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How to create an Article in dotCMS
Published on September 24, 2019
Learn how to create an Article in dotCMS.
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Best practices when creating articles in dotCMS
Published on September 23, 2019
Learn about the best practices for creating an article in dotCMS.
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dotCMS Upgrade Tipsheet
Published on September 3, 2019
The dotCMS platform has undergone an upgrade and this tipsheet can help walk through some of the basic updates.
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Best practices when creating events in dotCMS
Published on June 24, 2019
Learn about the best practices for creating an event in dotCMS.
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Configuring Outlook for Windows
Published on September 29, 2018
Instructions for using the automatic configuration for Outlook for computers using Windows 7 or above with your MSU Office 365 account.
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Configuring Mac Mail and/or Calendar
Published on September 28, 2018
Instructions for using the automatic configuration for Mac Mail/Calendar with your MSU Office 365 account.
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Configuring Outlook for Mac
Published on September 28, 2018
Instructions for using the automatic configuration for Outlook for Mac with your MSU Office 365 account.
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Adding a Shared Mailbox in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions for adding a shared mailbox to your account in Outlook for Mac with your Office 365 account.
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Opening Other Calendars in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions on opening calendars that other users have shared with you in Outlook for Mac.
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Sharing Your Calendar in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions on how to share your calendar with other users in Outlook for Mac.
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Searching the Global Address Book in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions on how to search the global address book in Outlook for Mac.
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Setting Out of Office Replies in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions for how to update and turn on an out of office/auto reply using Outlook for Mac.
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Using Room and Equipment Calendars in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions on how to use Outlook for Mac to reserve existing room or equipment calendars.
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Creating and Setting Signatures in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions on how to create an email signature in Outlook for Mac as well as set the signature active.
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Setting the Default Font for Email Messages in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions for setting the default font used in your email messages using Outlook for Mac.
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Setting Rules for Automatic Email Handling in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions for setting up rules to allow Outlook for Mac to automatically sort specified emails.
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Delaying Delivery in Outlook for Mac
Published on September 27, 2018
Instructions on how to set up and email to send in the future in Outlook for Mac.
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Creating Password Protected Zip Files in Windows
Published on January 24, 2018
Instructions for using 7-Zip to create password protected zip files in Windows.
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Creating Password Protected Zip Files in Mac
Published on January 24, 2018
Instructions for using the Terminal to create password protected zip files in Mac.
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Mapping the Shared S: Drive (Windows)
Published on October 11, 2017
Instructions for adding the shared S: Drive to your Windows computer.
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Mapping the Shared S: Drive (Mac)
Published on October 11, 2017
Instructions for adding the shared S: Drive to your Mac computer.
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Mapping the MSU Entomology Shared Drive (Windows)
Published on October 10, 2017
Instructions for adding the MSU Entomology Shared Drive to your Windows computer.
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Mapping the MSU Entomology Shared Drive (Mac)
Published on October 10, 2017
Instructions for adding the MSU Entomology Shared Drive to your Mac computer.
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Resetting Your MSU NetID Password
Published on October 9, 2017
Instructions on how to reset the password for your NetID which may be required to access your MSU Office 365 account.
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Configuring Email on Apple Devices (Office 365)
Published on October 5, 2017
Instructions on how to configure your MSU Office 365 email account on your Apple devices including iPhone and iPad.
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Configuring Email on Android Devices (Office 365)
Published on October 5, 2017
Instructions on how to configure your MSU email account on your Android devices including phones and tablets.
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Configuring Email on Samsung Android Devices (Office 365)
Published on October 5, 2017
Instructions on how to configure your MSU email account on your Samsung Android devices including phones and tablets.
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Configuring the Outlook App on Apple Devices (Office 365)
Published on October 4, 2017
Instructions on how to configure your MSU Office 365 email account on your Apple devices including iPhone and iPad using the Outlook Mobile Application.
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Configuring the Outlook App on Android Devices (Office 365)
Published on October 4, 2017
Instructions on how to configure your MSU Office 365 email account on your Android devices including phones and tablets using the Outlook Mobile Application.
