How to use two-step verification with your Microsoft account
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.
Troubleshooting verification code issues - Microsoft Support
When you see a message asking you to make sure you can receive a verification code, verify or add new security info. You can skip it for 24 hours at a time, but after seven days from the first notice you'll have to verify or add new security info before you can sign in again.
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Microsoft account dashboard
Meet Windows 11: Apps and tools - Microsoft Support
Explore the new and refreshed apps of Windows 11, from Photos to Microsoft Store. Watch the video and read tips to find tools to stay creative and productive, whether on your phone or on your PC.
Xbox subscription cancellations and refunds | Xbox Support
In the following countries, you have the right to cancel a subscription that has recurring billing with immediate effect and receive a prorated refund as described in the Microsoft Consumer Subscription Prorated Refund Policy:
Sign in to Office - Microsoft Support
Sign in to www.office.com from a web browser and start using the apps on the web or access other web services associated with your account such as OneDrive.. How you sign in to an installed Office app depends on your device.
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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, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Outlook for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, OneNote for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Excel for the web, Word for the web, OneNote for the web, PowerPoint for the web, Excel 2024, Word 2024, Outlook 2024, PowerPoint 2024, Access 2024, OneNote 2024, Project Professional 2024, Project Standard 2024, Visio Professional 2024, Visio Standard 2024, Office 2024, Excel 2024 for Mac, Word 2024 for Mac, Outlook 2024 for Mac, PowerPoint 2024 for Mac, OneNote 2024 for Mac, Office 2024 for Mac, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Excel 2021 for Mac, Word 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2021 for Mac, PowerPoint 2021 for Mac, OneNote 2021 for Mac, Office 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, OneNote for Mac, Microsoft 365 for home, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Project Online, Microsoft 365 for Mac
Change how the message list is displayed in Outlook
In the Show Columns window, in the Available columns list, select a column name, and then select Add.. If the column that you want is not in the Available columns list, click the Select available columns from drop down to see additional sets of columns.. To create a custom column, select New Column, enter a Name for the column, and then select the Type and Format of information that you want ...
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Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Outlook on the web, Outlook.com, New Outlook for Windows
Check grammar, spelling, and more in Word - Microsoft Support
Word marks spelling, grammar, and stylistic issues with an underline. Control-click the word or phrase and choose one of the options. If Word incorrectly underlined a word as misspelled and you want to add that word to your dictionary so that Word will properly recognize it in the future, see Add or edit words in a spell check dictionary. If spelling or grammatical errors aren't underlined ...
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Word for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word 2024, Word 2024 for Mac, Word 2021, Word 2021 for Mac, Word 2019, Word 2016
How do I turn on AutoSave? - Microsoft Support
If you open an Office file from your recent files list via the Taskbar or the Office app, you will need to open the file as described above to enable AutoSave.. To check, hover your mouse over the recent list: Files that begin C:\Users\ in their path will not open with AutoSave, but files with https:// will.. Close and re-open the file from within the Microsoft 365 app, not the recent file list.
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Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Create a simple formula in Excel - Microsoft Support
You can create a simple formula to add, subtract, multiply or divide values in your worksheet. Simple formulas always start with an equal sign (=), followed by constants that are numeric values and calculation operators such as plus (+), minus (-), asterisk (*), or forward slash (/) signs.The following is an example of a simple formula.
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Excel for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Excel 2024, Excel 2024 for Mac, Excel 2021, Excel 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Excel 2016
Change default apps in Windows - Microsoft Support
Customizing default programs and app associations in Windows is a straightforward process that can enhance your computing experience. For instance, if you’re a developer who prefers a specific text editor for coding, changing the default application for .txt files can save you time and streamline your workflow.