sales which currently unordered. When =SORT(B3:E51) is used we will see the array now sorted by the first column, in this case A-Z of the Item column:
...The FILTER function allows you to filter a range of data based on criteria you define.
Syntax=FILTER(array,include,[if_empty])
arrayThe array or range to filterincludeThe array from which you'd like to filter results by[if_empty] (optional)The value to return if all...There are several ways to re-size a column or row, each has a specific use and will benefit you in different ways depending on what you wish to accomplish.
Click and drag a column or row header's boundary:To resize an individual column or row you can click...
Freeze Panes can be used to lock specific columns or rows in place so that you may see them where-ever you are within the data.
In the view tab of the ribbon you will find the "freeze panes" drop down menu:
Ribbon1.png
This menu...
When you input data into Excel it is initially a 'data array' and although it is perfectly fine to leave data in this format it is sometimes easier or better to convert it to Table for the following reasons;
This page will guide you through using Excel to create basic mathematical operations. This is very similar to creating a function or formula except that we are not using the function's operative such as (=Sum) or (=Average) or...
Microsoft Excel can wrap text so it appears on multiple lines in a cell. You can format the cell so the text wraps automatically, or enter a manual line break. But this will prevent you from a cell potentially taking up...
1. Introduction
Our Learning Resource Centres (LRC) are the hub of our learning environment and play a vital part in providing students and staff with the resources, services and support required to...
SharePoint sites exist in a number of different ways and therefore accessing them for the purposes of syncing with your local PC are done differently according to their type:
Please find below various guidelines and links to NMC policy and procedures.
Standards framework for nursing and midwifery education Standard for student supervision and assessment Standards for pre registration nursing programmes...
eStream is the secure video platform for education and offers TV, radio and satellite recordings, interactive videos and quizzes and Connect, which allows access to content from lots of other institutions around the world to include in your Moodle pages.
With eStream you can:
Objects in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc) can be grouped together to perform as a singular object. This includes; images, textboxes, shapes and SmartArt.
Once grouped, the layout of each object relative to one another will stay the same even if you move or...
While giving a PowerPoint Presentation you can make use of something called Presenter view, this mode allows the projector* to display your presentation full screen without your notes showing to the audience. The second monitor* will show a ...
The Animation pane allows you to change the order objects animate in, without needing to remove and reapply animations.
The Animation pane can be found in the Animations tab of the ribbon:
When selected the animation pane open in the sidebar and will...
There are two ways to add audio to a presentation:
1. Adding Audio already on your PC (saved)
2. Record Audio (record live)
To add a clip from your computerHave the audio file saved to the computer locally as an MP3 file - (if you have...
PowerPoint will generally create placeholders for text and images on each new slide unless you choose a blank slide specifically. However, sometimes you will want to create your own. The insert text-box tool is available for this situation.
In the 'Insert' tab of...
In PowerPoint 2019 and onwards you can record a Presentation. This will save your narration of the slides (audio or video) and the timings of your slide changes and animation triggers. Once the presentation recording has been complete. The video/audio will be...
PowerPoint has a new feature which mimics the style of presentation of Prezzi, using one large slide to place all of the subsequent slides on. Throughout the presentation, these slides will be zoomed into when that slide is reached, giving the impression that the whole...
Support and Information (SIZ) Equipment Borrowing: Terms & Conditions
When you borrow equipment you agree to the following terms and conditions:
The University of Chichester Social Media Policy and Guidelines are designed for employees who use, or wish to use, social media within their role at the University of Chichester.
This information has been written to provide guidance on the...
The SIZ counters are located on the ground floor of the Learning Resource Centres on the Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses.
The maps website can help you to find your way around the campuses.
This page now redirects to https://help.chi.ac.uk/rooms
Pop-ups are web pages that are forced to open in separate windows.
Pop-ups may contain useful information; however, be cautious of online advertisement pop-ups or websites attempting to use pop-ups to install malicious programs or viruses.
