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Lunch & Learn - January 8, 2025 - Using Your Templates

Using AI with templates in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; highlighting new features like Excel exports and global search; introducing updates to the AI Review tool.

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Written by Geoff Pierret
Updated over 4 months ago

Quick Guide: Larry's Lunch 'n Learn - Using Your Templates (01.08.25)

Introduction

  • Session Start: Session begins at 12:00 PM. (1:15)

  • Agenda Overview: Focus on using AI with personal templates, hopping between tools like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. (1:41)

Using AI with Templates

Accessing and Applying Templates (4:01)

  • Microsoft Store: Access a library of templates. (4:09)

  • Creating Templates: Save your own documents as template files for reuse. (4:15)

  • Formatting in Word: Demonstration on setting headings, text format, and saving as a template. (7:12)

Exporting AI Outputs to Templates

  • Word Export: Export content from Awarded AI to Word, apply template formatting. (11:54)

  • Template Application: Steps to apply saved templates to exported documents. (12:22)

PowerPoint Slide Deck Creation

Creating and Exporting Slide Decks (20:17)

  • Slide Deck Outline: Generate slide titles and content using AI. (21:29)

  • Export Process: Export AI-generated outlines to Word, then import into PowerPoint as slides. (24:51)

New Features and Updates

Exporting to Excel (29:22)

  • CSV Downloads: New feature allowing direct table exports to Excel. (30:21)

Global Search Feature (33:38)

  • Search Functionality: Early beta feature allowing search across all content and files. (34:03)

AI Review Tool Updates (37:21)

  • Custom Evaluation Criteria: New settings allow for personalized compliance checks. (37:52)

Quick Edits and AI Assistants (40:16)

  • Prompt Library and Quick Actions: Simplified access to frequently used functions. (41:14)

Recap and Closing

Summary of Session

  • Template Usage: Exporting AI outputs into Word and PowerPoint templates. (44:54)

  • New Features: Highlighted updates including Excel exports and global search. (48:19)

Additional Information

  • Access to Recordings: Information on accessing session recordings and materials. (49:46)

  • AI Certification Program: Introduction to the new certification program and its benefits. (50:10)

Next Session Preview

  • Upcoming Topics: Focus on contract management use cases, including evaluating circular logic and conflicting clauses. (51:47)

Conclusion

  • Thank You Note: Closing remarks and appreciation for attendees. (52:46)

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