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Sending a message. If you haven't already set up messages, do the following: On your PC, in the Phone Link, select Messages. To start a new conversation, select New message. Enter the name or phone number of a contact. Select the person you want to send a message to.

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the sign-in info for your account. If you aren’t sure which email address is the right one to use for signing in, or if you can’t remember your password, see these resources for help: Find your Microsoft account email address.

If any site you visit needs Internet Explorer 11, you can reload it with Internet Explorer mode in Microsoft Edge. Get started with Microsoft Edge. To find out which version of Internet Explorer you should be running, check the info for your version of Windows.

Xbox subscription cancellations and refunds. Request a refund for digital games. Check your Xbox purchase history. Get help with purchase errors. Pre-order Xbox digital games in the Microsoft Store. Get help with a digital code or gift card.

Learn how to download, install, and configure Language Accessory Packs for Microsoft 365 to add additional display, help, and proofing tools to Microsoft 365.

FPS boost increases the number of frames per second in select games, giving you a smoother visual experience and more immersive gameplay. For TVs that support HDR10, auto HDR brings richer visuals to select games. Past-gen games will pop with brighter colors and contrasts.

To switch voice typing languages, you'll need to change the input language you use. Here's how: Select the language switcher in the corner of your taskbar. Press the language switcher in the bottom right of the touch keyboard.

The Home Bar is the bar at the top of the Game Bar screen. Press Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar, then select Widget menu in the Home Bar. From the Widget menu, choose a Favorite (the star icon) or multiple favorites. Your favorites will appear on the Home Bar for quicker access.

The SUMIFS function, one of the math and trig functions, adds all of its arguments that meet multiple criteria. For example, you would use SUMIFS to sum the number of retailers in the country who (1) reside in a single zip code and (2) whose profits exceed a specific dollar value.