Below are some guides on how to enable or...
You can set Adobe Reader as the default programme for viewing pdfs on Windows computers by following these steps:
1. Click on the Start button and select the Settings cog
2. In the Windows Settings display, select Apps
3. Within the App ...
Information about graduation, including about the ceremonies, academic dress, and tickets is available on the University's main website.
The default reply method in Office 365 is reply all (which is different to the Outlook desktop client installed on University computers).
This guide will show you how change the setting from 'reply all' to 'reply' in Office 365.
With over 5,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the University’s activities can have a large impact on our local and global environment. However, our activities provide us with many opportunities to create a culture of environmental awareness throughout our community, which will hopefully...
If you communicate by email with members of staff from the University of Chichester, it is likely you have been sent an encrypted email if it contains sensitive or personal information.
While instructions are provided in the email on how to decrypt the message, a more detailed guide is...
ChiView is the way to access information in the student records system.
Log in to ChiView at: https://chiview.chi.ac.uk
StudentsFirstly, download the Microsoft Outlook app from one of the following app stores:
Then, after running the app, log on using your university email address and password.
...
The University of Chichester is dedicated to its Community Commitment Charter, which details the relationship between the University and its students and staff, with shared obligations to be considerate and respectful to one another at all times. It includes the...
In order to ensure that the collections in the library are current, and as such provide the best possible support for programmes of study, the Library Service will undertake a rolling programme of stock revision. A systematic programme of revision represents good housekeeping...
1.1.It is the policy of the University of Chichester to explain the purpose and expectations of the online reading lists (ChiReadingLists).
1.2.The purpose of this policy is:
1.2.1.To set out guidance on...
The facilities of the Library are open to all members of staff and registered students of the University. Other persons seeking to use the Library should refer to the visitor access guide
2. DisciplineAll users of the Library are required to adhere to the zoning...
The University of Chichester recognises the fact that students coming to university from a care background may need additional support whilst at university. We have therefore developed a Care Leavers Package for eligible students. This optional package offers these students year-long...
On this page:
This page contains broad information around the following:
Digital technologies support our commitment to teaching, research and organisational excellence. Although, for us, ‘education is not an app’, we believe that new technologies/digital literacy can enhance staff and student learning relationships. Specifically, we believe that...
Calls can be logged to Estate Management via the 'Estates' link on the SupportMe home page, e.g. for reporting issues with power sockets, heating, plumbing etc.
Once your call is logged it will be forwarded to the appropriate team, and you'll receive a confirmation email with a call...
Moodle can be accessed from moodle.chi.ac.uk
Your Moodle homepage contains a dashboard with links to resources you may require on a daily basis: email, online storage, Microsoft 365, module information, library resources, University news, support...
My Pages in Moodle is where you can access all of your modules and is customisable to enable to you view modules in different ways.
You can Favourite your modules, hide modules, view all your modules, your modules in progress, and future or past modules by year. You can sort your modules...
If you are working in the silent areas and the noise levels are disturbing you, please let a member of the library or Support and Information Zone (SIZ) teams know. Email help@chi.ac.uk or text the library team on 07876 870 711 and we will respond.
Study areas...The Student Support and Wellbeing team offer a wide range of services to support you during your time at the University. These include:
Health and Wellbeing Services, made up of:
If you find yourself writing the same piece of text again and again you can save it in the statement bank.
To build statements, on the front page, click statement bank, you can then build...
To create a template, in the MAF links, click add a new template.
Give your template a name, and then in the text box you can build your template using the editing options along the top...
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Please download a free copy of our 'Help and support after sexual assault' for guidance and advice.
Help and support after sexual assault Help and support after sexual assaultYou may also find this leaflet on 'Flashbacks' useful if this is something you...
The University of Chichester Library Services are based in the Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) on both of our campuses. There is a team of professional librarians at each campus who provide specialist support, deliver information skills training and manage the library resources in their subject...
