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Microsoft Sway

Microsoft Sway is included in the Office 365 software suite and is no cost to students or instructors using their ERAU login information. It is an interactive storytelling tool best used for image-based and visually appealing presentations.

Visit ERAU's Office 365 Guide to download all Office 365 desktop applications.

Tool Requirements

Supported Browsers

  • Latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, I.E., or Safari

Operating System

  • Windows 10
  • Mac OS 10.9 or higher

Internet Connection

  • Required internet for editing & viewing content

Software Download

  • View & edit using web browser
  • Desktop application only avaliable for Windows 10
  • iOS app avaliable

Account

  • Office 365 login credentials using ERAU email

Opportunities

  • Make vertical/horizontal scrolling or slideshow presentations.
  • Access and embed online content into the presentations, including external links, videos, audio recordings, and other interactive tools.
  • Use design tools and keywords to let Sway outline your presentation.
  • Ideal for collaboration because the application is fully functional and shareable in a browser.
  • Can be shared publicly or have password-protected viewing.

Considerations

  • If your focus is to create a data driven presentation with charts, lists, and graphs, consider Microsoft PowerPoint instead of Sway.
  • Sway does not have the ability to create tables or charts for data. All graphs and tables must be imported as image files.
  • Presentations are not viewable without internet, so use PowerPoint if you need offline access.
  • Viewers must navigate content on their own. Use PowerPoint if you need to control the presentation flow.

Additional Support

For details on how to use Microsoft Sway, visit ERAU's Microsoft Sway User Guide.