Use the Reading Pane to preview items without opening them. You can choose whether to mark previewed messages as read or use single key reading. You can also preview up to three lines of a message in the message list, and you can split the message window in long messages.

That verification method isn’t working right now: Sometimes the block may be tied to the verification method you are using.Try using another verification method connected to your account. For example, if you are using SMS to verify yourself and are hitting a block, try using an alternate email that is connected to the account to receive your authorization code.

Note: To let a user enter percentages, for example 20%, select Decimal in the Allow box, select the type of restriction that you want in the Data box, enter the minimum, maximum, or specific value as a decimal, for example .2 , and then display the data validation cell as a percentage by selecting the cell and clicking Percent Style in the Number group on the Home tab.

Select the cell you want to combine first. Use commas to separate the cells you are combining and use quotation marks to add spaces, commas, or other text.

Caution: Don't open an attachment sent in an email message unless you trust the content and the person who sent it to you.Attachments are a common method for spreading computer viruses. In the email message, select Preview from the drop-down menu next to the attachment to view the contents of the attachment without opening it.

If you receive an email notifying you of unusual activity, you can see when and where your account has been accessed—including successful sign-ins and security challenges—on the Recent activity page. Microsoft learns how you usually sign in to your account and flags events that are suspicious.

By signing in with a Microsoft account, the new MSN allows you to personalize your experience on MSN and to take that experience with you on every device, including the MSN website and the MSN apps.

Updates to the default screen and sleep settings now help you use energy more efficiently and extend battery life. You can find efficiency settings in Windows 11 at Settings > System > Power & battery.. For a guided walkthrough of how each of the power and battery settings can improve your device's performance, click the button to open the Get Help app:

Important: If you turn on two-step verification, you will always need two forms of identification.This means that if you forget your password, you need two contact methods. Or if you lose your contact method, your password alone won't get you back into your account—and it can take you 30 days to regain access.

If you can't sign into your Microsoft account, most issues can be identified by our sign-in helper tool. The tool will ask you to enter the email address or mobile phone number you're trying to sign in with and check the details you provide.