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...
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Track Changes
Track changes can be used to lock a document. Any changes made to the document after it has been locked will feature in a list of 'tracked changes' that can be approved or denied. These are similar to comments but will update the original document if approved.
Turning on...
By default, all users who have a chi.ac.uk email account can see other users' free / busy calendar information. To view this information, follow the instructions below.
Adding a calendar from the university directory - Office 365There 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 - Drop-down lists
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...
There are 4 ways to add references:
Please note: when you first open your library, a pop-up box appears, highlighting where...
View and select a citation styleGo to “View” on the toolbar. Click on “Citation Styles”, then choose “More Styles” from the drop-down list. This defaults to the pre-installed styles tab. If your style is listed, then highlight it and click on “use this style”. Note the...
Using the MS Word PluginDesktop Mendeley must be installed in order to use the plugin in Word. Before you start, open a Word document and close it again. You may have chosen to install the MS Word plugin when you first registered for your account, but if not, go to “Tools” then...
What is a bookmark/favourite?
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...
Accessing desktop Mendeley on a personal computer Go to https://www.mendeley.com/reference-management/mendeley-desktop and download the software. Follow the instructions under Register for an account. Creating an online account Go to https://www.mendeley.com/reference-...
What is the Focused Mailbox?
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...
Create foldersFrom the folders panel on the left-hand side, choose “create folder”. Give the folder a name and press return. The folder will now be listed in the folders pane. Go to either the All Documents folder or the Unsorted folder. Highlight a reference and drag...
We tend to think of social media like real life. We have a conversation or a thought and then move on – forgetting that in the digital world a copy could be kept forever, unless we take steps to remove it. This guide explains how to minimise any potential damage your previous use of social media...
=Unique function
=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...
Excel - Find and Replace
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
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...
Sparklines
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...
Charts and Graphs...
Create a chart
Select the data for which you want to create a chart.
Adding Chart Elements
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...
Vlookup & HLookup
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 - Drop-down lists
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 TablesIntroduction to pivot tables
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'...
Excel - Find and Replace
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...
=Sort Function
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:
... =Filter Function
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... Resizing Columns and Rows in Excel
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
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:
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This menu...
Creating a TableTable data can be sorted and filtered faster and at the table...
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;
What is a Mathematical operator?
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...
Wrap Text & Merge and CentreWrap Text
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...
Learning Resource Centre (LRC) – Usage, Advertising & Promoting Policy 2021-2023
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...
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:
What is Grouping?
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...
How to Add Notes to your Presentation (Presenter View)
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 ...
Animation Pane
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...
Adding an audio file to your presentation
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...
How to create a text box
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...
What is recording in Powerpoint?
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 - Zoom Slides
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...
Overview
Mendeley is a reference management programme. Using Mendeley, you can collect, store and organise your research sources. The programme allows you to input your own references; import/export references from databases; create bibliographies; use Mendeley Cite plugin in MS Word and...
The Ease of Access Centre can be found by searching the Start menu (enter ease in the search box)
Alternatively, use the keyboard shortcut Windows button + U to access it.
Commonly used options are also available from login screen via the Ease of Access icon...
Select the Design tab on the ribbon
Find the Page Background group and then Page Colour to see the options
Select the colour you prefer to work on. You can hover over the colours to test them, or simply keep changing the...
Apple products come with many accessibility features including VoiceOver (screen reader), Dictation (voice for text fields), FaceTime (video communication), and Siri (voice and keyboard interaction with the device).
Apple maintains a comprehensive guide to them:
What is Inspiration 9?
Inspiration software is available on all open access PCs.
Inspiration is used to create mind maps, which can then turn into an outline view or even into a presentation. It may be particularly useful for anyone who has dyslexia or just finds it...
Globalsign Certificate
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Overview
Some older devices may not connect to Wi-Fi until you have installed the Global Sign certificate.
You can download the Global Sign certificate from the link at the top of this page (...
The SIZ team can book an appointment for students with the following:
The University’s emergency phone number operates 24 hours a day for on campus emergencies: 01243 816363 (extension 6363 from an internal phone). This number can be used to request first aid support, or to report security issues or lift breakdowns.
Where appropriate please call 999 for...
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.
Please note: this example uses Microsoft Word. The process is similar for other Office apps (Excel etc).
Microsoft Word automatically saves your documents every 10 minutes (approximately). You can check how frequently the save is running by opening Word and selecting the File tab >...
The storage allocation on the H drive (on site storage) is:
Staff - 50 GB
Students - 10 GB
Your work area can be accessed from the Start button, then File Explorer then select the H drive
Remember, you can also use OneDrive cloud...
The HEAR is a University-verified online document that records a student's broader achievements, as well as their programme and module details and results. The HEAR is added to during a student's time at the University and a final HEAR is released to applicable students when they complete their...
Please visit the Password manger help page for details of how to unlock your account or reset your password.
Please visit the Password manger help page for details of how to reset your password or unlock your account.
Texthelp Read&Write is available to students and staff.
This literacy software makes the web, documents and files more accessible. It's great for people with dyslexia and other learning difficulties, or anyone whose first language isn't English. From reading on-screen...
You can borrow Kensington security cables from the SIZ to lock your laptop securely while you walk around the library
Most laptops will have a Kensington connection (located on the side or back of the laptop)
Many desks in the open access areas...
By default, all users who have a chi.ac.uk email account can see other users' free / busy calendar information.
If you want to give other people additional rights to view your calendar, such as subject / location or full details, you...
You may want to share an email folder with someone. Once you have set up the necessary permissions the user will see the individual folder or folders you have given them access to and not your full mailbox.
(Please note: if you want another user to manage your mailbox including inbox,...
Both Microsoft and Apple have built in accessibility options that include altering the screen display contrast.
However, if you only want to use high contrast while web browsing you can install an extension to Chrome.
Installing the High Contrast extension in Chrome1. In Chrome,...
Headphones
The headphone socket on the open access PCs is at the back of the screen at the bottom, near to the USB ports
DVDThe DVD drive on the open access PCs is on the right-hand side of the screen (from the front)
You can create a contact group from an email you have sent or received by copying the email addresses in the To or Cc box and pasting these into a new contact group.
Step by step instructions are available from Microsoft.
Think privacy...when naming your contact group, think about...
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 ...
It is important that the University has an accurate record of attendance. The expectation is that students attend all timetabled sessions for each module.
Each department has a student attendance management coordinator if you have any questions
The Student Attendance and Absence...
When sending emails to recipients outside of the University from your staff or generic email account (@chi.ac.uk), it is sometimes difficult to determine if these emails are being accessed using a secure method. This is particularly important when the information being sent includes personal...
Information about graduation, including about the ceremonies, academic dress, and tickets is available on the University's main website.
For information about council tax, including exemption and reduction, please see the Student Handbook.
You can also access the Student Handbook in Moodle under the Study Related dropdown menu.
Information about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is available on the Data Protection area of the staff intranet (login required).
Windows computers
On desktops, laptops, and Surface devices press Ctrl+Alt+i on the keyboard to display the serial number on the screen (it is sometimes called the computer name or referred to as the service tag).
On desktops, the white sticker (usually on the top of the...
In the past when sending emails containing personal data or sensitive information to recipients both inside and outside of the University from your staff or generic email account (@chi.ac.uk), there were no controls regarding where this email could go. It could be forwarded and the contents...
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.
You can virus scan University files, folders, or devices.
If you believe you have a virus, or the scan results indicate you have, please contact SIZ immediately.
Single file / folder / USB scanWith 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...
Before you startThese instructions are for encrypting a USB storage device on a Windows computer, for use on a Windows computer When the USB has been encrypted, it cannot be used on a Mac The amount of time the USB takes to encrypt will depend on the size of the drive and the...
ChiView is the way to access information in the student records system.
Log in to ChiView at: https://chiview.chi.ac.uk
Students Preparing your finished dissertation / thesis
The Print and Imaging team are here to help you print and bind your dissertation.
Before you bring / send your work to PrintShop please make any final checks as printing several copies can become expensive.
PrintingIf you would like...
Accessing your university email on a mobile deviceOutlook for Android Outlook for iPhone & iPad
Firstly, 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.
...
MATLAB is a high-performance language for technical computing. It integrates computation, visualisation, and programming in an environment where problems and solutions are expressed in mathematical notation.
Simulink is a block diagram environment for multidomain simulation and model-based...
LRC Code of Conduct
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...
Campus parking
For more information on parking please visit https://www.chi.ac.uk/about-us/how-to-find-us/#travel-by-car .
Inter campus and subsidised local bus servicesTimetablesTimetables for the services outlined below can be found at bus.chi.ac.uk, and travel information can be found on...
As well as the Learning Resource Centres, there are a number of spaces on both campuses that are available to study in. These include areas with open access computers, group study locations, and spaces for individual study.
Teaching rooms with multiple computers can be used when they are...
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...
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The Print and Imaging Service is available to students and staff as well as businesses and the general public.
LocationBognor PrintRoom
We are located in the Old Chapel on the Bognor Regis Campus (...
Reporting noise in silent areas
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... Install Mendeley desktop on campusFrom the start menu, go to the Managed Software Centre. Click on “Install Mendeley”. You will then need to restart your computer. Open Mendeley desktop from the start menu. You will have to repeat these steps on any PCs within...
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:
To use SPSS on personal devices you will need to follow installation instructions here https://help.chi.ac.uk/accessing-university-desktops-home-remote-access
Once you have completed that process you can access SPSS as if you were on campus:
If you have any difficulties...
Extensions can only be granted by the Module Coordinator or Departmental Administrator.
To grant an extension to a student:
Assignments are submitted to the module's Moodle page.
The submission link will look something like this:
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Quick links:
...
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...
Glide provide Wi-Fi and a wired internet connect to all halls of residence, which includes gaming services for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
Glide Wi-FiYou will need to create a Glide account before you can use Wi-Fi in halls of residence.
