Back up your BitLocker recovery key. Device encryption in Windows. Recovery options in Windows. Learn different ways to locate your BitLocker recovery key in Windows, and learn about how BitLocker might have been activated on your system.

Enable automatic out of office replies from Outlook for Android or Outlook for iOS. Use rules to send an out of office message. How to send automatic out-of-office replies from Outlook (depending on the type of email account you have).

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 you don't recognize a charge on your account, go to the Manage your payments page of your Microsoft account dashboard and select "Investigate". Learn more. Here are the most likely causes for an unrecognized charge: A Microsoft subscription has recurring billing enabled.

With a USB-C connection, you can charge your Windows 11 PC, and you can also connect to other USB Type-C devices such as mobile phones, docking stations, display adapters, and other devices that have a USB-C port. Unfortunately, some combinations of hardware and software may cause problems. If this happens, you may get a notification that there ...

In Microphone settings, go to Choose which Microsoft apps can access your microphone, and turn on apps you want to use with it. For desktop apps, make sure that Allow desktop apps to access your microphone is turned on. Allow access to the microphone on this device.

Switch voice typing languages. To switch voice typing languages, you'll need to change the input language you use. Here's how: Select the language switcher in the corner of your taskbar. Press the language switcher in the bottom right of the touch keyboard.

Earn points toward rewards by doing the stuff you do every day. It’s easy and it’s free. All you need to do is sign up, and Microsoft Rewards will be included in your Microsoft account: Microsoft Rewards. Once you’ve signed up, sign in to your Microsoft account to see your current points.

Block suspicious macros in Office on Windows 10 S. How malware can infect your PC. Improve security, evaluate and mitigate the risks of running macros, and see how to enable or disable macros for Microsoft 365.

Learn how to activate Windows using a product key or digital license, check your activation status, and link your Microsoft account.