sign in, sign out - Microsoft Style Guide (2024)

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What's the difference between sign out and log out? ›

Use sign out to refer to ending a session. Don't use log in, login, log into, log on, logon, log onto, log off, log out, logout, sign into, signin, signoff, sign off, or sign on unless these terms appear in the UI (and you're writing instructions). The verb form is two words, sign in or sign out.

What is the basic difference between “sign up” and “sign in”? Sign up is used when u are registering for the first time. Sign in is for getting into and to start using those for which you have signed up already. Signing out with best wishes.

You may be signed in to another Microsoft online service, and it may be preventing you from signing out. If so, sign out of all Microsoft online services: Go to https://login.microsoftonline.com/logout.srf, and then sign out (if you aren't already signed out).

Contents are not deleted. By singing out of an account “deactivates” it temporarily, until it is operated again by signing into it anytime in future.

Confidentiality breaches are especially possible if you walk away from the computer without at least locking your screen with a strong password. By logging out you will have better insight into who is accessing your computer or your accounts as only those with the password will be able to log in.

Signing out of Windows is the process of closing your session and ensuring that your account is no longer active on the device. This helps maintain the security and privacy of your account, as it prevents others from accessing your personal files, applications, and settings.

If you do not log out, anyone who gains access to the device you were using could potentially access your account and personal information, which could be detrimental to your privacy and security. In addition, logging out also helps protect your account in the event that your device is lost or stolen.

"sign off" is used for ending the letter with a sentence or summary, and "sign" is for writing your name/signature to show who you are.

As a Microsoft 365 subscriber, your Office apps are activated when you sign in. We recommend that you stay signed in so you can continue to create and edit files, view your recent files list, and save new and updated files to OneDrive.

How do I sign out of Microsoft Office on Windows? ›

In any Office app, select the name of the Office app in the top menu. Select Sign Out. Quit out of all Office apps.

If you can't sign into your Microsoft account, most issues can be identified by our sign-in helper tool. The tool will ask you to enter the email address or mobile phone number you're trying to sign in with and check the details you provide.

to sign your name in a book when you leave an office, hotel, etc. to show that you have left and are no longer in the building: He signed out of the hotel.

Someone can use the public computer while you're still logged in and can mess with your work. Always be sure to log out of accounts/browsers like Google Drive because these accounts may hold important information. There are many benefits to logging out with protecting your work and identify.

phrasal verb. log off/out (of something) ​(computing) to perform the actions that allow you to finish using a computer system, application or online account.

/lɔɡ, lɑɡ/ -gg- (also log out) to stop using a computer system or program by giving a particular instruction: The program lets you shut down, restart, or log off Windows at specific times and dates.