Note: eduroam Wi-Fi can also be...
SIZ Complaints Guidelines
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...
Customer Service CharterProvide a courteous, welcoming and informative service at all of...
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:
SIZ Customer Service StandardsThe SIZ will be...
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.
Advertising and Promotion Guidelines
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...
SIZ Lost Property Policy
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...
Confidentiality StatementThe SIZ team is committed to keeping your privacy secure, whilst providing its advice, guidance and support services to all staff, students and visitors. Personal data will be handled strictly in accordance with; UK data protection legislation, the...
Engagement Strategy
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...
Support and Information (SIZ) Equipment Borrowing:
Terms & ConditionsOur equipment is available to current University of Chichester students and staff only, and should not be lent or shared with...
Terms & Conditions
When you borrow equipment you agree to the following terms and conditions:
ChiReadingLists for students
ChiReadingLists is the University's online reading list software which is used to access all core and recommended resources such as ebooks, videos, website links, and books available in our library catalogue. You can filter, search for resources, mark which ones will...
This page shows how to check which version of operating system you have for iOS (iPhone/iPad), Android, Apple Mac (OS X), and Windows.
iOS (iPhone/iPad)How to check which iOS version you have:
iOS...
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...
On this page:
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:
SensusAccess automatically converts documents into a range of alternate media including audio books (MP3 and DAISY), e-books (EPUB, EPUB3 and Mobi) and digital Braille. The service can also be used to convert inaccessible documents such as image-only PDF files, JPG pictures and Microsoft...
Before leaving the campus
Before you leave either University campus with a University laptop we recommend that you sign into the laptop once. This is to ensure that your profile is loaded onto the laptop so you can be authenticated whilst off-campus.
Staying Safe and Cyber SecurityPlease...
A Shared Mailbox is an email account that does not have a network account password and there is no account to log in with to make changes. Unlike Generic accounts, where permissions management...
Footnotes and Endnotes in Microsoft Word
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...
Creating a Table of Figures in Microsoft Word
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. ...
Images in Microsoft Word
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...
Dictation
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
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...
What is OneDrive?
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...
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.
To access OneDrive login to Email/Office 365 then click OneDrive via the apps icon...
OneDrive file restoringOpen OneDrive Right-click the document to restore and click 'Version history'
From the list of saved versions, right-click a version and choose either 'Restore' or 'Open file...
To restore a file to an earlier time:
A range of resources can be booked by students and staff.
Computers, study spaces, edit suitesThe following can be booked through MyPC:
How to book a specific open access computer
How to book a randomly allocated open access computer (quick booking...
Creating New SlidesGo to the 'Home' tab on the Ribbon. Click on the 'New Slide' button:
The top half with create a 'Title and Content' slide, the bottom half will allow you to choose a layout: ...
Launch PowerPoint and open a new or existing presentation.
PowerPoint Tutorials
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 Overview
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...
What is SmartArt?
Use SmartArt to quickly and easily make a visual representations of your information. You can choose from among many different layouts including: Lists...
Inserting Images
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...
How to Embed a YouTube Video In PowerPoint
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)...
Word Tutorials Styles How to show hidden formatting symbols Format Painter How to...
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 EditingThere are two stages to working with managed accounts. The account owner will need to follow the instructions in Part 1 (for a Generic or Shared Mailbox this will be the person named as responsible for it, if you are unsure who this is contact the SIZ). Part 2 is for the delegate (the person who...
How to add shapes and customise them
Images 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-...
On this page:
There are specific bank accounts available to students that come with benefits such...
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... Basic functions formulae (SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX & MIN)
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...
Flash fill and the fill handle
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...
Number Formatting in Excel
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
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...
Relative cell references and absolute cell references
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...
Excel Tutorials
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...
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The Anita White Collection
The collection comprises papers accumulated by leaders in the women’s sports movement and is held in the archives at Chichester. These papers were amassed in the course of their research, study and work in the fields of the...
You can access your timetable in Publish. You will find a link in either Moodle or ChiView.
Moodle and ChiViewIn Moodle there is a timetable option in the menu. Once expanded you will see a link to Teaching Timetables.
In ChiView, once you are logged in, you will...
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)...
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Video: Understanding the originality report (2:14)
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...
Overview
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...
Self-service machines are available to issue, renew and return books, using your campus ID card. Follow the on-screen instructions at the...
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...
The SIZ has a range of equipment that is available for current students and staff to borrow (you will need to show your campus card). This includes:
Assistive equipmentChichester 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...
If you cannot locate the book or journal article you require on the library catalogue or eResources then you can request it as an Interlibrary Loan. This enables the delivery of books or documents from the British Library or from another participating university library.
The Inter-library...
Chichester Campus & Bognor Regis Campus LRCs and SIZ opening hoursPlease note that the SIZ telephone and online chat service will start 15 minutes after SIZ opening times, and close 15 minutes before service closing time. During non semester hours lines close at 5pm.Our public opening times are...