Microsoft 365 Office Editor: Usage Guide

Create or edit Microsoft 365 files from within Showell.

Microsoft 365 Office Editor: Available Options

The MS 365 Office Editor allows you to create and edit Office files directly in your Workspace, or from your My Files, providing a seamless and efficient workflow.

These files are synced with your Microsoft 365 account, ensuring that you can access them both from Showell and your MS365 account with ease.

You have the capability to:

  • Create new Office files, enabling you to start projects or documents from scratch.
  • Edit existing Office files that were initially created in your Workspace/My Files, allowing you to make updates and changes seamlessly within the Showell platform.

 



Authorize the connection Between Microsoft 365 and Showell

When using the Microsoft 365 File Editor for the first time, it will ask you to login and authorize the connection between Microsoft 365 and Showell. This only has to be done once.


1. In the Showell App, use any of the available Microsoft File Editor options to enable the authorization

2. Login with your Microsoft 365 account/Workspace and Allow that Showell can access.

  • Showell will never view, edit or remove files that you have stored on your Microsoft 365 account that are not used in Showell.
  • When you edit or create Office Files in Showell, this will automatically sync and store to your personal Microsoft 365 account.
  • Office Files removed from Showell will not be removed from your Microsoft 365 account.

3. You're all set up > Click Continue to start editing/creating

💡 Note: When authorizing the connection, you may require 'Microsoft 365 admin approval'. This step is necessary only once and must be completed by an Admin of your Microsoft 365 Company account. Once approved, neither you nor other users will need to repeat this process again.

 



Create, edit and sync Office Files

Within your Workspace or My Files, you have the capability to seamlessly create and edit Office files to initiate or revise projects directly within Showell.

Office 365 Editor

Create Office Files

1. In the Showell App for Web, navigate to your My Files

  • Or as an Admin, navigate to the desired location in your Workspace

2. Click the '+ Add' button in the top right, and choose to add an Office File:

  • New PowerPoint
  • New Word document
  • New Excel spreadsheet

3. Give the new file a name and click Continue

4. The Office File will now open as a new window

  • You have now created a copy of the opened file in your own Microsoft 365 account
  • You can make all the edits you'd like
  • Changes are instantly and automatically saved to your Microsoft 365 account

5. Ready? Close the window and Navigate back to Showell

6. Within Showell, You'll be informed that the new file is being saved into your My Files.


Edit Office Files

Any Office file you've created in Showell, can also be edited.

Edit Microsoft 365 Office Files

1. In the Showell App, navigate to your My Files and find the Office File you wish to edit

  • Or as an Admin, navigate to the desired location in your Workspace

2. Open the drop-down menu by clicking the 3 dots next to the document name

3. Select 'Edit in Microsoft 365'.

  • This will simply open the file and you are free to make changes. This will not create an additional file.

4. Ready? Close the window and Navigate back to Showell

5. Within Showell, You'll be informed that the new file is being saved.


Sync from Microsoft 365

If you've made changes to the Office file in your Microsoft 365 account, you can sync the changes.

1. In the Showell App for Web, find the Office File you wish to sync

2. Open the drop-down menu by clicking the 3 dots next to the document name

3. Select 'Sync from Microsoft 365'

 

💡 FAQ


How to I activate the MS Office Editor on my Showell Workspace?

MS Office editor is a Showell Add-on. If you'd like to know more:

What types of MS Office formats are compatible with the Editor Feature?

The MS Office Editor is compatible with PowerPoints, Excel, and Word documents.

Is the Office Editor available from all Showell Apps?

Currently the Office Editor is only supported with the Showell App for Web. However, this will soon be introduced to all Showell Apps (Windows, iOS and Android).

🔔 Troubleshooting

 

Why do I not see the same options as this article informs about?

You might be utilizing the older version of MS Office Desktop Editor. This article focuses on our renewed Microsoft 365 Office Editor with enhanced features and integration with your Microsoft 365 account.

Rest assured, we will continue to support the old Office Editor until you, your company, and Workspace have fully transitioned to the new version.

For more information: please visit the MS 365 Editor Information Guide, contact your dedicated Showell contact person or Showell Support.

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