How To Create a Sway

What is Sway?

Sway is a new app from Microsoft Office that makes it easy to create and share interactive presentations.

With Sway, there’s no need to spend lots of time on formatting. Its built-in design engine takes care of making your creation look its best. If the initial design doesn’t quite match your taste or mood, you can easily apply another.

It’s super easy to share your finished Sways. Family, friends, classmates, and teachers can see your creations on the Web.

  1. Sign in to start creating

To get started with Sway, visit any browser and then clickSign inon the top menu bar.

When prompted, enter you email address

Regular system log in password

On theMy Swayspage that opens after you’ve signed in, click or tapCreate Newto start creating your first Sway.

  1. Get to know the Sway Storyline

TheStorylineis where you type, insert, edit, and format the content that tells your story. Content is arranged in sequential order by adding “Cards,” each of which holds the type of content you want — such as text, images, videos, and even Office documents. The order of cards can be rearranged at any time to suit your needs.

  1. Give your Sway a title

Click theTitle your Swayplaceholder text shown in the first card on the Storyline, and then type a short but meaningful description of what your Sway is all about. When you later share your finished Sway, this title will be the first thing that others will see.

  1. Add images and text to your Sway

To add basic content to your Sway, such as text and images, click or tap the<+>icon in the bottom left corner of any existing card, and then choose the type of content you want to add. To see all available options, clickCardson the top menu bar. If you prefer, you can also drag and drop text and images right onto your Storyline. (Don’t hesitate to experiment — you can change the order of your content at any time and customize each card the way you want.)

  1. Add content to your Sway

You can easily search for and add additional content to your Sway, such as an image that is stored on your computer or mobile device. Sway can also search the Web for the most relevant content, such as videos, and add it to your Sway. On the top menu bar, clickInsert, select your preferred content source from the menu, and then enter any search keyword or phrase into theSearch sourcesbox.

  1. Preview your Sway

You can preview your work in progress at any time by clicking the left-facing arrow next to thePreviewpane near the upper right. When you preview your Sway, you can see how it will appear to others when you later decide to share it. To fully experience your Sway (including any interactivity options that you’ve added on theLayoutmenu), click thePlaybutton on the top menu bar.To return to your Storyline when you’re done previewing your Sway, click the right-facing arrow near the upper left.

7.Change the design and layout of your Sway

Sway lets you focus on what you’re trying to communicate by taking care of the formatting, design, and layout of your content.To choose a design for your Sway, clickDesignon the top menu bar, and then select the theme you want. 0

  1. Share your Sway

Ready to share your Sway with the world — or perhaps just with selected people? Click theSharebutton on the top menu bar and then select howyou want to share your Sway.

**Go mobile with Sway**

Sway works on the computer, ipad, or your mobile device.

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Sway for iOS
Find the free Sway app for your Apple iPhone or iPadon the App Store.

  • Sway for Windows 10
    Find the free Sway app for your Windows 10 devicein the Windows Store.