Microsoft Sway Features

Provides a variety of slide design tools, such as animations, icons and transitions.

Provides tools to help the presentation experience for both user and audience, including voice over narration and a presenter-only view with notes and annotations.

Provides an autosave option to prevent file loss.

Gives users a variety of chart and graph options that can be editied within the presentation.

Provides users with a pre-built library of useable slide templates.

Allows users to customize their own templates.

Digitally share pre-made materials and self-created content with others

Centralized repository to store content and assets

Collection of images, videos and other digital content that can be used

Digitally share screen view with others

Contains in-application messaging abilities.

Is accessible from a mobile device and by users on the go.

Provides a cloud based version of the platform

Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.

Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements.

Provides the ability to generate video from a text prompt.

Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.

Produces music based on provided style or parameters.

Simulates human-like speech from text inputs.

Provides the ability to generate images from a text prompt.

Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.

Presenter can see and hear participants and vice versa

Create professional looking videos by manipulating video footage with filters, special effects, trimming, filters and transitions

Edit text as needed

Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems

Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view

Track and monitor efficient handling of all changes/transitions

Graphical representation of data

Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving

Import or export content

Import and export data to and from software applications

Track employee/learner's progression through training programs

Supports audio files

Broadcast live or pre-recorded presentations, including slides, videos, and multimedia content, over the internet

Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat

Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components

Tracks metrics that provide insight into how a user interacts with any interface or product

Edit, touch up, and convert images for publishing

Edit offline

A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users

Input 3D objects

Convert data into a code for security

Use tools to engage with viewers (e.g., commenting, chat room, polling, and Q&A)

Supports various video file formats

Record audio and/or video

Track revisions and updates made to files and navigate between different versions

Presenter-only view that shows notes, slides, and helps the presenter keep track of time, while the audience views only the slides.

Digital displays use technologies such as LCD, LED, projection and e-paper

Present offline

Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns

Access software remotely via mobile devices

View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data

Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made

Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities

Create playlists of content and media types & manage the distribution of those playlists to display screens

Connect with meeting participants remotely over video

Ability to insert animations/transitions

Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc.

Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding

Allow the audience to interact or engage with the content

Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria