Troubleshooting black or blank screens in Windows
If you experience a black or blank screen on your Windows device, try the following: To wake the screen, use one of the following keyboard shortcuts:
Microsoft Teams (free) - Microsoft Support
Get started with Microsoft Teams (free). Explore your options, find out what’s new, browse help topics, and more.
Applies To:
Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Teams personal, Microsoft Teams small business
Get help with Windows activation errors - Microsoft Support
Notes: If you don't see Go to Microsoft Store on the Activation page, contact your organization's support person.. If you made a substantial hardware changes to your device (such as replacing the motherboard) and you have a valid product key, try to activate Windows by phone.
Create professional slide layouts with Designer - Microsoft Support
This is a subscriber-only, Microsoft 365 feature. Find your version. Design ideas for one photo Applies to: PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 Current Channel: Version 1511 or later Semi-Annual Enterprise Channel: Version 1602 or later Multiple photos, color extraction, and facial recognition
Applies To:
PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for the web, PowerPoint 2024, PowerPoint 2021, PowerPoint 2019, PowerPoint 2016, PowerPoint for iPad, PowerPoint for Android tablets, PowerPoint Mobile
Windows 10 and Windows 11 in S mode FAQ - Microsoft Support
To increase security and performance, Windows 11 in S mode only runs apps from the Microsoft Store. If you want to install an app that isn't available in the Microsoft Store, or if you have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education and want to upgrade to Windows 11, you'll need to permanently switch out of S mode.
Download files from the web - Microsoft Support
Why some files won't open in Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer uses add-ons such as Adobe Reader to view some files in the browser. If a file that needs an add-on won't open, you might have an older version of the add-on, which needs to be updated.
Insert ASCII or Unicode Latin-based symbols and characters
Notes: Many languages contain symbols that could not be condensed into the 256-characters Extended ACSII set. As such, there are ASCII and Unicode variations to encompass regional characters and symbols, see Unicode character code charts by script.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Excel 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, OneNote 2024, Excel 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Excel 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, OneNote 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016
Get Windows updates as soon as they're available for your device
We're committed to delivering continuous innovation by releasing new features and enhancements into Windows 11 more frequently. Windows devices get new functionality at different times as Microsoft delivers non-security updates, fixes, improvements, and enhancements via several servicing technologies—including controlled feature rollout (CFR). ...
Install Skype for Business - Microsoft Support
The Skype for Business Basic client is designed to be used on systems that need only basic functionality. It provides instant messaging (IM), audio and video calls, online meetings, availability (presence) information, and sharing capabilities.
Applies To:
Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Skype for Business, Skype for Business Basic, Skype for Business for Android, Skype for Business for iPad, Skype for Business for iPhone, Skype for Business for Mac, Skype for Business for Windows Phone, Skype for Business Online
Remove specific prevalent malware with Windows Malicious Software ...
Microsoft generally releases the MSRT on a monthly cadence as part of Windows Update or as a standalone tool. (For exceptions, see Skipped releases.)Use this tool to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes that they made (see Covered malware families).For comprehensive malware detection and removal, consider using Windows Defender Offline or Microsoft Safety Scanner.