Tip: If you don't see the SharePoint app under All apps, use the Search box near the top of the window to search for SharePoint. For more information, see Where to sign in to Microsoft 365. Note: Images in this Quick Start depict the Modern experience unless otherwise indicated.

Select your version of Microsoft 365 below to learn how to activate Microsoft 365. Activate Microsoft 365 or a non-subscription version of Office. Activate Office that's pre-installed on a new Windows device. Activate an Office purchase or offer that's included on a new Windows device.

If your purchase of Office or Microsoft 365 came with a product key, you enter your product key on one of the websites listed below for your product. After you enter your key, you can download and install Office, or you can renew your Microsoft 365 subscription. Tip: Get tech expertise with Business Assist.

Click on the web address to select it, and then copy and paste it into an email, message, or post. Learn how to type a letter online using Word for the web. Choose a letter template for online letter writing. Edit, send or print your letter online.

Receive files over Bluetooth. Receive photos, videos, or other kinds of files that you or a friend shares from another device, such as a phone, laptop, or tablet. On your PC, select Start > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth & other devices. Learn how to pair.

You can set up an authenticator app to send a notification to your mobile device or to send you a verification code as your security verification method. You aren't required to use the Microsoft Authenticator app, and you can select a different app during the set up process.

If you're having trouble installing updates, see Troubleshoot problems updating Windows. For answers to frequently asked questions, see Windows Update: FAQ. Learn about Windows service packs and download the latest updates for Windows 10 and Windows 8.1.

Troubleshoot screen flickering in Windows. Screen flickering in Windows 11 is usually caused by a display driver issue or incompatible app. To determine whether a display driver or app is causing the problem, check to see if Task Manager flickers.

On the Windows 11 software download page , select Create tool now and follow the instructions to install Windows 11. Warning: Microsoft recommends against installing Windows 11 on a device that does not meet the Windows 11 minimum system requirements.

Use email templates to send messages that include information that doesn't change from message to message. You can compose a message and save it as a template, then reuse it anytime you want it, adding new information if needed. These instructions assume you've already created and saved a message template. For instructions on creating a message ...