A Microsoft 365 subscription can transform how you work, save data, and collaborate.

It can boost your productivity and improve work efficiency.

Once 2FA is set up, you won’t be able to access with just your password.

Opening the settings to setup two-step verification for Microsoft account.

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You’ll also need to verify your identity using a second method.

These measures make it harder for hackers to access your account, even if your password is compromised.

To set up 2FA, go to the Microsoft website and get in to your Microsoft account.

Turning on the 2FA on Microsoft account.

Then, head to the Security tab and hit Two-Step Verification.

it’s possible for you to quickly check incoming emails without needing to open your machine.

Additionally, some features, such as scanning pages, are exclusive to the Office smartphone applications.

Illustration of an infographic with milestones of Microsoft Office.

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For all these reasons, I recommend installing Office applications on your phone before moving forward.

This cloud storage solution keeps your data safe and accessible from anywhere.

Also, real-time syncing ensures your documents are always up-to-date and easily accessible across different devices.

Changing the default save location in Microsoft Word.

you could collaborate with team members on documents and share them with restricted permissions.

File versioning allows you to restore previous versions of documents.

OneDrives Personal Vault offers a secure space for confidential documents.

Changing the background, theme and connecting OneDrive in Microsoft Word.

One helpful step is toselect your preferred default save location for your Office documents.

Open any Office app like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.

Look for the “File” menu in the top left corner.

Changing the default language in Microsoft Word.

From there, press “Options” in the bottom-left corner.

In the Options window, navigate to the “Save” tab on the left sidebar.

You’ll find an option labeled “Default Local File Location.”

Adding a new signature in Microsoft Outlook.

hit “Browse” next to it.

Choose the new folder location where you prefer to secure your Office files.

Once you’ve selected the folder, click “OK” to store your changes.

Then,adjust the default theme and background in Office apps.

Go to the “File” menu and select “Account.”

Next, set up OneDrive by clicking on “Add a Service” and following the on-screen instructions.

After that, change the default language to your preferred one.

Navigate to the “File” menu, then select “Options.”

In the Options window, go to the “Language” tab.

hit “Add a Language” to include your preferred language.

Then,set up your email signature in Outlook.

Open Outlook, navigate to the “File” menu, and go to “Options.”

Within the Outlook Options window, locate and choose the “Mail” tab on the left-hand side.

Under the Compose Messages section, hit the “Signatures…” button.

Becoming familiar with Copilot will save you time and effort in your work in the future.