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Importing PST Files in Outlook for Windows
Published on October 4, 2017
Instructions for how to import .PST files into a new Outlook profile in Outlook for Windows.
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Adding a Shared Mailbox in Outlook (Office 365)
Published on October 4, 2017
Instructions for adding a shared mailbox to your account in Outlook with your Office 365 account.
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Adjusting Email Rules in Outlook
Published on October 4, 2017
Instructions on how to fix the rules set up in Outlook after your email is migrated.
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Setting the Default Calendar on Apple Devices (Office 365)
Published on October 4, 2017
Instructions for setting your default calendar to your MSU Office 365 calendar on your iPhone or iPad.
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Deleting the ANR Account from Apple Devices
Published on October 4, 2017
Instructions on how to remove your old ANR account from an iPhone or iPad.
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Deleting the ANR Account from Android Devices
Published on October 4, 2017
Instructions on how to remove your old ANR account from an Android device including phones and tablets.
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Downloading and Installing Office 365 Software for Windows
Published on October 3, 2017
Instructions for installing the Office 365 version of Microsoft Office for Windows.
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Downloading and Installing Office 365 Software for Mac
Published on October 3, 2017
Instructions for installing the Office 365 version of Microsoft Office for Mac.
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Microsoft Office 365
Published on October 2, 2017
Links to quickstart guides and instructions for using the Microsoft Office 365 suite of applications.
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Spartan Mail Online (Office 365) Mail Window
Published on October 1, 2017
A basic review of the mail window area in Spartan Mail (Office 365).
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Setting Automatic Replies in Spartan Mail Online (Office 365)
Published on October 1, 2017
Instructions for setting up an automatic reply or out of office message in Spartan Mail (Office 365).
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Creating Email Signatures in Spartan Mail Online (Office 365)
Published on October 1, 2017
Instructions for creating your email signature in Spartan Mail (Office 365).
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Setting Retention Policies for Spartan Mail Online (Office 365)
Published on October 1, 2017
Instructions for setting a retention policy for your Spartan Mail (Office 365) mailbox for automatic deletion of emails.
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Focused Inbox in Spartan Mail Online (Office 365)
Published on October 1, 2017
Instructions for turning Focused Inbox on or off for your Spartan Mail (Office 365) email.
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Clutter in Spartan Mail Online (Office 365)
Published on October 1, 2017
Instructions for turning off the Clutter automatic processing in Spartan Mail (Office 365).
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Creating Rules in Spartan Mail Online (Office 365)
Published on October 1, 2017
Instructions for creating mail handling rules in Spartan Mail (Office 365).
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Creating a Calendar Invitation in Spartan Mail Online (Office 365)
Published on October 1, 2017
Instructions for creating a calendar invitation to other MSU users, groups, rooms, etc. within Spartan Mail (Office 365).
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Sharing Your Calendar in Spartan Mail Online (Office 365)
Published on October 1, 2017
Instructions for sending a link to another user to share your calendar with them in Spartan Mail (Office 365).
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Scheduling Rooms Using the Scheduling Assistant in Spartan Mail Online (Office 365)
Published on October 1, 2017
Instructions for using the scheduling assistant in the calendar to schedule rooms in Spartan Mail (Office 365).
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Groups in Office 365
Published on October 1, 2017
Basic information on groups in Office 365 and links for more information.
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Creating Top Level Navigation Menu Links in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
From within the Content Management System (CMS), a website’s navigation is comprised of two different types of content, Folders and Pages: Top Level Navigation Links are comprised of a Folder and an Index Page.
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Creating Sub-Page Navigation Menu Links in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The final level of navigation on your site can be created as pages within a folder without "index" pages.
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Pages Tab Context Menu Options in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The Pages Tab context menu can be accessed by right clicking on the page, file, or folder you wish to modify.
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Adding Content (Generic) to a Page using the Preview Screen in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
From the Edit Tab, you are able to add new generic content including images and videos, to the page container.
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Reusing Existing Content (Generic) on a Page using the Preview Screen in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
From the Preview Screen, users can place the same block of content on multiple pages retaining the ability to only have to edit that piece of content once. The updates would then filter to all pages that content is placed on.
