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How to go passwordless with your Microsoft account
Going passwordless refers to removing your password and using a passwordless method to sign in instead. Passwordless solutions such as Windows Hello, the Microsoft Authenticator app, SMS or Email codes, and physical security keys provide a more secure and convenient sign-in method. While passwords can be guessed, stolen, or phished, only you can provide fingerprint authentication, or provide ...
Applies To: Microsoft account dashboard
How do I reassign hot keys for my keyboard? - Microsoft Support
Note: The options listed in this wizard vary depending on the key selected.For example, since you cannot reassign the Windows key, the only option available is to disable it.
Join a meeting in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support
To learn more, check out the Join a Teams meeting video. Join by link. All you need to join a Teams meeting is a link. Select Join the meeting now in your meeting invite to be taken to a page where you can choose to either join on the web or download the desktop app.. If you already have the Teams app, the meeting will open there automatically.
Applies To: Microsoft Teams
Get Windows Media Player - Microsoft Support
Windows Media Player is available for Windows-based devices. Use this table to find the right version of the Player for your system. (If you've got a Mac, you can download Windows Media Components for QuickTime to play Windows Media files.)
Introducing Microsoft Phone Link and Link to Windows
We want to hear from you! Please continue to share your feedback with us — either in the Google Play Store, directly in the Phone Link and Link to Windows apps, or at the bottom of this article.
OneDrive desktop app for Windows - Microsoft Support
Windows 10 . Select the Start button, type Programs and select Add or remove programs in the list of results.. Under Apps & features, find and select Microsoft OneDrive, and then select Uninstall.. If you don't see OneDrive in the list, press the Windows key and R to open a Run dialog, then type appwiz.cpl and press OK.
Block or unblock senders in Outlook - Microsoft Support
Notes: If you have existing lists of safe names and addresses, you can move that information into Outlook. Click Import from File and browse for the list file that you want. To create a file that uses your current list, click Export to File and then specify where you want the new file saved.. To change a name on the list, click the name that you want to change and then click Edit.
Applies To: New Outlook for Windows
Forgotten your Microsoft account username - Microsoft Support
You weren't able to find your username. If the username lookup wasn't successful, try looking for your Microsoft account username within other products or services that you know are associated with that account.
Excel not responding, hangs, freezes or stops working
When you run Excel in safe mode, it bypasses functionality and settings such as alternative startup location, changed toolbars, startup folders used by Excel, Excel add-ins, and most COM add-ins. While add-ins can enhance your experience, they can occasionally interfere, or conflict with Excel. You can safe mode troubleshoot in one of two ways:
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel 2021, Excel 2019, Excel 2016