Make the everyday easier with Windows 11. When there's a lot to do, Windows 11 helps you get it done. With intuitive navigation and new multitasking tools, it brings you the performance you want and the security you need.

A delivery receipt confirms delivery of your email message to the recipient's mailbox, but not that the recipient has seen it or read it. A read receipt confirms that your message was opened.

Elevate your device by showcasing beautiful images from around the globe with Windows spotlight, or your favorite memories with a custom photo or a dynamic slide show as your lock screen background.. Stay informed and efficient with dynamic updates that bring weather, finance, sports, traffic, and app notifications right to your lock screen.

On the Home tab, in the Number group, click the arrow next to the General box, and then click More Number Formats.

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To zip (compress) files. In the search box on the taskbar, type file explorer, and then select it from the list of results.Right-click the file you want to zip, and then select Send to > Compressed (zipped) folder.. To decompress files. Open File Explorer and find the compressed folder.

Note: If you start to play a DVD or VCD in the Player Library, the Player automatically switches to Now Playing mode. The Blu-ray Disc format is not supported in Windows Media Player. To play a Blu-ray Disc, you need to use a non-Microsoft program that supports Blu-ray playback and a device capable of reading Blu-ray Discs.

The following illustration shows how these keys are arranged on a typical keyboard. Your keyboard layout might be different. Typing text. Whenever you need to type something in a program, e‑mail message, or text box, you'll see a blinking vertical line ( ) called the cursor or insertion point.It shows where the text that you type will begin.

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.

If your PC has a built-in camera or a connected webcam, you can use the Camera app to take photos and videos. To find the Camera app, select Start > Camera.. Select any heading below.