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Editing Content Using the WYSIWYG Editor in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The WYSIWYG Editor allows you to enter/format text, images, and videos in a way that resembles how the content will appear on the website. Many content types, such as Events or Articles, contain a WYSIWYG Editor for entering the bulk of the information.
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Reordering, Removing, and Editing Content using the Preview Screen in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The dotCMS Preview Screen allows you to reorder blocks of content on a page, remove a content block from a page (but not the system), and edit existing content blocks.
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Searching Existing Content Entries in dotCMS
Published on August 3, 2017
The content entry list can be manipulated in many ways to assist you in locating and managing all your content entires by using the Search Section of the Content Tab.
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Adding New Content (articles, events, etc.) in dotCMS
Published on August 2, 2017
From the Content Search, you can add new Article, Event, and Person entries that have the ability to populate existing listings.
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MSU Mail Protection
Published on July 11, 2017
The MSU Mail Protection Services are designed to protect your computer from virus attacks and stop you from receiving hundreds of spam email messages.
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Preparing for your ANR Account Access
Published on May 4, 2017
Instructions on how to begin the process of receiving your ANR Account access.
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Receiving Your ANR Account Password
Published on May 4, 2017
Once you have received your MSU Net ID and been notified by the appropriate individual for your area, you will need to contact the ANRTS Service Desk.
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Your MSU Account vs. Your ANR Account
Published on May 4, 2017
As an MSU and CANR/MSUE employee, you will receive two different accounts. MSU provides you with an account name called a NetID. ANR uses this NetID to create an ANR account for you.
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MSU Google Drive and Docs
Published on May 4, 2017
MSU has secured an agreement with Google to offer MSU Google Apps Education Edition to our faculty, academic faculty retirees, students and staff.
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Using the MSU Virtual Private Network - VPN
Published on May 4, 2017
When faculty, staff and graduate students are away from campus they often need to connect with servers back at MSU to do their work. When this work involves sensitive information, it is important that the Internet connection back to MSU be secure.
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MSU Web Hosting and Cascade Server
Published on May 1, 2017
MSU IT Web Hosting offers MSU units and MSU-affiliated organizations the ability to put their websites online with an approved domain name of their choice. Cascade Server is an enterprise-level web content management system.
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Zoom Web Conferencing
Published on May 1, 2017
Zoom is a cloud-based platform for video and audio conferencing, mobile collaboration, and simple online meetings.
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MSU Academic Profile
Published on May 1, 2017
Michigan State University’s Academic Profile (AP) is a web-based application for collecting faculty and academic staff accomplishments in a consistent, objective, and transparent manner.
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MSU File Storage and Sharing
Published on May 1, 2017
MSU provides services for you to upload, stream, and transfer files to other users.
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MSU IT Services
Published on May 1, 2017
Links to the MSU IT Services support website for MSU supported services.
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Creating and Setting Signatures in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions on how to create an email signature in Outlook for Windows as well as set the signature active.
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Setting the Default Font for Email Messages in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions for setting the default font used in your email messages using Outlook for Windows.
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Search Options in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions for changing the search options in Outlook for Windows.
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Setting Out of Office Replies in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions for how to update and turn on an out of office reply using Outlook for Windows.
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Setting Rules for Automatic Email Handling in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions for setting up rules to allow Outlook for Windows to automatically sort specified emails.
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View Options in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions for changing the viewing options in Outlook for Windows including Conversations and the To-Do Bar.
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Delaying Delivery in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions on how to set up and email to send in the future in Outlook for Windows.
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Directing Replies in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions on how to set up email replies to deliver to a different user in Outlook for Windows.
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Searching the Global Address Book in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions on how to search the global address book in Outlook for Windows.
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Sharing Your Outlook Calendar
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions on how to share your calendar with other ANR users in Outlook.
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Opening Other Calendars in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions on opening Outlook calendars that other users have shared with you.
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Using Room and Equipment Calendars in Outlook
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions on how to use Outlook to reserve existing room or equipment calendars.
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Using the Outlook Scheduling Assistant
Published on April 27, 2017
Instructions for how to view open times for your attendees in Outlook by using the scheduling assistant option.