Choose a subject from the left navigation, or on mobile devices tap 'Show navigation'.
These pages cover key aspects of induction, and can be used throughout your years of study as a reminder of IT services available.
We aim to enhance your experience by providing the highest level of customer service to our university community. Whilst we do everything we can to make sure everything goes smoothly we accept that on occasion you may feel dissatisfied with the quality of the...
Our Vision is:
To enhance the student experience by providing the highest level of customer service to the University community
Customer Service Provision:To our customers we intend to:
Our vision is:
To enhance the student experience by providing the highest level of customer service to the University community.
For this reason we have implemented the following set of Customer Service Standards.
Our LRCs are the hub of our learning environment and we strive to provide a pleasant experience for all users, whilst maintaining a space that is conducive to study and research. This policy ensures that the core function and focus of our LRCs are...
A large amount of lost property passes through the University, left behind by staff, students and visitors. The University is not responsible for any personal items which have been lost on campus, but we will endeavour to make sure items are returned to their owner where...
The Support and Information Zone takes customer service very seriously as it is important to us that all our customers are happy with the service they receive.
Our customers – students, staff and visitors - are key to the services we offer in the SIZ and we...
When you borrow equipment you agree to the following terms and conditions:
If you have created feedback as a file or as a video or piece of audio in OneDrive/Stream then you can link to that in MAF.
To add a file, in the markers editing page you have an option near the top in the blue box to choose a file
Click the choose file button,...
It is the policy of the University of Chichester (“The University”) to ensure that its staff, students and other stakeholders have equipment suitable to the fulfilment of their role and to enable them to participate in and innovate in the University’s learning...
The Accessibility Tool in Moodle allows you to set the colour scheme, font style, readability and text size in Moodle. These settings apply only to you and do not affect how anyone else views the pages.
To access the accessibility tools:
Footnotes and endnotes are useful tools for adding citations, comments, or explanations to your text.
This guide will walk you through the steps to insert and manage footnotes and endnotes in Microsoft Word.
Footnotes and...
Captions are useful for providing context to images, charts, and other illustrations in your document. A table of figures helps readers navigate these elements quickly by creating a table with all 'captions' in it as well as their page number. ...
This guide will show you how to insert images from different sources, adjust text wrapping, and explore basic formatting options.
Inserting Images From Microsoft's Stock Library:Go to the 'Insert' tab on the Ribbon.
Click on 'Pictures' and select 'Stock...
The Dictation feature allows you to speak into your microphone, and Word will convert your speech into text. Here’s how to use it:
Check Your Microphone: Ensure you have a working microphone connected to your computer.
Open Microsoft Word: Launch Microsoft Word and open the...
Tables are a powerful tool in Microsoft Word that allow you to organise and present data effectively. This guide will walk you through the basics of creating, formatting, and modifying tables in Word.
Whilst this site displays tables differently to Microsoft word, here is an example...
OneDrive is used to store files, folders, and photos in the 'cloud' (Online) so you can access them easily on multiple devices and share them with colleagues, or with people outside the university.
How can I access my OneDrive Quickly?OneDrive can be accessed in your web...
Launch PowerPoint and open a new or existing presentation.
Layouts, Design Theme and Slide Size
Text
How to create a text box
SmartArt
Adding/editing shapes
Grouping
Adding Images
Remove background (Images)
Embedding Videos
Adding Audio
Animations/...
SupportMe is a self-service portal for raising support calls e.g. IT Support calls, reporting lost property, requesting library books to be sent cross-campus for you etc.
Calls can also be logged to Estate Management via the 'Request Estates Support' link...
Use SmartArt to quickly and easily make a visual representations of your information. You can choose from among many different layouts including: Lists...
Adding images to a slide is one the features of PowerPoint you will use most often. You can insert Images from multiple locations: On your computer, from the web or off of your clipboard:
Inserting an Image from your computerInside the 'Insert' tab of the menu ribbon, you...
This page will show you how to embed an online video like YouTube in your PowerPoint Presentation.
1. Find the Youtube video you wish to embed in your Internet browser (on Youtube.com Website):
2. Select the URL (address)...
Below are a list of Word guides currently available. If you have a need for a tutorial that doesn't exist yet then please email ITSkills@chi.ac.uk to request it.
Basic Document EditingImages and text boxes can be shaped into more than just a square that we start with, as PowerPoint allows for custom shapes. This guide will show the steps required first generate a shape and then to edit it.
Inserting a shape (to customise)Powerpoint...
PowerPoint has a feature which allows you to remove the background from an image. There are limitations such as needing a high-resolution, decent quality image and a clearly defined background/foreground, It still has many uses and can allow you to bypass the need for you to search for a 'cut-...
Charges, Payments & Fines
At the SIZ we hold a number of items for sale, as well as offering facilities for students to pay fines and top-up their print credit.
Payments can be made by bank card.
Bus Tickets Return Bus Ticket£1.20Ten Journey Bus Ticket£6.00Stationery...This page will cover the 5 basic functions found in the auto-sum drop-down menu:
SUM
AVERAGE
COUNT NUMBERS
MAX
MIN
Summation, the addition of a...
The fill handle can be used in a variety of ways that may save you time. From repeating sequences or repeating data to repeating a formula over a large area.
The fill handle is the name given to the green dot found on the bottom right corner of the selected...
Excel can handle lots of different format types of numbers, but you must regularly choose what type of number format you wish to be expressed on the cells containing those numbers. If you don't, you may suffer problem when calculating functions or expressing the data in...
If functions are used when we want to specify a criteria to limit our function to. For instance, if we were interested in values above a certain amount we could use =countIf in order to count the number of the values in a range, that are above a certain value. There are multiple...
Cell references are used in almost all functions and they interact differently with the Auto-fill handle depending on what type of reference you have used:
The fill handle is shown when a cell is selected (by left clicking it), you will...
Below are a list of Excel guides currently available, these are a work in progress and will be added to as time goes on. If however you have a need for a tutorial that doesn't exist yet then please email ITSkills@chi.ac.uk to request it.
BeginnerQuick...
There is a team of professional librarians at each campus who provide specialist support, deliver information skills training and manage the library resources in their subject areas. Contact a member of the library team by using the details below or phone the Support and Information Zone (SIZ)...
The similarity shows the percentage of text which has been recognised as unoriginal.
You can view the originality report by going to your submission and clicking on the similarity...
Please review each section carefully:
*/ 1. Import your content from a previous years' Moodle pageMoodle allows you to move content from one page to another. You will need to have...
Although we take all of the cyber security precautions that any other major organisation should do, there are some vulnerabilities that technology alone cannot fully avoid, and example of which, is social engineering (see section lower down). It is important that you are aware of how to...
Different methods have been made available to students and staff which allow you to report emails which are considered as either Spam or Phishing.
Spam or Junk emails are often classed as unsolicited emails which may focus on advertising and selling goods or services. You may have never...
PLEASE NOTE: THIS GUIDE RELATES TO THE OLD VERSION OF MAF. FOR THE VERSION OF MAF FOR 2024 ONWARDS, PLEASE SEE THE GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE
MAF Online (Module assessment feedback) is the University's online tool for giving student feedback and marks/grades.
To give feedback via...
Chichester International Advice Service at the UniversityMore information: International Student Support section on the University's websiteMore information: Book an appointment via the Student Support PortalMore information: Visit our Moodle pages Chichester International Advice
The University of Chichester Library Service is committed to open access for staff, students, and its wider communities.
Members of the public may use all open access material for reference use only. We also offer a ‘Walk-in Access’ scheme for use of Microsoft Office, our electronic...
