How to use Location
Windows 10
For assistance with accessing Location, click here
If this setting is on, each person who signs in to this device can change their own location settings. If it's off, location is off for everyone who signs in.
To change the location status, click Change
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When location services for this account are on, apps and services you allow can request location and location history.
Two settings for location is
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Off
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On
If an app is using your location, you'll see this icon:
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Location history
When location is on, the locations obtained to meet the needs of your apps, and services will be stored for a limited time on the device. Apps that have access to these stored locations will appear below.
To clear history on this device, click Clear
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Learn more about location settings
Choose apps that can use your location
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App connector
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On
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Off
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Camera
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On
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Off
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Cortana
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On
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Off
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Mail and Calendar
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On
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Off
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Maps Uses Location history
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On
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Off
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Messaging + Skype
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On
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Off
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Microsoft Edge Sites still need permission
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On
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Off
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News
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On
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Off
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The Weather Channel
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On
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Off
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Weather
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On
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Off
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Geofencing
A geofence is a boundary around a place of interest, and apps can use your location to see if you're crossing in and out of one.
One or more of your apps currently using geofencing