Activate Office - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office with different scenarios and methods. Find troubleshooting tips for activation errors and product keys.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project for Office 365
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
Learn how to locate your BitLocker recovery key, a 48-digit number needed to unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. See where to find it attached to your Microsoft account, work or school account, printout, or USB flash drive.
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
Learn how to access your Hotmail or Outlook.com email account with your Microsoft Account password. Find troubleshooting tips, service status, and help options if you have problems signing in.
Applies To: Outlook.com
Change or update your email password in Outlook for Windows
Learn how to change or update your email password in Outlook for Windows if you forgot it or need to reset it. Find instructions for Microsoft 365, Outlook.com, and third-party providers.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft 365 admin, New Outlook for Windows
Activate Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to activate Windows 11 using a digital license or a 25-character product key. Find out how to check your activation status, link your Microsoft account, and troubleshoot activation issues.
Change your browser home page - Microsoft Support
Learn how to change your home page in different browsers, including Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. You can use a custom URL or the current page as your home page.
Microsoft 365 Customer Service and Support
Find out how to get technical support for Microsoft 365 products and services, depending on your subscription type and version. Chat or request a call back from a support expert, or use the search box or the community forum for more help.
Applies To: Office 2024, Office 2024 for Mac, Office 2021, Office 2021 for Mac, Office 2019, Microsoft 365 for home
View and reply to encrypted messages in Outlook for Windows
A message that is encrypted by Microsoft 365 Message Encryption is delivered to a recipient’s inbox just like any other email message. If the recipient has an Microsoft 365 email account and new Outlook, they'll see an alert about the item's restricted permissions in the Reading pane.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2024, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, New Outlook for Windows
Open file links directly in Office desktop apps - Microsoft Support
Learn how to change your file open preference to open links to Word, Excel, or PowerPoint files in the Office desktop apps instead of the web apps. This feature works for files stored on OneDrive or SharePoint and requires Microsoft 365 subscription.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac
Open your entire favorites bar in Microsoft Edge
Learn how to access all your Favorites Bar shortcuts in the new Microsoft Edge web browser. Follow the simple steps to right-click Favorites bar and choose Open all, or Open all in new window, or Open all in new InPrivate window.