Tips for winning with Windows 11 Pro

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.

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.

Find it all with Microsoft search

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Log in once to all apps and services

Enable your team to securely sign into multiple applications and services using a single name and password. Part of Azure Active Directory,⁶ single sign-on is easy to set up and works across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

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.

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