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.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started with Windows
Explore the PC Screen 4
Explore the Start Menu 5
Start and Close an App 6
Connect to Your Wireless Network 8
Put Windows to Sleep 10
Restart or Shut Down Windows 11
Switch to a Microsoft Account 12
Install an App 16
Switch Between Running Apps 18
Arrange Running Apps 20
Uninstall an App 22
Chapter 2 Customizing Windows
Pin an App to the Start Menu 26
Open the Settings App 28
Change the Lock Screen Background 30
Choose a Lock Screen Status App 32
Customize Syncing Between Devices 34
Access an App’s Features 36
Pin an App to the Taskbar 38
Change the Theme 40
Adjust the Volume 42
Set the Time Zone 43
Configure Windows to Work with Multiple Monitors 44
Customize the Taskbar 46
Work with Widgets 48
Set Up Multiple Desktops 50
Chapter 3 Surfing the Web
Open a Web Page 54
Open a Web Page in a Tab 56
Navigate Web Pages 58
Find Text on a Page 59
Navigate with the History List 60
Change Your Startup Page 62
Save Favorite Web Pages 64
Take Advantage of the Favorites Bar 66
Share a Web Page 68
Search for Sites 70
Download a File 72
Chapter 4 Sending and Receiving Email
Launch the Mail App 76
Configure Mail Settings 77
Configure an Email Account 78
Send an Email Message 80
Format the Message Text 82
Add a File Attachment 84
Save a Draft of a Message 86
Receive and Read Email Messages 88
Reply to a Message 90
Forward a Message 92
Open and Save an Attachment 94
Delete a Message 96
Create a Folder for Saving Messages 98
Chapter 5 Getting Social with Windows
Create a Contact 102
Add Your Google Account 104
Add Your iCloud Account 106
View a Contact 108
Edit a Contact 110
Assign a Photo to a Contact 112
Add Extra Fields to a Contact 114
Filter the Contacts List 116
Combine Multiple Profiles for a Contact 118
View Your Calendar 120
Add an Event to Your Calendar 122
Create a Recurring Event 124
Add an Event Reminder 125
Send or Respond to an Event Invitation 126
Customize Your Calendar 128
Chapter 6 Performing Day-to-Day Tasks with Apps
Search Your PC 132
Write a Note 134
Make a To‐Do List 136
Configure Skype 138
Call Someone Using Skype 140
Display a Location on a Map 142
Get Directions to a Location 144
Check Your Weather Forecast 146
Check Another City’s Weather Forecast 148
Perform Calculations 150
Record a Voice Memo 152
Set an Alarm 154
Chapter 7 Working with Images
Import Images from a Digital Camera 158
Scan an Image 160
Navigate the Pictures Folder 162
View Your Images 164
Start a Slide Show 166
Set an Image as the Photos App Tile 167
Repair an Image 168
Add a Photo Effect 170
Crop an Image 172
Rotate an Image 174
Delete an Image 175
Print an Image 176
Take a Picture with Your PC Camera 178
Chapter 8 Working with Multimedia
Import Videos from a Digital Camera 182
Navigate the Videos Folder 184
Watch a Video 186
Edit a Video 188
Make a Movie 192
Play a Music CD 196
Copy Tracks from a Music CD 200
Navigate the Music Folder 202
Play Music 204
Create a Playlist 206
Switch Between Audio Devices 208
Chapter 9 Editing Documents
Create and Save a Document 212
Open a Document 214
Change the Text Font 216
Find Text 218
Replace Text 220
Insert Special Symbols 222
Make a Copy of a Document 224
Create a OneNote Notebook 226
Add Pages and Sections to a Notebook 228
Add Text Notes 230
Add an Image to a Notebook Page 232
Work with Notebook Lists 234
Print a Document 236
Chapter 10 Working with Files
Select a File 240
Change the File View 242
Preview a File 243
Copy a File 244
Move a File 245
Rename a File 246
Create a New File 247
Delete a File 248
Restore a Deleted File 249
Add a File to Your OneDrive 250
Extract Files from a Compressed Folder 252
Specify a Different Program When Opening a File 254
Chapter 11 Sharing Your Computer
Display User Accounts 258
Create a User Account 260
Switch Between Accounts 262
Change Your User Account Picture 264
Change a User’s Password 266
Delete an Account 268
Add a Child to Your PC 270
Set Restrictions on a Child Account 272
Chapter 12 Getting More from a Tablet PC
Understanding Gestures 276
Using Gestures to Control Windows 278
Display the Touch Keyboard 280
Input Text with the Touch Keyboard 282
Customize the Touch Keyboard Size and Theme 284
Adjust Screen Brightness 286
Monitor Battery Life 287
Chapter 13 Implementing Security
Understanding Windows Security 290
Check for Security Problems 292
Create a Picture Password 294
Sign In with a PIN 298
Set Up a Fingerprint Sign‐In 300
Lock Your Computer 302
Configure Your PC to Lock Automatically 304
Browse the Web Privately 306
Control Your Private Information 308
Clear Your Activity History 310
Chapter 14 Making Windows More Accessible
Increase the Text Size 314
Magnify Screen Areas 316
Have Screen Text Read to You 318
Change to a High‐Contrast Theme 320
Apply a Color Filter 322
Flash the Screen During Audio Notifications 324
Make the Keyboard More Accessible 326
Control Windows via Voice 328
Index 330
