MS Office suite Review
Microsoft Word
MS Word has always been the standard, and for good reason. It's simple, familiar, and gets the job done without being overcomplicated. I mostly use Word for writing up reports and documentation, and I’ve found that with a bit of effort and formatting skill, I can create documents that look just as polished and professional as anything built in the newer, more design-focused platforms. It’s reliable, stable, and still my first choice for most written deliverables.
Microsoft Outlook
To be honest, I only use Outlook when a workplace requires it. While I’m perfectly capable of navigating its features, I find it clunky, slow, and prone to bugs. The user interface feels outdated, and setting up account integrations often requires IT support. Compared to other modern email platforms, Outlook just doesn’t offer the same level of convenience, performance, or polish.
Microsoft OneNote
OneNote has become my go-to app for almost everything project-related. I use it as a central hub to organise all my notes, ideas, calculations, and references. The ability to create separate tabs and sections makes it incredibly easy to keep everything clean and segmented, and the sync with the mobile app is seamless — I can jot something down on my phone and pick up right where I left off on desktop. It’s surprisingly powerful, with features like live maths calculations, internal linking between notes, and effortless integration of images, drawings, and text. No matter the project, OneNote is the base of operations — all notes are taken here, all data is stored here, and every bit of thinking starts here.
Microsoft Excel
Excel is one of those programs I didn’t love at first — but over time, it’s grown into one of my favourites. After spending countless hours building and refining spreadsheets, I’ve come to appreciate just how powerful it really is. I now use Excel regularly to create detailed calculation sheets and data-driven trackers. Pivot Tables, in particular, unlock a whole new level of functionality, especially when preparing information for others to interpret. It’s a powerhouse, and I’m constantly finding new ways to make it work harder for me.
Microsoft PowerPoint
Like Word, PowerPoint is simple but effective. It’s designed for one purpose — creating visual slide presentations — and it does that very well. I use it when I need to support a pitch or communicate ideas visually in a clean, professional way. It’s intuitive, stable, and does exactly what you expect from it, without unnecessary clutter.