Once you've allowed microphone access to your apps, you can change the settings for each app. In Microphone settings, go to Choose which Microsoft apps can access your microphone, and turn on apps you want to use with it.For desktop apps, make sure that Allow desktop apps to access your microphone is turned on.

Creating trusted documents. When you open a new file that has active content (data connections, macros, and so on) the Message Bar appears because active content may contain viruses and other security hazards that could harm your computer or your organization’s network.. However, if you trust the source of the file, or know that the active content is secure (for example, the macro is signed ...

Some extensions change browser settings like your default search engine, new tab page, and other types of site data. To prevent extensions from changing the preferences you set up when you installed Microsoft Edge , the browser automatically turns off extensions that might change your preferred settings.. You can change settings for your extensions at any time.

Select Close to acknowledge settings choices and go back to Device Manager.The webcam will now appear under the Cameras category in the Device Manager list.

Focus is a new feature in Windows 11 that helps you minimize distractions. To help you stay on track, it integrates with the Clock app with features like a focus timer and music integration.

Character. Description. Example * Matches any number of characters. You can use the asterisk (*) anywhere in a character string.wh* finds what, white, and why, but not awhile or watch. Matches a single alphabet in a specific position. b?ll finds ball, bell, and bill.. Matches characters within the brackets.

To pin apps to the taskbar. Select Start , select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then select More > Pin to taskbar.

Access, download, or run the Surface app and the Surface Diagnostic Toolkit to help find and solve Surface problems.

Learn about Xbox online safety so you can manage your family's accounts.

Ask for design ideas any time by choosing Design > Designer on the ribbon.. If Designer doesn't have any design ideas for you or you don't see the Designer button, there are a few possible reasons for that situation. Want to learn more about Designer?