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Change Text Cursor Indicator Size in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the text cursor indicator size for your account in Windows 11. The text cursor is that blinking line at the end of what you are typing in Windows. Windows 11 lets you use a colorful text cursor indicator to make your text cursor more visible. You can also change the size and color of the text cursor indicator. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-your-mouse-keyboard-and-other-input-devices-easier-to-use-10733da7-fa82-88be-0672-f123d4b3dcfe#WindowsVersion=Windows_11 Option One: Change Text Cursor Indicator Size in Settings Option Two: Change Text Cursor Indicator Size using REG file Change Text Cursor Indicator Size in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2...
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Turn On or Off Text Cursor Indicator in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off the colorful text cursor indicator for your account in Windows 11. The text cursor is that blinking line at the end of what you are typing in Windows. Windows 11 lets you use a colorful text cursor indicator to make your text cursor more visible. You can also change the size and color of the text cursor indicator. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-your-mouse-keyboard-and-other-input-devices-easier-to-use-10733da7-fa82-88be-0672-f123d4b3dcfe#WindowsVersion=Windows_11 Option One: Turn On or Off Text Cursor Indicator in Settings Option Two: Turn On or Off Text Cursor Indicator using REG file Turn On or Off Text Cursor Indicator in Settings 1 Open...
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Change Text Cursor Thickness in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the text cursor thickness to what you want for your account in Windows 11. The text cursor is that blinking line at the end of what you are typing in Windows. Windows 11 lets you change the thickness of the text cursor. If you have a high screen resolution or your vision is not as good as it used to be, then you may find it harder to see the text cursor with a default of 1 pixel wide. References: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-your-mouse-keyboard-and-other-input-devices-easier-to-use-10733da7-fa82-88be-0672-f123d4b3dcfe#WindowsVersion=Windows_11 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-2000-server/cc938231(v=technet.10) Option One...
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Change Live Captions Bar Position and Size on Screen in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the live captions bar position and size on the screen for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft introduced a new feature called Live Captions starting with Windows 11 build 22557. Live captions will help everyone, including people who are deaf or hard of hearing, better understand audio by viewing captions of spoken content. Captions are automatically generated on-device from any content with audio. Captions can be displayed at the top or bottom of the screen, or in a floating window. The caption window can be resized, and caption appearance can be personalized by applying or customizing a caption style. Microphone audio can be included, which can be helpful during in-person conversations...
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Turn On or Off Auto Start Voice Access after Sign in to Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off automatically start voice access after sign in for your account in Windows 11. Voice access is a new feature in Windows 11 that enables everyone, including people with mobility disabilities, to control their PC and author text using only their voice and without an internet connection. For example, you can open and switch between apps, browse the web, and read and author email using your voice. Voice access includes an interactive guide that explains how to complete common tasks using your voice. In addition to the interactive guide, you can access a complete list of commands by asking “what can I say?” when voice access is listening. You can also access the complete set of voice access...
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Change Text Cursor Blink Timeout in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the text cursor caret blink timeout for your account in Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and Windows 11. The text cursor is that blinking line at the end of what you are typing in Windows. The caret timeout is the time in milliseconds that the text cursor will continue to blink before it automatically stops blinking. The default caret timeout is 5000 milliseconds, but you can change this time if wanted. EXAMPLE: text cursor blinking in Run (Win+R) dialog Here's How: 1 Open Registry Editor (regedit.exe). 2 Navigate to the key below in the left pane of Registry Editor. (see screenshot below) HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop 3 In the right pane of the Desktop key, double...
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Enable or Disable Color Filters Win+Ctrl+C Keyboard Shortcut in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the color filters Win + Ctrl + C keyboard shortcut for your account in Windows 11. If it's hard to see what's on the screen, apply a color filter. Color filters change the color palette on the screen and can help you distinguish between things that differ only by color. You can enable to use the Win + Ctrl + C keyboard shortcut to toggle on or off Color filters on demand. Turning on screen tint will disable color filters. Option One: Enable or Disable Color Filters Keyboard Shortcut in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Color Filters Keyboard Shortcut using REG file Enable or Disable Color Filters Keyboard Shortcut in Settings 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on...
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Turn On or Off a High Contrast Theme in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off using a high contrast theme for your account in Windows 11. Text with low contrast can be difficult to read for people with low vision. There are web sites that have, for example, poor color combinations such as blue links on black backgrounds. They aren’t easy to read even for people with unimpaired vision and can be virtually impossible for people with vision disabilities. Strongly contrasting colors can make it quicker and easier to read from your PC. High contrast themes use more distinct colors to make text and apps easier to see. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-high-contrast-mode-on-or-off-in-windows-909e9d89-a0f9-a3a9-b993-7a6dcee85025...
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