Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 E-Book

Paul McFedries

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
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• Serie: Teach Yourself VISUALLY (Tech)
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2021

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Everything you need to know about Windows 11 in a single, visual book Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 collects all the resources you need to master the day-to-day use of Microsoft's new operating system and delivers them in a single resource. Fully illustrated, step-by-step instructions are combined with crystal-clear screenshots to walk you through the basic and advanced functions of Windows 11. Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 offers the best visual learning techniques with comprehensive source material about the interface and substance of Windows 11, as well as: * Stepwise guidance on working with files, digital pictures, and media * Instructions for customizing Windows 11 and sharing your computer with family members * Tutorials on installing and repairing applications, system maintenance, and computer security The fastest, easiest way for visual learners to get a grip on Windows 11, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows 11 is the best way to go from newbie to expert in no time at all.

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About the Author

Paul McFedries is a full-time technical writer. Paul has been authoring computer books since 1991 and has more than 100 books to his credit. Paul’s books have sold more than four million copies worldwide. These books include the Wiley titles Teach Yourself VISUALLY Zoom, Windows 10 Portable Genius, Excel 365 All-in-One For Dummies, Excel Data Analysis For Dummies, Amazon Fire TV For Dummies, Alexa For Dummies, and Cord Cutting For Dummies. Paul invites you to drop by his personal website at www.mcfedries.com or follow him on Twitter @paulmcf.

Author’s Acknowledgments

It goes without saying that writers focus on text, and I certainly enjoyed focusing on the text that you’ll read in this book. However, this book is more than just the usual collection of words and phrases. A quick thumb-through the pages will show you that this book is also chock-full of images, from sharp screenshots to fun and informative illustrations. Those colorful images sure make for a beautiful book, and that beauty comes from a lot of hard work by Wiley’s immensely talented group of designers and layout artists. I thank them for creating another gem. Of course, what you read in this book must also be accurate, logically presented, and free of errors. Ensuring all of this was an excellent group of editors that included project editor Sarah Hellert, technical editor Doug Holland, copy editor Kim Wimpsett, and content refinement specialist Barath Kumar Rajasekaran. Thanks to all of you for your exceptional competence and hard work. Thanks, as well, to acquisitions editor Devon Lewis for asking me to write this book.

How to Use This Book

Who This Book Is For

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The Conventions in This Book

