Sending faxes using Windows 11.

Apparently, you cannot use Windows Fax and Scan to send a fax from your PC without connecting a phone line (and possibly a modem) to your PC.

If you wish to send a fax from your PC - whether a Word document or a PDF file - there are numerous third-party companies that provide this service, where you can upload a file and then the third-party service will send it as a fax.

I cannot speak to the document security of any of these companies.

I can say that nearly all of them advertise that you can send "free" faxes, but then ask you to pay a monthly or annual fee, often $49 - $129! So the "free" advertisement is patently false. Obviously installing software from a third party to your computer carries the usual risks.

May WIndows 11 does NOT have Windows-Fax&Scan even in the optional settings.

When I type in the optional features, I have tried with both "Windows fax and scan" and just FAX. Nothing pops up. My optional features are a bunch of different fonts.

Whoa finally, you've hit the nail on the head, I can confirm all of the comments you have made.

This is just another classic example when free does not mean free.

Thank you.

We are glad to hear that you have installed Windows Fax and Scan properly. To configure Windows Fax and Scan, please follow these steps:

1. Launch Windows Fax and Scan: Click on the "Start" button and type "Windows Fax and Scan" in the search box. Then, click on the "Windows Fax and Scan" app from the search results.
2. Set up a fax account: If you haven't already set up a fax account, you will be prompted to do so. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar and select "Fax Accounts." Then, click on "Add" to create a new account. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure your fax account by providing the necessary details, such as your fax number and account name.
3. Configure fax settings: After setting up the fax account, you can configure various settings. Click on "Tools" in the menu bar and select "Fax Settings." Here are some key settings you can modify:
   • General settings: Configure options like the default area code, the number of rings before answering a call, and the location of the received faxes folder.
   • Sending settings: Specify the fax-sending preferences, including the fax resolution, error correction mode, and whether to use the device to send faxes or to let the computer send them.
   • Receiving settings: Customize how faxes are received, such as choosing to manually answer calls or automatically answer after a certain number of rings. You can also enable routing of incoming faxes to email or folders.
   • Advanced settings: Adjust advanced options like the fax transmission retries, the maximum transmission speed, and the modem settings.
4. Add a scanner (optional): If you want to use a scanner with Windows Fax and Scan, connect the scanner to your computer and ensure it is installed correctly. Once connected, you can click on "File" in the menu bar and select "Scan" to scan documents directly into the Windows Fax and Scan application.
5. Test the configuration: To ensure that your configuration is working correctly, you can send a test fax to a known fax number or receive a test fax from another device. Use the appropriate options in the "Tools" menu to send or receive faxes for testing purposes.

By following these steps, you should be able to configure Windows Fax and Scan according to your preferences.

Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.