Sending faxes using Windows 11.

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.

No problems with the installation of Windows Fax and Scan, but my question was and is how do I configure it please?

Hello up2you2,

Thank you for using Microsoft products and posting to the community.

If you want to send documents as faxes in Microsoft 365 Word, then you need to install Windows Fax Printer Driver or Fax Service to send faxes. For this, you can refer to the following steps to enable Windows Fax feature in Windows 11.

1. Navigate to the Windows 11 Settings > Applications > Optional Features page.
2. Click the View Features button next to Add an Optional Feature.
3. In the dialog box that appears, scroll down the list to view the Windows Fax and Scan entry.
4. Check the check box next to the entry and click the Next button.
5. From here, click the Install button to install Windows Fax and Scan.
6. Once the installation is complete, restart your computer. When you want to send a Word document as a fax, you can click File - Print - Printer - Fax

I hope the above information will be helpful to you. Feel free to post back if you need further assistance. 

Sincerely

Mavis - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist