Copy text from pictures and file printouts using OCR in OneNote
Note: Depending on the complexity, legibility, and the amount of text shown in the picture you've inserted, this command may not be immediately available on the menu that appears when you right-click the picture.If OneNote is still reading and converting the text in the image, wait a few moments and then try again. Some results may take up to 24-48 hours to become available.
Applies To: OneNote for Microsoft 365, OneNote 2024, OneNote 2021, OneNote 2016
Help in Notepad - Microsoft Support
To open Notepad, select the Start button, type Notepad, then select Notepad from the results.. Here are answers to a few common questions about Notepad:
Insert a form or quiz into PowerPoint - Microsoft Support
Important: If you're unable to insert a form, make sure your web add-ins aren't disabled.In PowerPoint, select Files > Options > Trust Center > Trust Center Settings.In the Trust Center dialog box, choose Trusted Add-in Catalogs.Under Use these settings to manage your web add-in catalogs, uncheck both, Don't allow any web add-ins to start and Don't allow web add-ins from the Office Store to start.
Applies To: PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for the web, Microsoft Forms
Manage app permissions for your camera in Windows
To use your camera with apps on Windows 10, you'll need to turn on some permissions in Camera settings. Then, you'll need to check your app permissions if you want to use your camera with apps.
Save disk space with OneDrive Files On-Demand for Windows
When you delete an online-only file from your device, you delete it from your OneDrive on all devices and online. You can restore deleted files and folders from your OneDrive recycle bin on the web for up to 30 days for items stored in OneDrive personal (when you're signed in with a Microsoft account), or for up to 93 days for items stored in OneDrive for work or school or SharePoint in ...
Applies To: OneDrive for Business, SharePoint Server Subscription Edition, SharePoint Server 2019, Microsoft 365 admin, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Windows
Battery saving tips for Windows - Microsoft Support
Set a shorter duration for an active display. Select Start > Settings > System > Power & battery > Screen and sleep.For On battery power, turn off my screen after, pick a shorter duration. Open Power & sleep settings. Reduce your display’s brightness. Select Start > Settings > System > Display > Brightness .Clear the Change brightness automatically when lighting changes or the Help improve ...
How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support
How to determine what is causing the problem after you do a clean boot. If your problem does not occur while the computer is in a clean boot environment, then you can determine which startup application or service is causing the problem by systematically turning them on or off and restarting the computer.
Securely browse the web in Microsoft Edge - Microsoft Support
As you browse the web, you'll see an icon in the address bar that indicates the security of the connection to the site you're visiting. This icon helps you determine if you can safely send and receive information from the site.
KB5001716: Update for Windows Update Service components
Important: If your device is out of support, it is no longer receiving security updates from Microsoft and may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.For this reason, we strongly recommend that you update to the latest version of Windows. Each version of Windows is supported for 18 months.
Automatically save photos and videos with OneDrive for Android
If OneDrive camera backup isn’t working. If automatic camera backup isn’t working, open the OneDrive app. Backups will only happen if the app is running, so swiping the app up to close it will prevent automatic backups.
Applies To: Microsoft 365 admin, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal)