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Uninstall Fonts in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall fonts in Windows 11. A font is a graphical representation of text that may include a different typeface, point size, weight, color, or design. In Windows 11, you can install fonts for only your account (current user) or for all users on the computer. Fonts installed all users are referenced in this registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.1843 (Dev), Microsoft is beginning to roll out a change that redirects links for the Fonts Control Panel page to the Fonts settings page at Settings > Personalization > Fonts. Insiders who see this change can still access the Fonts Control Panel UI by navigating to the system fonts folder...
Personalization
Add or Remove Sharing tab in Drive and Folder Properties in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Sharing tab from drive and folder properties for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can right click on a drive or folder and click/tap on Properties to see a Sharing tab. The Sharing tab in the properties of a folder or drive allows you to manage file sharing over a network in Windows to share files and folders on your computer with other users over a private or public network in your workgroup or domain. You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the Sharing tab from drive and folder properties. The Sharing tab requires the Server (LanmanServer) service to be enabled, running, and set to Automatic. EXAMPLE: Sharing tab in drive and folder Properties...
Network and Internet
View All Applied Policies in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to see all policies that are applied to Microsoft Edge in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. You can apply policies to Microsoft Edge to configure how Microsoft Edge runs and updated. Microsoft Edge policy settings are saved to these registry keys: Device (mandatory) = HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge Device (recommended) = HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge\Recommended Current User (mandatory)...
Browsers and Mail
Dock or Undock Handwriting Panel in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to dock and undock the handwriting panel for your account in Windows 11. The touch keyboard in Windows 11 includes a handwriting panel layout you can use to enter text with a pen or your finger. You can dock or undock the handwriting panel on demand. When you dock the handwriting panel, it will remain open always on top across the bottom of the main display and cannot be moved. When you undock the handwriting panel, you can move (drag) the handwriting panel to where you want on the screen on any display. Here's How: 1 Open the handwriting panel. 2 Click/tap on the Dock or Undock button for what you want. (see screenshots below) That's it, Shawn Brink Open Handwriting Panel in Windows 11
Accessibility
Disable Open Handwriting Panel or Touch Keyboard with Pen in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable opening the handwriting panel or touch keyboard with a pen when no keyboard is attached for your account in Windows 11. The touch keyboard in Windows 11 includes a handwriting panel layout you can use to enter text with a pen or your finger. When you tap a text field with a pen when a physical keyboard isn't attached for tablet and 2in1 devices, it will open the handwriting panel or touch keyboard to input text by default. Option One: Enable or Disable Open Handwriting Panel or Touch Keyboard with Pen in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Open Handwriting Panel or Touch Keyboard with Pen using REG file EXAMPLE: Touch keyboard and handwriting panel Enable or Disable...
Devices
Change Handwriting Panel Font Size in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the font size used when writing in the handwriting panel or directly into a text field for your account in Windows 11. The touch keyboard in Windows 11 includes a handwriting panel layout you can use to enter text with a pen or your finger. After you enter text into the handwriting panel, the text automatically gets converted into the Ink Free font by default. You can change the font used to convert the text to any font you want. The text will be converted into a medium font size by default, but you change the font size to be small, medium, or large if supported. Option One: Change Handwriting Panel Font Size in Settings Option Two: Change Handwriting Panel Font Size using REG file...
Devices
Change Handwriting Panel Font in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to change the font used when writing in the handwriting panel or directly into a text field for your account in Windows 11. The touch keyboard in Windows 11 includes a handwriting panel layout you can use to enter text with a pen or your finger. After you enter text into the handwriting panel, the text automatically gets converted into the Ink Free font by default. You can change the font used to convert the text to any font you want. The text will be converted into a medium font size by default, but you change the font size to be small, medium, or large if supported. Option One: Change Handwriting Panel Font in Settings Option Two: Change Handwriting Panel Font in Registry Editor EXAMPLE...
Devices
Enable or Disable Write with Fingertip in Handwriting Panel in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable write with fingertip in the handwriting panel for your account in Windows 11. The touch keyboard in Windows 11 includes a handwriting panel layout you can use to enter text with a pen or your finger. You can enable or disable the ability to write with your fingertip in the handwriting panel. This can be useful if you want to write with a pen in the handwriting panel without having to worry about making mistakes with your finger while writing with the pen. Option One: Enable or Disable Write with Fingertip in Handwriting Panel in Settings Option Two: Enable or Disable Write with Fingertip in Handwriting Panel using REG file EXAMPLE: Handwriting panel Enable or Disable...
Devices
Open Handwriting Panel in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to open the handwriting panel in Windows 11. The touch keyboard in Windows 11 includes a handwriting panel layout you can use to enter text with a pen or your finger. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-to-know-the-touch-keyboard-004f3d67-855b-27f0-6f7c-d5145f691181 Option One: Open Handwriting Panel when Tap Text Field with Pen Option Two: Open Handwriting Panel from Touch Keyboard EXAMPLE: Handwriting panel Open Handwriting Panel when Tap Text Field with Pen This option is only available if you have a tablet device with a touchscreen, no hardware keyboard attached, and have When I tap a text field with my pen, use the handwriting panel or touch keyboard to input text...
Accessibility
Enable or Disable Changing Country or Region GeoID in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable changing the country or region geographic location (GeoID) for specific or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The country or region home location in Windows, referred to as geographic location (GeoID), indicates the country or region you are in. You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable changing the country or region geographic location (GeoID). Option One: Enable or Disable Changing Country or Region GeoID for All or Specific Users in Local Group Policy Editor Option Two: Enable or Disable Changing Country or Region GeoID for All Users using REG file EXAMPLE: Change country or region geographic location (GeoID) disabled Enable or Disable...
Time and Language
Enable or Disable Smart Actions on Mini Menu in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable showing smart actions like "Define" on the mini menu on text selection in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. Smart actions are actions like "define" which are available in full and mini context menus in Microsoft Edge. The mini menu in Microsoft Edge is triggered on text selection, and has basic actions like Ask Copilot, Copy, Search, and smart actions like definitions. You...
Browsers and Mail
Add or Remove Disabled Sites for Mini Menu on Text Selection in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove specific sites to disable the mini menu on text selection in Microsoft Edge for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Microsoft Edge web browser is based on Chromium and was released on January 15, 2020. It is compatible with all supported versions of Windows, and macOS. With speed, performance, best in class compatibility for websites and extensions, and built-in privacy and security features. The mini menu in Microsoft Edge is triggered on text selection and has basic actions like Ask Copilot, Copy, Search, and smart actions like definitions. You can click/tap on the More actions (3 dots) button in the mini menu to see the full menu. You can add sites to a "Disable sites"...
Browsers and Mail

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