Microsoft Sway
On this page:
- About Microsoft Sway
- Available To
- Benefits and Key Features
- Getting Started
- Usage Instructions
- Other Resources
About Microsoft Sway
Microsoft Sway is a presentation application included in the Microsoft 365 package. Sway allows users to pull content from local devices or internet sources such as Facebook, OneDrive, and YouTube. Sway is tied to your Microsoft account and can be viewed and edited from any browser when connected to the internet.
Available To
Students, Faculty, Staff
Benefits and Key Features
Sway makes it easy to create and share interactive reports, stories, presentations, and more. It allows you to add your own text and pictures, or search for relevant content from other sources. Sway allows you to share your content with your classmates and coworkers, and allows you to control who views your presentations.
Getting Started
You can access Sway using the following methods:
WINGS Website
Log in to WINGS with your "w" username and password
Click on the Office 365/Email link in the top right corner to access your Microsoft 365 account
Click on the grid in the top left corner of the Microsoft 365 screen
Select the Sway application
Microsoft 365 Login Page
Log in to Microsoft 365 (http://outlook.wright.edu) with your Microsoft 365 username and password
Click on the grid in the top left corner of the Microsoft 365 screen
Select the Sway application
Usage Instructions
To begin using Sway, sign in to your Wright State Microsoft 365 account and open the Sway application in the menu bar.
For more information on using Sway, visit Microsoft Sway.
Other Resources
Linked below are some other helpful resources for Microsoft Sway information.
- University Policy 11300: Wright State University IT Security Policy
No Microsoft Sway specific information, but does contain valuable information on how to protect sensitive university data with regards to cloud storage - What is Sway?
- Frequently Asked Questions
