Restrictions and limitations in OneDrive and SharePoint
Restrictions Invalid characters. Applies to: Certain characters have special meanings when used in file names in OneDrive, SharePoint, Windows and macOS, such as "*" for wildcards, and "\" in file name paths.
Applies To:
SharePoint Server 2019, SharePoint in Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 admin, OneDrive (work or school), OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive (work or school) operated by 21Vianet, OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows, SharePoint in Microsoft 365 Small Business, SharePoint operated by 21Vianet
Improve accessibility with the Accessibility Checker
Run the Accessibility Checker to check your Microsoft 365 files for issues that can make it difficult for people with disabilities to read and use the files.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, OneNote 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 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Visio Professional 2021, Visio Standard 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2021 for Mac, Word 2021 for Mac, Outlook 2021 for Mac, PowerPoint 2021 for Mac, OneNote 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Excel 2019 for Mac, Word 2019 for Mac, Outlook 2019 for Mac, PowerPoint 2019 for Mac, OneNote 2019 for Mac, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, OneNote 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Visio Standard 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin
I can’t start Microsoft Outlook or receive the error “Cannot start ...
If our automated tool can't fix your issue, or if you'd like to fix it yourself, see the next section. Let us fix your issue Download Support and Recovery Assistant for Microsoft 365. Start Outlook in safe mode and disable add-ins. Sometimes add-ins can conflict with Outlook. Starting Outlook in safe mode, which starts Outlook without add-ins ...
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Microsoft 365 admin
How to perform a clean boot in Windows - Microsoft Support
Describes how to use the clean boot process to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista.
How does Microsoft storage work? - Microsoft Support
Learn about the quotas and differences between Microsoft storage and email storage.
Applies To:
Outlook.com, Microsoft account dashboard, Microsoft Teams personal, OneDrive (home or personal), OneDrive for Mac, OneDrive for Windows
Windows Installer 4.5 is available - Microsoft Support
Describes the new and improved features of Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5. The article also discusses the issues that are addressed from earlier versions of Windows Installer.
Language Accessory Pack for Microsoft 365 - Microsoft Support
Learn how to download, install, and configure Language Accessory Packs for Microsoft 365 for additional display, help, and proofing tools.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Project Online Desktop Client, Publisher for Microsoft 365, Visio Plan 2, Excel 2021, Word 2021, Outlook 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Project Professional 2021, Project Standard 2021, Publisher 2021, Visio Professional 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Excel 2016, Word 2016, Outlook 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, OneNote 2016, Project Professional 2016, Project Standard 2016, Publisher 2016, Visio Professional 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Small Business Admin, Office 365 operated by 21Vianet - Admin
Download and install or reinstall Office 2019, Office 2016, or Office ...
Learn how to install Office 2013 on your PC or Office for Mac 2011.
Applies To:
Office 2019, Office 2016, Office 2016 for Mac, Office 2013
How to sign in to Hotmail - Microsoft Support
Hotmail is now Outlook.com. Learn how to sign in to access your Outlook.com, Hotmail, Live, or MSN email account.
Applies To:
Outlook.com
Redeem a gift card or code to your Microsoft account
Learn how to redeem a gift card, code, or Office product key and spend your balance at Microsoft Store online, on Windows, or Xbox.
Applies To:
Microsoft account dashboard