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User guide: Introduction

User guide

Introduction

Welcome to the micro:bit user guide

This user guide provides a range of useful information related to the micro:bit. For example, how to transfer code to the micro:bit or reset it, and details of our official code editors and tools including Microsoft MakeCode, the micro:bit Python Editor, micro:bit classroom and our mobile apps.

In addition to the user guide, the following sections also provide information you may find useful:

If you are a first time user with a new or used micro:bit, this is the place to start.

If you are a first time user with a new or used micro:bit, this is the place to start.

Explore the features on the micro:bit through videos and project suggestions.

Explore the features on the micro:bit through videos and project suggestions.

Discover our free resources available to support teaching with the micro:bit.

Discover our free resources available to support teaching with the micro:bit.

Access compatible editors: Microsoft MakeCode, the Python Editor, Scratch...

Access compatible editors: Microsoft MakeCode, the Python Editor, Scratch...

Find out how to easily share and save code with a whole class.

Find out how to easily share and save code with a whole class.

Support

Get answers to your questions via our knowledge base articles or contact our support team.

Support

Developer site

Find details of the micro:bit’s hardware, software and firmware and other support suitable for those developing with or for the micro:bit.

Developer site