Press and hold (or right-click) the file or folder, select (or point to) Send to, and then select Compressed (zipped) folder. A new zipped folder with the same name is created in the same location.

Capture screen shots to use in your documents. For more details and instructions, see Use Snipping Tool to capture screenshots.. Use the PRINT SCREEN key. Pressing PRINT SCREEN captures an image of your entire screen and copies it to the Clipboard in your computer's memory.

When you reach 10,000 points (water or energy points, or combined), a real tree will be planted in Mozambique. After each tree is planted, your points will restart at zero.

You can easily insert a check mark (also known as a "tick mark") in Word, Outlook, Excel, or PowerPoint. These marks are static symbols. If you're looking for an interactive check box that you can click to check or uncheck, see: Add a check box or option button (Excel) or Make a checklist in Word. In your file, place the cursor where you want to insert the symbol.

On the Security tab, select Custom level, and then under ActiveX controls and plug-ins, do one the following: Allow Automatic prompting for ActiveX controls by selecting Enable. Allow Internet Explorer to Display video and animation on a webpage that doesn't use external media player by selecting Enable. Allow Internet Explorer to Download signed ActiveX controls by selecting Enable, or Prompt ...

You can add page breaks, but Word for the web can’t add section breaks yet. If you have the Word desktop application, use the Open in Word command to open the document and add section breaks there. When you’re done and you save the document, it will continue to be stored where you opened it in Word for the web.

If your account has been hacked, use our sign-in helper tool below to help guide you to the right solutions. The tool will ask for your email address or phone number, and either show appropriate self-help, or offer the chance to talk to an agent.

Windows Update recommends a reinstall after an update installation fails. If an update fails to install because of problems related to system files or components, you might see the following message in the Windows Update page in Settings:. Reinstall your current version of Windows to repair system files and components.

Tip: You can also use the scroll wheel on your mouse to resize desktop icons.On the desktop, press and hold Ctrl while you scroll the wheel to make icons larger or smaller. For information on how to show or hide individual Windows icons, see Find the Recycle Bin.

If installation doesn't start automatically, browse the disc to find the program setup file, usually called Setup.exe or Install.exe. Open the file to start installation.