Steps

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Notes

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Icons and Buttons

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Bold

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Italics

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Windows® 11

Table of Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

Chapter 1: Getting Started with Windows

Explore the PC Screen

Explore the Start Menu

Start and Close an App

Connect to Your Wireless Network

Put Windows to Sleep

Restart or Shut Down Windows

Switch to a Microsoft Account

Install an App

Switch Between Running Apps

Arrange Running Apps

Uninstall an App

Chapter 2: Customizing Windows

Pin an App to the Start Menu

Open the Settings App

Change the Lock Screen Background

Choose a Lock Screen Status App

Customize Syncing Between Devices

Access an App’s Features

Pin an App to the Taskbar

Change the Theme

Adjust the Volume

Set the Time Zone

Configure Windows to Work with Multiple Monitors

Customize the Taskbar

Work with Widgets

Set Up Multiple Desktops

Chapter 3: Surfing the Web

Open a Web Page

Open a Web Page in a Tab

Navigate Web Pages

Find Text on a Page

Navigate with the History List

Change Your Start-up Page

Save Favorite Web Pages

Take Advantage of the Favorites Bar

Share a Web Page

Search for Sites

Download a File

Chapter 4: Sending and Receiving Email

Launch the Mail App

Configure Mail Settings

Configure an Email Account

Send an Email Message

Format the Message Text

Add a File Attachment

Save a Draft of a Message

Receive and Read Email Messages

Reply to a Message

Forward a Message

Open and Save an Attachment

Delete a Message

Create a Folder for Saving Messages

Chapter 5: Getting Social with Windows

Create a Contact

Add Your Google Account

Add Your iCloud Account

View a Contact

Edit a Contact

Assign a Photo to a Contact

Add Extra Fields to a Contact

Filter the Contacts List

Combine Multiple Profiles for a Contact

View Your Calendar

Add an Event to Your Calendar

Create a Recurring Event

Add an Event Reminder

Send or Respond to an Event Invitation

Customize Your Calendar

Chapter 6: Performing Day-to-Day Tasks with Apps

Search Your PC

Write a Note

Make a To-Do List

Configure Skype

Call Someone Using Skype

Display a Location on a Map

Get Directions to a Location

Check Your Weather Forecast

Check Another City’s Weather Forecast

Perform Calculations

Record a Voice Memo

Set an Alarm

Chapter 7: Working with Images

Import Images from a Digital Camera

Scan an Image

Navigate the Pictures Folder

View Your Images

Start a Slide Show

Set an Image as the Photos App Tile

Repair an Image

Add a Photo Effect

Crop an Image

Rotate an Image

Delete an Image

Print an Image

Take a Picture with Your PC Camera

Chapter 8: Working with Multimedia

Import Videos from a Digital Camera

Navigate the Videos Folder

Watch a Video

Edit a Video

Make a Movie

Play a Music CD

Copy Tracks from a Music CD

Navigate the Music Folder

Play Music

Create a Playlist

Switch Between Audio Devices

Chapter 9: Editing Documents

Create and Save a Document

Open a Document

Change the Text Font

Find Text

Replace Text

Insert Special Symbols

Make a Copy of a Document

Create a OneNote Notebook

Add Pages and Sections to a Notebook

Add Text Notes

Add an Image to a Notebook Page

Work with Notebook Lists

Print a Document

Chapter 10: Working with Files

Select a File

Change the File View

Preview a File

Copy a File

Move a File

Rename a File

Create a New File

Delete a File

Restore a Deleted File

Add a File to Your OneDrive

Extract Files from a Compressed Folder

Specify a Different Program When Opening a File

Chapter 11: Sharing Your Computer

Display User Accounts

Create a User Account

Switch Between Accounts

Change Your User Account Picture

Change a User’s Password

Delete an Account

Add a Child to Your PC

Set Restrictions on a Child Account

Chapter 12: Getting More from a Tablet PC

Understanding Gestures

Using Gestures to Control Windows

Display the Touch Keyboard

Input Text with the Touch Keyboard

Customize the Touch Keyboard Size and Theme

Adjust Screen Brightness

Monitor Battery Life

Chapter 13: Implementing Security

Understanding Windows Security

Check for Security Problems

Create a Picture Password

Sign In with a PIN

Set Up a Fingerprint Sign-In

Lock Your Computer

Configure Your PC to Lock Automatically

Browse the Web Privately

Control Your Private Information

Clear Your Activity History

Chapter 14: Making Windows More Accessible

Increase the Text Size

Magnify Screen Areas

Have Screen Text Read to You

Change to a High-Contrast Theme

Apply a Color Filter

Flash the Screen During Audio Notifications

Make the Keyboard More Accessible

Control Windows via Voice

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CHAPTER 1

Getting Started with Windows

To do something useful with your computer and with Windows, you need to explore the screen, connect to your network, and learn how to work with apps.

Explore the PC Screen

Explore the Start Menu

Start and Close an App

Connect to Your Wireless Network

Put Windows to Sleep

Restart or Shut Down Windows

Switch to a Microsoft Account

Install an App

Switch Between Running Apps

Arrange Running Apps

Uninstall an App

Explore the PC Screen

Before getting to the specifics of working with Windows, take a few seconds to familiarize yourself with the basic elements of the screen. These include the desktop, the Start button, and the taskbar. In most cases, the Start button and the taskbar are always visible. If you do not see them, move the mouse pointer to the bottom of the screen.

Desktop Icon

An icon on the desktop represents a program or Windows feature. A program you install often adds its own icon on the desktop.

Mouse Pointer

When you move your mouse, this pointer () moves along with it.

Desktop

This is the Windows “work area,” meaning that it is where you work with your programs and documents.

Start Button

Click Start () to start programs and launch many of the Windows features.

Search Icon

Click Search () to search for items on your PC or on the Internet.

Taskbar Icons

You use these icons to launch some Windows features with just a mouse click.

Taskbar

The programs you have open appear in the taskbar. You use this area to switch between programs if you have more than one running at a time.

Notification Area

This area displays small icons that notify you about things that are happening on your computer. For example, you see notifications if your printer runs out of paper or if an update to Windows is available over the Internet.

Time and Date

This is the current time and date on your computer. To see the full date, position the mouse pointer () over the time. To change the date or time, click the time.

Notifications

This icon tells you the number of notifications that you have yet to view. Notifications give you information about what your computer and its apps are doing.

Explore the Start Menu

To get the most out of Windows, you need to know the layout of the Start menu. As its name implies, the Start menu is your main Windows starting point. Most of the tasks you perform with Windows — such as running apps, searching your PC, working with your Microsoft account, and restarting or shutting down your PC — are launched via the Start menu.

This section gives you an overview of the Start menu. The tasks you can run via the Start menu are covered in the rest of this chapter and throughout this book.

Start Menu

Click Start () or press to open the Start menu on the Windows desktop.

User Account

This icon represents your Windows user account. Clicking this icon displays a menu of user account–related tasks.

Power Icon

Click Power () to restart, shut down, or sleep your computer.

Recommended

This area displays recently added apps as well as documents you have worked with recently. Click an item to launch the app or open the document. You can also click More to see a longer list of recent apps and documents.

Pinned

This area displays apps that have been given a fixed position on the Start menu. Click an app’s icon to launch the app. You learn how to pin apps to the Start menu in Chapter 2.

All Apps

Click All apps to see the full list of apps on your computer.

Search Box

You use this text box to search for items on your PC or on the Internet.

Start and Close an App

To perform tasks of any kind in Windows, you can use one of the apps installed on your computer. The application you use depends on the task you want to perform. For example, to surf the World Wide Web, you use a web browser application, such as the Microsoft Edge app that comes with Windows. To use an app, you select the one you want to run from the Start menu.

When you are done with an app, you should close it to reduce resources and keep the desktop uncluttered.

Start and Close an App

Start an App

Click Start ().

The Start menu appears.

If you see the app you want on the main Start menu, you can click the app icon and then skip the rest of these steps.

Click All apps.

The All Apps list appears.

Click the app you want.

To quickly navigate apps alphabetically, you can click any letter and then click the letter that contains the app you want.

If the app is in a submenu, you can click the submenu and then click the app icon.

The app runs.

Close an App

Click Close () or press  + .

Note: If the app asks if you want to save changes, click Yes to ensure you do not lose any work.

Windows closes the app.

TIPS

Is there an easier way to locate an app?

Yes, you can perform a search to locate it. Click Search () on the taskbar and then begin typing the name of the app. As you type, Windows displays a list of apps and other items that match the characters. When you see the app you want, click it to run the program.

How do I navigate the pinned apps?

The default Start menu has two pages of pinned apps. To navigate the pages, click Next Page () () and Previous Page () (not shown), which appear to the right of the pinned apps. See Chapter 2 to learn how to add your own pinned apps to the Start menu.

Connect to Your Wireless Network

If you have a wireless access point and your computer supports wireless networking, you can connect to the device to access your network. If the access point is also a router that is connected to the Internet, then connecting to the wireless network gives your computer Internet access, as well.

Most wireless networks are protected with a security key, which is a kind of password. To connect, you need to provide Windows with the key. However, after you connect to the network once, Windows remembers the key and connects again automatically whenever your computer is within range of the network.

Connect to Your Wireless Network

Click Network ().

Click Manage Wi-Fi Connections ().

Windows displays a list of wireless networks in your area.

Click your network.

If you do not see the list of wireless networks, you can click the Wi-Fi switch to On ( changes to ) to turn on your computer’s wireless capability.

Note: For home use, the terms wireless and Wi-Fi are synonymous.

To have Windows connect to your network automatically in the future, click Connect automatically ( changes to ).

Click Connect.

If the network is protected by a security key, Windows prompts you to enter it.

Type the security key.

If you want to be certain that you typed the security key correctly, you can temporarily click and hold Display Password Characters ().

Click Next.

Windows connects to the network.

The network icon changes from Disconnected () to Connected () to indicate that you now have a wireless network connection.

TIP

How do I disconnect from my wireless network?

To disconnect from the network, follow these steps:

Click Network ().

Click your network.

Click Disconnect. Windows disconnects from the wireless network.

Put Windows to Sleep

You can make your computer more energy efficient by putting Windows into sleep mode when you are not using the computer. Sleep mode means that your computer is in a temporary low-power mode. This saves electricity when your computer is plugged in, and it saves battery power when your computer is unplugged.

In sleep mode, Windows keeps your apps open. This is handy because it means that when you return from sleep mode, after you sign in to Windows again, you can immediately get back to what you were doing.

Put Windows to Sleep

Click Start ().

The Start menu appears.

Click Power ().

The Power options appear.

Click Sleep.

Windows activates sleep mode.

Note: To return from sleep mode, press your computer’s power button.

Restart or Shut Down Windows

You can restart Windows, which means that it shuts down and starts up again immediately. This is useful if your computer is running slowly or acting odd. Sometimes a restart solves the problem.

Alternatively, when you complete your work, you could shut down Windows. However, do not just shut off your computer’s power because doing so can cause problems: If you have documents with unsaved changes, you may lose those changes; you also could damage one or more Windows system files, which could make your system unstable. Therefore, you should always follow the proper steps when shutting down your PC.

Restart or Shut Down Windows

Shut down all your running programs.

Note: Be sure to save your work as you close your programs.

Click Start ().

The Start menu appears.

Click Power ().

The Power options appear.

Click one of these commands:

You can click Restart to shut down and then start your computer.

You can click Shut down to turn off your computer.

Switch to a Microsoft Account

You can get much more out of Windows by using a Microsoft account. When you connect a Microsoft account to your Windows user account, many previously inaccessible Windows features become immediately available. For example, you can use the Mail app to access your email and the OneDrive app to store documents online. You can also download apps from the Microsoft Store, access your photos and documents anywhere online, and even sync your settings with other PCs for which you use the same account.

Switch to a Microsoft Account

Click Start ().

Click Settings.

Windows opens the Settings app.

Click Accounts.

The Accounts window appears.

Click Your info.

The Your Info window appears.

Click Sign in with a Microsoft account instead.

TIPS

Can I create a Microsoft account if I do not already have one?

Yes. When you get to the Sign In screen (shown later in this section), click Create one to open the Create Account window, type your email address, click Next, type a password, click Next, follow the prompts to complete the account, and then continue with step 10 later in this section.

Can I use a new email address for my new Microsoft account?

Yes, you can. In the Create Account window, click Get a new email address and then type the username you want to use with https://outlook.live.com. Your new address will be [email protected].

You do not need to use a Microsoft account to use Windows. Instead, you can use a local account, which allows you to log in to your PC, personalize settings, and use most Windows features. With a local account, you cannot install programs from the Microsoft Store if you are using Windows 11 Home. If you are using Windows 11 Pro, you can install only free programs from the Microsoft Store. To install any program from the Microsoft Store and to synchronize your settings across other Windows devices, you need to switch to a Microsoft account.

The Sign In window appears.

To create a new Microsoft account, you can click Create one and then follow the instructions in the first tip earlier in this section.

Type your email address.

Click Next.

The Enter Password window appears.

Type your password.

Click Sign in.

Windows asks you to verify your current account password.

Type your password.

Click Next.

Windows asks if you want to use a PIN with your account.

Click Close ().

Note: See Chapter 13 to learn how to add a PIN to your account.

Windows connects the Microsoft account to your user account.

The next time you start Windows, you can use your Microsoft account email address and password to sign in.

TIP

If I no longer want to use a Microsoft account with Windows, can I remove it?

Yes, but you will no longer see any personal data on the Start screen, you will not be able to access your files online, and your settings will no longer sync between PCs. To remove the Microsoft account, click Start (), click your username in the lower-left corner and then click Change account settings. In the Accounts window, click Your info and then click Sign in with a local account instead.

Install an App

If Windows does not have an app that you need, you can obtain the app and then install it on your computer. You usually obtain apps from the Microsoft Store, which is an app that is preinstalled with Windows. Many Microsoft Store apps are free, but some require a payment using the credit card you have on file with your Microsoft account.

You can also install apps that are not available via the Microsoft Store. In this case, you obtain (and usually pay for) the app on the web and then download the app to your computer. However, it is important to only install apps that you obtained from a reputable and secure site.

Install an App

Click Start ().

Click Microsoft Store.

You can also click Microsoft Store ().

Note: You need a Microsoft account to install from the Microsoft Store, as described in the previous section, “Switch to a Microsoft Account.”

The Microsoft Store app appears.

Click Apps.

Microsoft Store displays the Apps screen, which enables you to browse apps by category.

Alternatively, if you know the name of the app you want to install, you can use the Search box to locate the app.

For each category, you can click See all to view all the apps in the category.

Click the app you want to install.

Click Free.

Alternatively, if the app is not free, you can click the price button, type your Microsoft account password, click Sign in, and then follow the prompts to complete the purchase.

Windows installs the app.

TIP

How do I install software downloaded from the Internet?

Follow these steps:

Click File Explorer ().

Open your Downloads folder.

