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Where can I find self-help content for the new Outlook.com features for Mail, Calendar, and People? |
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- Self-help content is available here
- You can also search for help content within the Outlook.com web application.
- Click Help in the top, right menu bar.A side pane will open with links to common questions.
- Enter keywords in the search box to view a list of self-help articles.
- Click again to close the side pane.
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How do I find the Options menus? |
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Click Setting in the top, right menu bar. You'll see several links to change options in Outlook.com to customize your view. |
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How do I turn off the Preview Text in the list of email messages? |
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Click Settings in the top, right menu bar and select Display Settings. Under Display Settings, click Message list, click Hide preview text, and click OK to save. |
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What is the best way to attach a photo to a message or calendar event? |
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When creating a new email message or calendar event, click on the Picture icon above the message text area. Select a photo from your computer (or cloud storage option) to insert in the message. |
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How do I sign out? |
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Click your profile picture in the top, right corner of the menu bar, and click Sign out. |
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Is Outlook.com merging with Office 365? |
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We are bringing together several email and calendar components of Outlook.com and Office 365, to improve engineering efficiencies and provide better consistency of user experiences. While we are converging many of the features of the two offerings, Outlook.com and Office 365 will remain distinct services. |
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Can Microsoft reset the password of my Microsoft Account? |
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Please note that for security reasons we can only assist you with forgotten passwords or other sign-in issues with your Microsoft Account is online. To reset your Microsoft Account, Online, kindly visit the following site and complete the required steps;microsoft account |
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Why couldn't sign in to my Outlook.com Email Account? |
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If you are unable to sign in, kindly try the following steps:- Clear your Internet Explorer cache and browser cookies. Visit the following link for steps;
- If you're still unable to sign-in after clearing the cache and cookies, please try resetting your password;https://account.live.com/password/reset
- If you have cleared cache, cookies and tried to reset your password and find that you are still unable to access your Emails Account, Microsoft recommends you complete and submit the following Account Validation form Online;https://account.live.com/acsr
Note: - Kindly provide as much information as possible.
- For questions with multiple-choices please pick more answers where applicable instead of a single answer.
- Provide precise information because the more accurate the information is, the more likely users will pass account validation
- Please be reminded that these Online requirements are here to protect your privacy and account from being compromised.
- If none of the self-help steps solves your problem, please seek Online support from the following communities:
- https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/products/windows?os=windows-10
- https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windowslive
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What should I do If I do not pass the Online Account Validation Process? |
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If you are not able to pass account validation requirements, you are encouraged to re-submit the Online validation form with more accurate information to assist with the validation process. Alternatively, we recommended that you create a new Microsoft Account.Note: - Microsoft treats your privacy and account security seriously and it is necessary for you satisfy the questions in the validation form accurately as Microsoft uses this to assess rightful ownership of a Microsoft Account.
- Microsoft is unable to provide access to the Microsoft Account if insufficient proof of ownership can be established.
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How does the "Call us Overprotective" initiative help me? |
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This initiative helps to protect your personal data. We're asking everyone with a Microsoft Account to ensure security information associated with their account is accurate and up-to-date. When your security info (like an alternate email address or phone number) is current, it simplifies verification of your identity if there's ever a problem. Verifying your security info is not optional, we need to do this to keep your Microsoft Account secure. For more information about Microsoft Account Security visit the following site; https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/12428/microsoft-account-security-info-and-security-codes |
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Can I switch back from Outlook.com to Hotmail? |
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There is no longer an option to switch back to Hotmail. Your Hotmail address and password, saved emails, contacts, calendars, and rules were automatically moved to your new Outlook.com inbox.
We think Outlook.com builds on the great tools in Hotmail, and we hope you'll agree. You get all the features you loved in Hotmail, like Sweep and one-click Unsubscribe, along with new features like archiving and a refreshed design. Outlook.com helps you see and do more from your inbox quickly. The streamlined interface shows more messages at a glance, and the new toolbar helps you complete everyday email tasks with fewer clicks. |
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How are the common Questions&Answers for outlook mail? |
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Accessibility General- Why is my app in the wrong language?
Your selected language must match one of the supported languages for Mail and Calendar for Windows 10. To see the supported languages for Mail and Calendar and for steps to set your preferred language in Windows 10, see Supported languages in Mail and Calendar. - What do I need to get started with Mail and Calendar?
All you need is an email address and a password. We’ll show you how to add your account, send your first email, and create your first event. - What languages do the Mail and Calendar apps support?
The apps support a variety of different languages. Once you change your language in Windows 10, you should see the changes in Mail and Calendar as well. - Where are my email messages or events?
If you don’t see older emails, you might need to change your sync duration If your older events, or events far in the future, aren't visible, don't worry. The events are still there, but are outside the range that Calendar for Windows 10 displays. Learn more. - Why is my account out-of-date?
If you’re receiving a message that your account settings are out-of-date, update the password? stored in the Mail and Calendar apps. - How can I delete or remove an account?
You can delete or remove an account from either the Mail or Calendar app. You can't delete the default account, but you can turn off email for that account. - Can I change the color of the Mail and Calendar windows?
Yes. You can change the window color, switch from light to dark theme, or add a background photo to the app. You can't add a background photo to an individual email message. - Can I get notifications in the Mail app?
Yes. In the Mail app, you can turn on notifications for accounts and pinned folders. Email - I'm having sync issues.If your email messages aren't appearing, you can try to resolve your sync issues.
- How do I add my email to my phone or tablet?
You can add your Microsoft email account via Settings. See Set up email in Mail for Windows 10 for more information. - Some of my emails are missing or disappearing. If you don’t see some or all of your email messages and you’re not receiving an error, you might need to change your sync duration.
- I can't see images or links in email messages. You might have cleared the Always download full message and Internet images check box in your sync settings. Go to Settings > Manage Accounts, select your account, and then choose Change Mailbox sync settings.
- How do I change the size or format of the text?
When reading email, you can zoom in and out, and when writing email, you can change the font size, color, or format, as well as the zoom level. See Change fonts, check spelling, and add images, files, tables, and links to learn more. - How do I save and send a draft?
Drafts are saved automatically. For more information, see Working with drafts. - How do I print?
If you have a printer set up in Windows 10, you can print any email message or several different views of your calendar from your computer or tablet. - Can I combine or link accounts to view all of my mail from multiple accounts in one place?
Yes. You can link two or more inboxes so all of your messages appear in one inbox. - Can I block a sender?
You can't block senders from within Mail for Windows 10, but if you are using an Outlook account you can block a sender from Outlook or Outlook.com. If you're using another email provider, try accessing your email account directly with the provider and see if they allow blocking senders from there. - How do I sign out of my email account?
You can’t sign out of an account that’s been added to the Mail or Calendar apps. However, you can delete an account. To learn how, see Delete an email account from Mail and Calendar apps. Calendar Continue |
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