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Tips for winning with Windows 11 Pro

Get organized and boost productivity with our most secure Windows ever. Streamline your desktop, optimize meetings, and work easier across your device and the cloud. Just open the “Tips” app in Microsoft Search on your Windows 11 PC to learn more.

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Start simpler

Clear desktop clutter

To return to your clean start screen, press the Windows logo key + D to minimize all your open apps. Repeat to bring everything back.

Stay secure with single sign-on

Log in once to all apps and services

Gain security and visibility by enabling secure single sign-on across your apps with Windows Hello for Business and Azure Active Directory. ⁶Single sign-on works across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Optimize screen space in a snap

Get organized with snap layouts and groups

Hover over the maximize Window button, choose layout, then click an app or webpage to drop it into the grid and create a snap group. ^1 , 2

Create custom desktops for projects

Organize projects on custom desktops

On the taskbar, select Task view > New desktop. Open the apps you want to use on the desktop. To switch between desktops, click Task view again.

The search ends here

Find it all with Microsoft search

Search websites, apps, documents, people, settings and more in one place with Microsoft Search. You can also hover over the search icon to see recently opened apps.

Type as you talk

Type with your voice

To turn on voice typing, press Windows logo key + H, or press the microphone key next to the spacebar on the touch keyboard. ³

Automate your tasks

Easily automate workflows

Click on the Microsoft Power Automate app installed on your PC. ⁴ Automate tasks with 400+ pre-made options or record your activity to convert steps into action. Flows are stored on your OneDrive.

Information in a swipe

Curate your content with personalized widgets

Select the widget icon on your taskbar. ⁵ Click the three dots at the upper right corner of each widget to delete or customize.

Get an edge on your workday

Boost productivity with Microsoft Edge

Use vertical tabs to easily manage open websites. Open Microsoft Edge > Right click with a mouse or use your finger to press and hold the browser title bar > Click Turn on vertical tabs.

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Share apps from your taskbar

Share apps in an instant

Hover over an app or window icon on your taskbar to see all your open content. Just click on an app or file to share directly to your meeting.

Mute your mic from the taskbar

One-click mic control

Your mute button will be immediately visible when a call begins, and you can turn your mic on or off instantly with just one click.

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Whiteboard collaboration, anywhere

Meet the freeform digital canvas

Download from Microsoft Store and start brainstorming from anywhere. Share your whiteboard to collaborate in real time. You can also add the app to Microsoft Teams to get your colleagues involved.

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Sync in a blink

Add multiple Microsoft OneDrive accounts

Find the OneDrive cloud icon on your taskbar or click the hidden icons arrow. Right click on the icon and choose settings to add a new account.

Copy now, paste later

Improved copy and paste

Copy multiple items and paste when you need them. You can access all your clippings by pressing Windows logo key

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Connect to your PC from anywhere

You really can leave home without it

To enable remote desktop, click the Windows icon and type Settings > Select Systems tab. > Select Remote Desktop and switch toggle to on. ⁸

Features and app availability may vary by region.
[1] Some layouts only available based on display resolution and scale settings, see Windows 11 specifications.
[2] Apps that are no longer open will not automatically be put back into place. Apps that come out of full screen mode when you undock, it will not be put back into full screen mode upon redocking, but placed back as best as possible.
[3] Hardware dependent. Requires Windows PC with microphone capability. Must be connected to Internet.
[4] Power Automate for desktop requires a Microsoft account.
[5] Works with your primary identity management account.
[6] Sold separately.
[7] Use with Azure Active Directory or Microsoft Accounts.
[8] Remote Desktop app is available for Windows, iOS, Android and Mac. Must leave remote Windows 11 device on in order to connect and login remotely.

Tips for winning with Windows 11 Pro

Start simpler

Clear desktop clutter

Stay secure with single sign-on

Log in once to all apps and services

Optimize screen space in a snap

Get organized with snap layouts and groups

Create custom desktops for projects

Organize projects on custom desktops

The search ends here

Find it all with Microsoft search

Type as you talk

Type with your voice

Automate your tasks

Easily automate workflows

Information in a swipe

Curate your content with personalized widgets

Get an edge on your workday

Boost productivity with Microsoft Edge

Share apps from your taskbar

Share apps in an instant

Mute your mic from the taskbar

One-click mic control

Whiteboard collaboration, anywhere

Meet the freeform digital canvas

Sync in a blink

Add multiple Microsoft OneDrive accounts

Copy now, paste later

Improved copy and paste

Connect to your PC from anywhere

You really can leave home without it

Start simpler

Clear desktop clutter

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