Modern automation in Excel with Power Automate
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Note: This session will be held at a new location. Please check the details below.
In this session, we will get an introduction to modern automation in Excel with Power Automate, which is a Microsoft product that allows to set automatic workflows and offers a free version that anyone can use.
We'll explore the Power Automate service and see how we can use it to connect Excel to various services like email to quickly create powerful automations.
The session will cover the topics:
- Demo flow
- Overview of Power Automate
- Building a simple flow
- Sending emails from Excel
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This session will be presented by John MacDougall, Microsoft MVP.
John MacDougall is a Microsoft MVP since 2017 and runs a blog and YouTube channel focused on Excel and other Microsoft technologies. The quality and value of the content shared by John is incredible!
Blog: https://www.howtoexcel.org
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/howtoexcelblog
John has been working as a freelance consultant since 2018 to help clients solve their business problems using the Office 365 suite of tools.
If you are looking to modern ways to automate tasks in your business or work, you don't want to miss what John has to show us. We are looking forward to meeting you there!
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AGENDA:
6:00 - 7:15 - Modern automation in Excel with Power Automate (by John MacDougal)
7:15 - 7:45 - Networking and Refreshments
7:45 - 8:00 - Notes from the Microsoft Excel Team Principal Manager's presentation at the Excel Weekend 6 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (by Celia Alves)
Register early as seats are limited.
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PARKING: Parking
The MaRS underground lot can be accessed via Elizabeth Street, just south of College Street on the west side of the road. It can also be accessed via University Avenue when driving northbound, just past the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, south of College Street. Substantial additional parking is available at a host of parking garages and above ground lots within a two-block radius.
Monday to Friday
5 a.m.–5 p.m.: $4 per half hour; $20 daily max. (expires at 10 p.m.)
5 p.m.–5 a.m.: $4 per half hour; $6 evening max. (to 8 a.m.)
Saturday, Sunday, Holidays
5 a.m.–5 p.m.: $4 per half hour; $8 daily max. (5 a.m.)
5 p.m.–5 a.m.: $4 per half hour; $6 evening max. (to 8 a.m.)
Transit
Subway: MaRS offers direct access to the Queen’s Park subway station, with connecting service to Go Trains at Union Station.
Streetcar: The eastbound and westbound College Street streetcars (506 Carlton) stop directly outside MaRS at the intersections of College Street and University Avenue, as well as College Street and Elizabeth Street.
Charter Bus: The Toronto Coach Terminal is located just south of MaRS at Elizabeth Street and Edward Street.
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How to find us:
Located in MaRS, Suite 120 - first floor next to Simpli Financial and across from the Concierge desk.
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The MS Excel Toronto facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/326753741576514/
