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Pivot tables
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...
Changing the default reply setting in Microsoft 365

The default reply method in Microsoft 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 Microsoft 365.

  • Click on the settings cog in the top right hand...
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    How to update or change your Microsoft 365 account’s time zone
  • To change time zone for your Microsoft 365 account, you must first access your emails via mail.chi.ac.uk (otherwise known as the Microsoft 365 portal). 
  • From your emails, click on the settings cog. This is found of the top right of the screen on the menu bar and then select "view all...
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    Sharing your calendar

    By default, all users who have a chi.ac.uk email account can see other users' free / busy calendar information.

  • Adding a calendar from the University directory

    • If you want to give other people additional rights to view your calendar, such as subject / location or full details, you...
    Managing another user's mailbox, Generic or Shared Mailbox in Outlook

    There 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...
    Using 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.

    To access OneDrive login to Email/Microsoft 365 then click OneDrive via the apps icon...
    synchronising a University OneDrive account with a personal device
    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...
    Adding a calendar from the university directory

    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 - Microsoft 365
  • From your calendar, click on 'Import Calendar...
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    Learning resource centre (LRC) etiquette
    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...
    Mendeley
    Overview

    Mendeley is a reference management programme. 

    You can:

  • Collect, store and organise your research sources; including pdfs
  • Import/export references from databases, Google Scholar and library catalogues
  • Manually input your own references
  • Create...
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