Sway

Microsoft Sway is a Microsoft 365 app for creating interactive, web-based presentations, reports, and newsletters. It allows users to combine text, images, and multimedia content without requiring advanced design skills. Sway automatically formats content using a built-in engine, making it easy to share via links or embed on sites.

How to Create a Sway

If you are completing an assignment that requires you to create a Sway, follow the instructions below. Microsoft Sway is a Microsoft 365 app for creating interactive, web-based presentations, reports, and newsletters. It allows users to combine text, images, and multimedia content without requiring advanced design skills. Sway automatically formats content using a built-in engine, making it easy to share via links or embed on sites.

Instructions

Follow the steps below to create your Sway. Click on the images to enlarge them for easier viewing. Some of the topics link to external sources for additional information. 

Log in

Chatham Account Login

Go to https://sway.office.com/ and log in with your Chatham account. (You can also access it through webmail.)

 

Getting Started with Sway

You can create a new Sway from scratch, from content in an existing file, or from a topic.

 

Start Creating

• If creating a Sway for a class assignment, remember to follow the assignment guidelines and rubric.
• Select Get started
• From the Welcome to Sway page, choose to Create New (start from scratch)

 

Storyline

• The Storyline is where you type, insert, edit, and format the content that tells your story.
• Content is arranged in sequential order by adding “cards.”
• Each card holds the type of content you want, such as text, images, videos, and Office documents.
• You can rearrange the cards at any time.

 

Title your Sway

• Select the Title your Sway placeholder text shown in the first card on the Storyline.
• Type a short but meaningful description of what your Sway is about. If the assignment guidelines require a specific title, use that here.

 

Add Content

• Select the + icon at the bottom of the card you want to add content after.
• Select text, image, video, or other content types.

 

Find Content

• Search for and add additional content from your computer, mobile device, or the web.
• Select Insert on the menu bar.
• Select the content source menu, and then select the content source you want to search.
• Type any search keyword or phrase into the Search sources box.
• Select Search 

 

Design and Share

• Change the design:
  • In the Design tab on the menu bar, select Styles.
  • Select the theme you want.
  • Select Customize in the Styles pane to adjust a specific aspect of the currently applied theme, such as colors, fonts, and animation emphasis.

 

• Change the layout:
  • Select the Design tab on the menu bar.
  • In the Styles pane, select whether your content should scroll vertically, scroll horizontally, or appear like a presentation.

 

• Preview your Sway:
  • The preview shows how your Sway will appear to others when you share it.
  • Preview your work in progress by clicking the Design tab.
  • Select Play on the top menu bar to fully experience your Sway.

 

• Share your Sway:
  • Select Share on the top menu bar.
  • Select an option for sharing your Sway.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can I print my Sway?

                       Yes, you can print your Sway by clicking the purple PRINT button at the top of the page.