Open the Start menu - Microsoft Support
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.
Clipboard in Windows - Microsoft Support
Learn how to use the cloud-based clipboard in Windows, share clipboard items across your devices, and pin items to your clipboard menu.
About Microsoft Authenticator - Microsoft Support
Microsoft Authenticator is a free app that helps you sign in to all your accounts without using a password - just use a fingerprint, face recognition, or a PIN.
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Change privacy settings in Windows - Microsoft Support
Explore subscription benefits, browse training courses, learn how to secure your device, and more.
Create a system restore point - Microsoft Support
In the search box on the taskbar, type Create a restore point, and select it from the list of results.
Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Support
Many users find that using Microsoft 365 apps with keyboard shortcuts on an external keyboard helps them work more efficiently. For users with mobility or vision disabilities, keyboard shortcuts can be easier than using the touchscreen, and are an essential alternative to using a mouse.
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, Project Online Desktop Client, Visio Plan 2, Visio in Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 1, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Office 2016, Excel for iPhone, Word for iPhone, PowerPoint for iPhone, Excel for Android phones, Outlook Calendar for Windows 10, Outlook Mail for Windows 10, PowerPoint for Android phones, Word for Android phones
Microsoft account security info & verification codes
Important: You don't need to remove old security information unless there is an account security risk (e.g. someone else has access to your old mailbox).
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
Archive in Outlook for Windows - Microsoft Support
Note: If you have a message open in its own window instead of the Reading pane, the Backspace key will not archive the message. You have to close the message and view it in the Reading pane for the Backspace keyto archive the message. When the message is open in a new window, the only way to archive the message is by using the Archive button on the ribbon.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, New Outlook for Windows
Repair apps and programs in Windows - Microsoft Support
Repair programs in Control Panel. Select the Advanced options link under the name of the app (some apps don't have this option). On the page that opens, select Repair if it's available.If it isn't available or doesn't fix the problem, select Reset.
Manage cameras with Camera settings in Windows 11
Note: Some cameras won't appear in the Camera settings page.These include infrared (IR) cameras used for Windows Hello Face authentication, cameras using DirectShow technology (like many apps provided by DSLR or action camera manufacturers so their devices can be used as webcams), and proprietary cameras that aren't managed by Windows—such as industrial cameras and many networked cameras.