You're typing along, you make a mistake, and you see the wavy red underline. You fix the mistake, but you've lost your flow, your idea. To avoid that distraction, you can turn spell check off, then check spelling manually when you're done writing.

To change appearance, select Appearance and make the changes you want to your default theme, zoom, toolbar, and fonts.

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.

Export contacts out of other email services. Export iCloud contacts. Export Gmail contacts – See Gmail help. Export Yahoo contacts – See Yahoo import and export help. Export Thunderbird contacts – See Mozilla support.

Important: You don't need to remove old security information unless there is an account security risk (e.g. someone else has access to your old mailbox).

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.

To activate Windows 11 using an internet connection: As Windows 11 will automatically activate if you are connected to the internet, you can confirm your activation status by selecting Start > Settings > System > Activation and looking under Windows.. If online activation fails, first try the activation troubleshooting in Activate Windows.. To activate Windows 11 by phone:

Alternatively, you can install any website by going to the top corner of the browser and select Settings and more … > Apps > Install this site as an app.

From the Start menu or apps list, press and hold (or right-click) an app, then, if available, select Pin to taskbar .

Learn how to join a Microsoft Teams meeting if you don't have an account. Join a Teams meeting as a guest in the Windows app or on the web.