Microsoft

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is a prolific developer of personal computer software, best known for its Windows operating system, the Microsoft Office family of productivity software and services such as Microsoft 365.

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FCPS has a large Microsoft ecosystem used primarily by staff. This includes the deployment of Windows computers, the Microsoft Office suite, and Microsoft 365. Students are able to access the Microsoft 365 products with their Chromebooks. 

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Microsoft Office is a suite of productivity applications that includes Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.

FCPS has provided some technical tips for Office.

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Windows 10 is the most recent version of the operating system from Microsoft. Officially it was released in 2015. The most notable change in Windows 10 is that Microsoft replaced the Start screen tiles from Windows 8, and brought back the Start Menu.  Windows 11 is the latest major release of the Windows operating system developed by Microsoft released to the public on October 5, 2021, FCPS is developing a deployment plan for Windows 11.

FCPS has provided some technical tips for Windows.

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Microsoft 365 is a suite of web-based apps that help you stay connected and get things done. Microsoft 365 Education offers school leaders, teachers, IT staff and students the software solutions they need to improve learning outcomes, fuel classroom efficiencies, and achieve goals,

FCPS has provided technical tips for Microsoft 365.