| Software criteria | Software specificities |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Microsoft Sway is a professional digital storytelling app for business that helps you and your colleagues express ideas using an interactive, web-based canvas. |
| Apps integration | PowerPoint. |
| Supported browser | Latest version of Internet Explorer , Microsoft Edge or Chrome. |
| External sharing | Yes. |
| Limitation | File size limits. |
| Desktop client |
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| Accessibility | Accessibility features in Sway. |
| Get it! | M365 Portal |
Eligibility
- A1 license: Available for Faculty clinicians, long-term disability academic or support staff, and casual paid/hourly/unpaid positions, Adjunct Professors and Emeritus Professors.
- A5 license for Faculty: Available for Professors, research associates (except postdoctoral fellows), librarians, power plant and trades personnel in the following groups: SSUO, PIPSC, management positions (NM) and confidential positions (NC)
- A5 license for student: Full-time and part-time students, student workers (CUPE, TA/RA, WSP, Scholarships) and for post-docs.
Fees
Sway is part of M365 service and provided at no cost to eligible users.
Features
- Microsoft Sway's built-in design engine helps you produce professional, visually appealing reports, presentations, and more without the need for extensive formatting or additional training.
- You can also modify the results to get the unique look and feel you want. Microsoft Sway makes your creation look great in any browser on any screen, and it can be shared with colleagues and customers by simply sending a link.
- Microsoft Sway helps you find and pull together all sorts of content without leaving the app, so you can drag and drop your images, text, videos, and charts right on to your canvas.
Technical support
Self Support: Information Technology provides no support for the software, user is invited to do their own troubleshooting. Accounts or application access issues can contact the Self-Service Centre.