November 2024
Beginner
416 pages
10h 9m
English
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Chapter 22
Help on the Windows Help System
IN THIS CHAPTER
Getting instant help
Using Windows built-in help resources
Asking for help from the Windows Community website
Here are the quickest ways to make Windows dish out helpful information when something on the desktop leaves you stumped:
- Ask Copilot: Copilot is your every-ready, free tech nerd. You can ask it anything. See Chapter 3 if you need help asking Copilot questions.
- Press F1: Press the F1 key in Windows or any desktop app.
- Click the Get Help icon: Click the start icon and then click the Get Help icon.
- Click the question mark: If you spot a question mark in a window’s upper-right corner, pounce on it with a quick click.
In each case, Windows fetches help, either by going online, fetching built-in instructions, or leading you to a built-in tutorial. This chapter explains how to take advantage of the help Windows 11 has to offer.
Getting Started with Windows 11
The Get Started app offers a short guided tour to Windows 11. It appeals to the same people who enjoy reading book introductions, setting the mood for what’s coming. To find the app, type get started in the Search box next to the start icon, and then click Get ...
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