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How to create an app password. To create an app password, take the following steps. You can repeat these steps to create an app password for as many apps or devices as you need. Go to the Advanced security options of your Microsoft account dashboard and scroll down to the App passwords section. Create password.

How to start voice typing. To use voice typing, you'll need to be connected to the internet, have a working microphone, and have your cursor in a text box. Once you turn on voice typing, it will start listening automatically. Wait for the "Listening..." alert before you start speaking.

Advanced startup options (including safe mode) Windows 7. The Advanced Boot Options screen lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes. You can access the menu by turning on your computer and pressing the F8 key before Windows starts. Some options, such as safe mode, start Windows in a limited state, where only the bare essentials ...

Manage suggested recipients in Outlook for iOS and Android. Add, find, edit, or delete a contact in Outlook. As you type inside the To, Cc, or Bcc boxes, Outlook suggests recipients. The Auto-Complete List can be turned off.

Organize your Inbox with Archive, Sweep, and other tools in Outlook on the web. Get help with signing in, changing passwords, creating and sending mail, deleting mail, creating folders, and more in Outlook on the web.

To open the Start menu—which contains all your apps, settings, and files—you can do any of the following: On the center or left end of the taskbar, select the Start icon. Note: Your taskbar settings determine where the taskbar is located. Press the Windows logo key on your keyboard.

While you’re playing a game, press the Windows logo key + G to open Game Bar. Choose Widget Menu > Capture. Choose Start recording, Take screenshot, or Record last…. Record last… turns the most recent moments of play into a game clip when background recording is turned on.

Open .eml, .msg, and .oft files in Outlook. New Outlook for Windows. You can use drag and drop to open email messages saved with the extension .eml, .msg, .oft in new Outlook for Windows. Note: You must have an active Internet connection to open these file types.

If you're using Outlook for Windows, see Fixes or workarounds for recent issues in Outlook for Windows. If you're having problems accessing Outlook.com, you can see the status of Microsoft Office Online Services at the Service Health portal. If you're having problems sending or receiving email, read how to Fix Outlook.com email sync issues .