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Change Color of Highlighted Text in Windows 11

Personalization Change Color of Highlighted Text in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the color of highlighted text for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. When you highlight text in system windows and dialogs in Windows, the highlighted text color will be white by default. If you change your theme, the highlighted text color will be changed to what is included in the theme. The translucent selection rectangle color will affect how your highlighted text color looks blended with it. Part One: Select and Get RGB Color(s) Part Two: Change Color of Highlighted Text EXAMPLE: highlighted text color OneSelect and Get RGB Color(s) 1 Open the Paint (mspaint.exe) app. 2 Click/tap on the Edit Colors button in the ribbon on the far right. (see screenshot below) 3...
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Upgrade to Latest Windows 11 from Windows 10 or 11 with Windows 11 Installation Assistant

Installation and Upgrade Upgrade to Latest Windows 11 from Windows 10 or 11 with Windows 11 Installation Assistant

This tutorial will show you how to upgrade to the latest Windows 11 build from Windows 10/11 with the Windows 11 Installation Assistant. The Windows 11 Installation Assistant allows you to upgrade a Windows 10/11 PC directly to the latest Windows 11 build. Before you begin, check to see if the following conditions apply to you: You have a Windows 10/11 license. Your PC must have Windows 10, version 2004 or higher installed to run Installation Assistant. Your PC meets the Windows 11 device specifications for upgrade requirements and supported features. Certain features require additional hardware. It is also recommend that you visit your PC’s manufacturer’s website for information about updated drivers and hardware compatibility. Your...
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Enable or Disable Show window contents while dragging in Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Show window contents while dragging in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off Show window contents while dragging for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows will show window contents while dragging by default. If you like, you can turn off Show window contents while dragging to only show window outline while dragging. Reference: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-2000-server/cc978609(v=technet.10) Option One: Turn On or Off Show window contents while dragging in Visual Effects Performance Options Option Two: Turn On or Off Show window contents while dragging using REG file EXAMPLE: "Show window contents while dragging" turned off Turn On or Off Show window contents while dragging in Visual Effects...
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Sign in to Windows 11

Accounts Sign in to Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to sign in to Windows 11 with your account. Having different accounts on a shared PC lets multiple people use the same device, all while giving everyone their own sign-in info, plus access to their own files, browser favorites, and desktop settings. You can add a local user account (an offline account) or Microsoft account for a user to sign in to the PC with. When a user signs in to Windows, the system loads their profile. Because each user has a unique user account, this allows multiple users to share a computer. When a user signs in, the desktop settings, files, favorites, and history they see are theirs; they cannot be accessed by other users. When that user signs out, their profile is preserved...
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Expand or Collapse Group in File Explorer in Windows 11

General Expand or Collapse Group in File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to expand or collapse groups in File Explorer for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. In Windows, you can change the group by view of a folder in File Explorer to have all items in the folder grouped by the name, date, date modified, size, type, total size (build 22494), and more file detail you want, and have all items in the folder arranged in ascending (alphabetical ) or descending order. When you have a folder's contents in groups, you can expand (show) or collapse (hide) a group or all groups in the opened folder window. Option One: Expand or Collapse Group using Keyboard Shortcut Option Two: Expand or Collapse Group using Group Arrow Option Three: Expand or Collapse Group using Double...
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Turn On or Off Align Icons to Grid on Desktop in Windows 11

General Turn On or Off Align Icons to Grid on Desktop in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off align desktop icons to grid for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The desktop (Win+D) is your home screen and working space in Windows that contains the taskbar and any icons (ex: shortcuts, files, folders, etc...) you add to and arrange on the desktop. If you turn on Align icons to grid, your desktop icons will automatically be snapped into place on an invisible grid on your screen. The grid keeps the icons aligned with each other to prevent them from overlapping. If you turn off Align icons to grid, your desktop icons will no longer be snapped into place by grid. Option One: Turn On or Off Align Icons to Grid on Desktop using Context Menu Option Two: Turn On or Off...
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Open Task View in Windows 11

General Open Task View in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open Task View in Windows 11. Task View is a multiple desktops manager that allows you to quickly switch between all of your open apps on multiple desktops. This makes multitasking and organizing with your opened apps much easier. Once you open Task View, and you can press the Escape key to exit and close Task View without having to switch desktops. Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev), the preview thumbnail title in the taskbar, ALT + Tab and Task View for File Explorer windows will now indicate if that window includes multiple tabs. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/get-more-done-with-multitasking-in-windows-b4fa0333-98f8-ef43-e25c-06d4fb1d6960 Option...
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Switch Between Open Windows in Windows 11

General Switch Between Open Windows in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you different ways to switch between open windows for your account in Windows 11. When you have multiple windows open in Windows 11, you can easily and quickly switch between them. Starting with Windows 11 build 23560 (Dev), build 22635.2771 (Beta), build 22631.2787 (RP), and build 22631.2792 Microsoft is beginning to roll out the ability to use Copilot in Windows with ALT + TAB. Using the ALT + TAB hotkey now displays the thumbnail preview for Copilot in Windows among the other thumbnail previews of open windows, which you can switch between by pressing Tab. Starting with Windows 11 build 26052 (Canary and Dev), the preview thumbnail title in the taskbar, ALT + Tab and Task View for File Explorer windows will...
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Open Notification Center in Windows 11

General Open Notification Center in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to open the Notification Center in Windows 11. Notifications are alerts from apps, system, and other senders. Windows 11 puts notifications in the Notification Center (Win+N) on the taskbar corner where you can view them instantly from the flyout. You can select a notification in the Notification Center to read more or take action. Don't want to take any action? To clear a specific notification, click/tap the X next to the notification you want to clear. If you want to clear all your notifications, click/tap on the Clear all button. Starting with Windows 11 build 26100.6725 (24H2) and build 26200.6725 (25H2), you will be able to open Notification Center on any monitor by clicking the date and time in...
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Enable or Disable Editing Quick Settings in Windows 11

Personalization Enable or Disable Editing Quick Settings in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the ability to edit Quick Settings for all users in Windows 11. The group policy in this tutorial no longer works since you can no longer edit Quick Settings. Quick Settings (Win+A) gives you quick access from the taskbar corner to commonly used settings and apps like Volume, Brightness, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Rotation lock, Battery saver, Accessibility, Night light, Mobile hotspot, Nearby sharing, Cast, and Project. Directly above your Quick Settings, you will see media playback controls when playing music or videos in Microsoft Edge or streaming music in apps like Spotify. If needed or wanted, you can disable editing Quick Settings via group policy. You must be signed...
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Enable or Disable Press and Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11

Accessibility Enable or Disable Press and Hold for Right-clicking in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable press and hold for right-clicking for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens). When you press and hold with touch, it is the same as performing a right-click. If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can enable or disable press and hold for right-clicking. Starting with Windows 11 build 26120.3671 (Beta 24H2) and build 26200.5518 (Dev), Microsoft is updating the Bluetooth & Devices > Pen and Windows Ink, and Bluetooth...
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Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Windows 11

Accessibility Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to change the touch double-tap spatial tolerance for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A touch screen, or touchscreen, is an input device that enables you to interact directly with what is displayed, rather than using a mouse, touchpad, or other such devices (other than a stylus, which is optional for most modern touch screens). If your device (ex: laptop or tablet) has a touch screen, you can adjust the distance (spatial tolerance) the pointer can move between tapping when you double-tap. Option One: Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Settings Option Two: Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in Control Panel Option Three: Change Touch Double-tap Spatial Tolerance in...
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