Microsoft 365 Tip of the Week

Tip of the Week: Excel Remove Spaces, Cybersecurity Tips, and Claude

Written by Aaron Kreps | May 21, 2026 5:00:00 PM
  • Remove extra spaces in Excel, even when the formatting is inconsistent.
  • Find out why browser-saved passwords are a security risk and what to use instead.
  • See how Claude Cowork functions as a colleague instead of a chatbot.

 

Microsoft

A messy spreadsheet can slow your whole workflow down. Extra spaces hiding between cells make data hard to read and even harder to sort or analyze. The good news is there's a straightforward way to fix it, even when the spacing is inconsistent or scattered throughout the sheet. This week's video walks you through exactly how to remove extra spaces in Excel, no matter how random the formatting is.

Title: Fix Extra SPACES in Excel Using TRIM and Power Query

Viewing Time: about 3 minutes


Checkout Chris Menard: https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisMenardTraining

Cybersecurity

Once your data is clean, it's worth thinking about where else small habits might be creating hidden risks. One common example is saving passwords in your browser. It feels convenient, but browser-stored passwords are more vulnerable than most people realize. A dedicated third-party password manager offers significantly stronger protection, and this week's security tip covers why making that switch is worth it.

Title: If You Use Edge, Watch This NOW

Viewing Time: under 4 minutes

Checkout All Things Secured: https://www.youtube.com/@AllThingsSecured 
 

AI

On the AI side, the shift from chatbot to active business tool is already happening. When AI is properly connected to your data, it can do more than answer questions, it can take action on your behalf. Claude Cowork is a great example of this in practice, functioning less like a search tool and more like a capable colleague who can manage tasks and work with your files directly. This week's video shows what that looks like in action.

Title: Claude Cowork for Marketing Ops

Viewing Time: under 4 minutes

Checkout Claude: https://www.youtube.com/@claude