How to contact Microsoft for help

Finding how to contact  Microsoft for support can be a daunting task. Start with this link: Email, Chat or Phone Microsoft support  or use one of the phone numbers below:

Contact Microsoft Customer Service by Phone for support:

1-800-Microsoft (642-7676)

Weekdays  5 A.M. – 9 P.M. (Pacific Time)

Weekends  6 A.M. – 3 P.M. (Pacific Time)

TTY: 1-800-892-5234

Having trouble with activation?

Office Installation and Activation Support (800) 936-5700

Still need help, ask on Microsoft Answers. This is a community discussion list.

Office for Mac Getting Started: For help purchasing, installing and upgrading

For application specific questions …

Word: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macword

Excel: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macexcel

PowerPoint: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macpowerpoint

Outlook: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macoutlook

Entourage, Messenger, Communicator: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macother