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In recent versions of Word, you can use the Search field on the title bar. By default, that field is displayed, or you can display it by clicking the magnifying glass.
How to reenable missing 'Tell me what to do' (light bulb) on my office apps
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Hema
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I am running a locally installed Office Apps -2021 MSO (Version 2202 Build 16.0.14931.20128) 64-bit.
Recently I noticed that my 'Tell me what to do' bar is missing?
Can someone tell me how to enable it? Or even how to access it via a short cut key.
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Stefan Blom 3,391 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator2022-04-03T12:36:45.883+00:00 -
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HELEN ROSEMARY DURST 0 Reputation points2024-08-26T15:37:37.4733333+00:00 the "tell me box" was SOOOO much better, why change something so popular and that worked so well, it is so frustrating when existing in the digital world and things disappear without you realizing and knowing what happened
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Emily Hua-MSFT 27,796 Reputation points2022-04-04T10:11:48.793+00:00 Hi @Hema
Welcome to Q&A forum ~
Please refer to StefanBlom-6438's reply, try to find the Search button on ribbon.
According to the article "Do things quickly with Tell Me", Search is new Microsoft tool for Office apps that helps you quickly find what you're looking for, from text to commands to help and more.
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Emily Hua-MSFT 27,796 Reputation points
2022-04-07T01:26:22.967+00:00 Hi @Hema
If you have a chance to be back, please check whether our information is helpful to you.
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