Introduction to Outlook Data Files (.pst and .ost)
Note: In earlier versions of Outlook, IMAP accounts also used an Outlook Data File (.pst).In Outlook 2016 and Outlook for Microsoft 365, IMAP accounts use Offline Outlook Data Files (.ost). You can also use an Outlook Data File (.pst) to backup or export items from any type of email account.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
KB5012170: Security update for Secure Boot DBX
Issue. Next step. If BitLocker Group Policy Configure TPM platform validation profile for native UEFI firmware configurations is enabled and PCR7 is selected by policy, it may result in the update failing to install.. To view the PCR7 binding status, run the Microsoft System Information (Msinfo32.exe) tool with administrative permissions.
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Repair an Office application - Microsoft Support
The steps to access the repair tool vary depending on your operating system. Right-click the Start button (lower-left corner) and select Apps and Features on the pop-up menu.
Applies To: Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, Outlook for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, OneNote for Microsoft 365, 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, Visio Standard 2021, Office 2021, OneNote 2021, Excel 2019, Word 2019, Outlook 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Project Professional 2019, Project Standard 2019, Publisher 2019, Visio Professional 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Office 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, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, 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, InfoPath 2013, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise, Office 365 Germany - Enterprise admin
Storage Spaces in Windows - Microsoft Support
Parity spaces are designed for storage efficiency and protect your files from drive failure by keeping multiple copies.Parity spaces are best for archival data and streaming media, like music and videos. This storage layout requires at least three drives to protect you from a single drive failure and at least seven drives to protect you from two drive failures.
Change an email signature - Microsoft Support
Whether it’s a new job title (congratulations!) or a phone number change, make sure you keep your email message signature up-to-date. If you're using new Outlook, for more information about email signatures, or if you haven’t created one yet, see Add a signature to messages.. Select File > Options > Mail > Signatures.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016
"Access Denied" or other errors when you access or work with files and ...
If the Encrypt contents to secure data check box is selected, you have to have the certificate that was used to encrypt the file or folder to be able to open it. In this situation, you should obtain the certificate from the person who created or encrypted the file or folder, or have that person decrypt the file or folder.
Use add-ins in Outlook - Microsoft Support
Notes: Starting in Outlook for Windows Version 2303 (Build 16215.10000), the All Apps button replaces the Get Add-ins buttonon the ribbon to view installed add-ins and access the Office Store.If you’re using an earlier version of Outlook, you'll see the Get Add-ins button instead.. If you don't see All Apps on the ribbon, your administrator may have turned off add-ins for your organization.
Applies To: Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Outlook on the web, New Outlook for Windows, Outlook Web App
Change from a local account to a Microsoft account
When you initially setup your Windows device, you might have opted to use a local account instead of a Microsoft account. The main difference between a local account and a Microsoft account is that a local account is specific to one device, while a Microsoft account can be used across multiple devices and Microsoft services.
Change page orientation to landscape or portrait - Microsoft Support
Choose either portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation for all or part of your document.
Applies To: Word for Microsoft 365, Word for the web, Word 2021, Word 2019, Word 2016