How to Use Your Computer's Built-in Help

Everyone needs help sometimes. Most computer programs have a help feature. Learning how to use it can save time. It may not answer everything, but it is a good place to start.

How to Access Built-in Help

Programs have different ways to access help. Some have a Help menu. Others have a Help button.

For example:

• Adobe Photoshop Elements has a Help menu. Some options open Adobe’s support website. Others show help inside the program.
  
  
  
• Microsoft Office 2016 has a Help tab. Clicking the Help button opens a search box.
  
  
  

Features of Help Files

Help files are organized in different ways:

• Table of Contents – A list of topics.
• FAQ – Common questions and answers.
• Searchable Database – A search bar to find topics.

For example:

• Office 2016 lets you search by typing keywords. It shows results related to your search.
• Mozilla Support has a table of contents with links to topics. It also has a search bar.
  

Other Ways to Get Help

Built-in help may not always have the answers. If you still need help:

• Ask someone you know.
• Search on Google.
• Contact customer support.

Finding answers on your own is a useful skill. With practice, you will get better at it!