Choose text encoding when you open and save files
Typically, you can share text files without worrying about the underlying details of how the text is stored. However, you may need to choose an encoding standard when you open or save a file …
Insert ASCII or Unicode Latin-based symbols and characters
To insert an ASCII character, press and hold down ALT while typing the character code. For example, to insert the degree (º) symbol, press and hold down ALT while typing 0176 on the …
Improve network performance when using the Xbox app on a …
Learn how to optimize game streaming performance on Xbox with tips and solutions for a smoother gaming experience.
Import or export text (.txt or .csv) files - Microsoft Support
To export data from Excel to a text file, use the Save As command and change the file type from the drop-down menu. There are two commonly used text file formats: Delimited text files (.txt), …
Codecs in Media Player - Microsoft Support
Media Player supports a wide variety of codecs. Most are included out of the box; some additional codecs can be installed from the Microsoft Store. Windows includes codecs that allow Media …
VALUETOTEXT function - Microsoft Support
Generates a string that can be parsed when entered into the formula bar. Encapsulates returned strings in quotes except for Booleans, Numbers and Errors. Note: If format is anything other …
Zip and unzip files - Microsoft Support
To unzip a single file or folder, open the zipped folder, then drag the file or folder from the zipped folder to a new location. To unzip all the contents of the zipped folder, press and hold (or right …
SWITCH function - Microsoft Support
In its simplest form, the SWITCH function says: Where you can evaluate up to 126 matching values and results. See the following formula: Value to switch? In this case, WEEKDAY (A2) …
Basics about videos and video codecs in Windows Media Player
To properly play video (and even music files), Windows Media Player required an appropriate codec. Codecs are small programs that encode digital signals in a file or data and decode. …
"Cannot play back the file. The format is not supported. (Error ...
To play the file, you must encode the file again by using the original source in a supported format, such as the .wmv format. To do this, you can use the Windows Media Encoder. For additional …
Open encrypted and protected messages - Microsoft Support
Learn how to open encrypted emails. Outlook protected messages have a banner at the top of the message that informs you of restrictions. Outlook should open the message like normal. …