Note: If you saved the downloaded file in a folder other than Downloads, use File Explorer to find the downloaded file. To view a file with File Explorer, see Chapter 10.

The Downloads folder appears.

Double-click the file.

The software’s installation app begins.

Note: For compressed files, extract the files and then double-click the setup file. See Chapter 10 for more information.

Follow the installation instructions the app provides.

Switch Between Running Apps

If you plan on running multiple apps at the same time, you need to know how to easily switch from one application to another. In Windows, after you start one application, you do not need to close that application before you open another one. Windows supports a feature called multitasking, which means running two or more applications simultaneously. You can switch from one program to another using the taskbar, the Task View feature, or the keyboard.

Switch Between Running Apps

Switch Apps Using the Taskbar

Windows displays a line under the icon of the current app.

Position the mouse pointer () over the taskbar icon of the app you want to switch to.

Windows displays a thumbnail version of the app window.

Click the app’s taskbar icon.

Note: An app does not have to be minimized to the taskbar for you to use the app’s taskbar icon.

Windows brings the app’s window to the foreground.

Note: If you can see part of the app’s window, you can also switch to the app by clicking its window, even if the window is in the background.

Switch Apps Using Task View

In the taskbar, click Task View () or press  + .

Windows displays thumbnails for each running app.

Click the thumbnail of the app you want to switch to.

Windows switches to the app.

TIP

How can I switch between apps using the keyboard?

There are two methods you can use to switch between apps using the keyboard:

The first method is to press and hold and then press to see thumbnail versions of the open windows. Press until the window you want to work in is selected and then release .The second method is to press  +  to open Task View. Use the arrow keys — particularly and — to select the thumbnail of the app you want to work with and then press .

Arrange Running Apps

You can make it more efficient to multitask apps by arranging the app windows on the desktop. There will be times when you want to view the content of multiple windows at the same time. For example, you might be surfing the web using Microsoft Edge in one window but also want to watch the Mail window for incoming email. Rather than constantly switching between the apps, you can select a snap layout that makes both apps visible on the desktop. A snap layout is a predefined arrangement of two or more app windows.

Arrange Running Apps

Position the mouse pointer () over Maximize () in the upper-right corner of an app you want to arrange.

Note: If the app window is already maximized, hover over Restore () instead.

Windows displays a gallery of snap layouts. In this case, Windows is showing four different layouts. Depending on your screen size, you might see more layouts.

Note: The blank boxes in each layout show you how the app windows will be arranged on the desktop.

In the snap layout you want to use, click the box that represents the position you want to use for the current app.

Windows arranges the app window in the position you specified.

Position the mouse pointer () over Maximize () in the upper-right corner of another app you want to arrange.

Note: If the app window is already maximized, hover the mouse pointer () over Restore () instead.

In the snap layout you want to use, click the box that represents the position you want to use for the app.

Windows arranges the app windows in the snap layout you selected.

TIP

Is there an easy way to switch to all the apps in an existing snap layout?

Yes. While the snap layout is in place, Windows groups the applications together. If you want to display the apps in that layout all at once, you can select the group.

To select an app layout group, hover the mouse pointer () over the taskbar icon of any app in the snap layout. In the thumbnail windows that appear, click the one labeled Group ().

Uninstall an App

If you have an app that you no longer use, you can free up some hard drive space and reduce clutter on the Start screen by uninstalling that app. When you install an app, the program stores its files on your computer’s hard drive, and although most programs are quite small, many require hundreds of megabytes of hard drive space. Uninstalling an app you do not need frees up the hard drive space it uses and removes its tile (or tiles) from the Start menu (if it has any there) and the All Apps list.

Uninstall an App

Uninstall via the Start Menu

Click Start ().

Use the Start menu or the All Apps list to locate the app you want to uninstall.

Right-click the app.

Click Uninstall.

Windows asks you to confirm.

Click Uninstall.

Windows removes the app.

Uninstall via Settings

Click Search ().

Type uninstall in the Search box.

Click Add or remove programs.

The Apps & Features window appears.

Click More () to the right of the app you want to uninstall.

Click Uninstall.

Windows asks you to confirm.

Click Uninstall.

Windows removes the app.

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How can I uninstall the app that is taking up the most space?

Click Start ().

Click Settings to open the Settings app.

Click Apps.

Click Apps & features.

In the Sort By list, click Size.

Windows sorts the apps from largest to smallest.

Click the app you want to remove.

Click Uninstall.

Click Uninstall when Windows asks you to confirm.