Learn how to redeem a gift card, code, or Office product key and spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, or Xbox.

Desktop Themes. A theme is a combination of desktop background pictures, window colors, and sounds. To get a theme, expand one of the categories below, select a link for the theme, and then select Open. This saves the theme to your PC and puts it on your desktop.

Personalize your Windows device with themes—a combination of pictures, colors, and sounds—from the Microsoft Store. If you're an administrator, you can configure Windows Spotlight on the lock screen. Learn how to change your Windows desktop background (wallpaper) and accent color using personalization settings.

How Microsoft stores and maintains your search history. Learn how to receive and interpret activity reports of your child's device use, including web browsing, apps and games usage, and screen time.

How to redeem a code on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Press the Xbox button to open the guide, and then select Store. Press the View button to open the side menu, and then select Redeem. Enter the 25-character code, select Next, and then follow the prompts.

In the search box on the taskbar, type device manager, then select Device Manager from the menu.

You can link your social media account in one of two ways: Use the Xbox mobile app to scan the QR code. Select the Link option which will launch the Microsoft Edge app on Xbox. You can choose to link your Discord, Reddit, Steam, Twitch, or other social media account.

Post questions, follow discussions and share your knowledge in the Outlook.com Community. Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.

When you’re in Control Panel: Use search. To find a setting you're interested in or a task you want to perform, type a word or phrase in the search box. For example, type "sound" to find specific settings for your sound card, system sounds, and the volume icon on the taskbar. Browse.

Create a new document. On the File tab, select New. Select Blank document, or double-click a template image or type the kind of document into the Search for online templates box and press Enter. Tip: For practice using Word features, try a learning guide like Welcome to Word or Insert your first table of contents. Add and format text.