Essential Digital Know-How
Everyday digital skills for studying, collaborating, and working effectively.
These pages help you build the core digital skills needed for university work. You’ll find practical guidance on saving and organising your work, using cloud storage, managing different file types, and making documents accessible.
Saving, Backups, and File Versions – How to save your work safely, avoid losing files, and recover earlier versions if something goes wrong.
Cloud Storage and File Organisation – How to organise your files using folders, manage cloud storage, and avoid confusion between local and online copies.
Understanding File Types and Formats – How to choose the right file type for assignments, convert between formats like PDF and Word, and avoid submission problems.
Accessibility in Office Documents – Simple steps to make Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files more accessible for everyone — including using alt text, heading styles, and the Accessibility Checker.
Tip: For help with creating documents or presentations, check the sections on Working with Documents (Microsoft Word) and Presenting Your Work (PowerPoint).