My microphone isn't working in Microsoft Teams
To learn more about changing mic settings in Microsoft Teams (free), see Manage your device settings in Microsoft Teams (free). Check your microphone. Some devices have a physical mute option on the device itself, so check that your headphone boom is not in the mute position (usually upright or away from your mouth), or that your external mic's physical mute button is not turned on.
Applies To:
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft 365 help & learning
Get Microsoft 365 support, help, and learning resources. Organize your life, expand your creativity, and protect what’s important with Microsoft 365
Applies To:
Office 2021, Office 2021 for Mac, Office 2019, Office 2019 for Mac, Office 2016, Microsoft 365 for home, Microsoft 365 for Mac, Microsoft 365 for Windows
Create a template - Microsoft Support
Tip: To change where your application automatically saves your templates, click File > Options > Save and type the folder and path you want to use in the Default personal templates location box. Any new templates you save will be stored in that folder, and when you click File > New > Personal, you'll see the templates in that folder.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365, Word for Microsoft 365, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365, Access for Microsoft 365, Excel for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac, PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 for Mac, Word for the web, Excel 2021, Word 2021, PowerPoint 2021, Access 2021, Visio Standard 2021, Excel 2021 for Mac, Word 2021 for Mac, PowerPoint 2021 for Mac, Excel 2019, Word 2019, PowerPoint 2019, Access 2019, Visio Standard 2019, Excel 2019 for Mac, Word 2019 for Mac, PowerPoint 2019 for Mac, Excel 2016, Word 2016, PowerPoint 2016, Access 2016, Visio Standard 2016
Microsoft Support
Microsoft support is here to help you with Microsoft products. Find how-to articles, videos, and training for Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft 365, Windows, Surface, and more.
Filter websites and searches using Microsoft Family Safety
Establishing internet boundaries is an important way to protect yourself and your family from inappropriate web content. Microsoft Family Safety web and search filters work across any Windows, Xbox and mobile device that has the Microsoft Edge browser and Family Safety apps installed.
Applies To:
Microsoft Family Safety
Manage background activity for apps in Windows
On the settings page for that app, change the setting for Let this app run in the background.Here’s a summary of each option: Always.The app is always allowed to run in the background—receive info, send notifications, and stay up to date—even when you’re not actively using it.
Fix your Outlook email connection by repairing your profile
On the Email tab, choose your account (profile), and then choose Repair.
Applies To:
Outlook for Microsoft 365, Outlook 2021, Outlook 2019, Outlook 2016, Office for business, Office 365 Small Business, Microsoft 365 admin
Internet Explorer Downloads - Microsoft Support
Microsoft Edge is the recommended browser by Microsoft. Support for Internet Explorer ended on June 15, 2022. Internet Explorer 11 has been permanently disabled through a Microsoft Edge update on certain versions of Windows 10.
Power efficient settings in Windows 11 - Microsoft Support
Updates to the default screen and sleep settings now help you use energy more efficiently and extend battery life. You can find efficiency settings in Windows 11 at Settings > System > Power & battery.. For a guided walkthrough of how each of the power and battery settings can improve your device's performance, click the button to open the Get Help app:
Pin an app to the taskbar - Microsoft Support
From the Start menu or apps list, press and hold (or right-click) an app, then, if available, select Pin to taskbar .