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Enable or Disable Text Formatting in Notepad app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Text Formatting toolbar in Notepad for your account in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Starting with Notepad version 11.2504.52.0 and higher to Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is beginning to roll out lightweight formatting in Notepad, providing additional flexibility in how you structure content across your files. The experience supports Markdown style input and files for users who prefer to work directly with the lightweight markup language. To get started, use the new formatting toolbar to apply formatting as you...
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Use Generative Fill in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use Generative Fill in the Microsoft Paint app on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2410.28.0 and higher, Microsoft introduced Generative Fill. Generative Fill in Microsoft Paint allows you to enhance your artwork or any images by adding AI-generated objects seamlessly into selected areas, opening up endless creative possibilities. References...
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Switch Between Widgets Dashboards in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to switch between dashboards in Widgets for your account in Windows 11. Widgets are small cards that display dynamic content from your favorite apps and services on your Windows desktop. They appear on the widgets board, where you can discover, pin, unpin, arrange, resize, and customize widgets to reflect your interests. Your widgets board is optimized to show relevant widgets and personalized content based on your usage. Starting with Windows 11 build 26090 (Canary and Dev), Microsoft is restarting the rollout of the Widgets board improvements that originally began rolling out with build 26058 to Windows Insiders in the Canary Channel. Those improvements include introducing a new navigation bar on the...
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Use Object Select Tool in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use the object select tool in the Microsoft Paint app on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2504.451.0 and higher for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft has added object select, a smart selection tool that uses AI to help you isolate and edit individual elements in your image. If you do not have the object select tool yet in the Paint app version above...
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Use Color Picker in Snipping Tool app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use the color picker feature in the Snipping Tool app to see and copy a color code on your screen in Windows 11. The Snipping Tool app allows you to quickly take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share. Starting with Snipping Tool app version 11.2504.38.0 and higher for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft has added the ability to capture more information on your screen through the introduction of Color Picker. Color picker allows you to inspect or select a color code on your screen with the HEX, RGB or HSL values. Color picker is great for...
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Take Perfect Screenshot with Snipping Tool app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use the Perfect Screenshot feature in the Snipping Tool app in Windows 11. The Snipping Tool app allows you to quickly take a snapshot to copy words or images from all or part of your PC screen. Use Snipping Tool to make changes or notes, then save, and share. Starting with Snipping Tool app version 11.2504.38.0 and higher for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing the Perfect Screenshot feature. Perfect screenshot is a new AI-powered feature in Snipping Tool that allows you to precisely capture content on your screen without the need to crop or resize it post-capture on your Copilot+ PC. To get started, invoke the Snipping Tool...
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Check What is New in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to check what's new in the Paint app in Windows 11. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2504.451.0 and higher for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing a new welcome experience in Paint designed to help users discover and learn about the app’s latest and most useful features. This dialog provides a quick overview of what’s possible in Paint and serves as a helpful starting...
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Generate Stickers in Paint app in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to select or generate custom stickers in the Microsoft Paint app on a Windows 11 Copilot+ PC. The Paint app included in Windows 11 is a simple and powerful graphics editor with a range of uses. You can edit images quickly or create masterpieces with the tools in this app. Once you’re done, you’ll be able to save and share your files in almost any format. Starting with Paint app version 11.2504.451.0 and higher for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing sticker generator, a new AI-powered feature that lets you create custom stickers by simply typing a prompt. Once the stickers are generated, you can click on any one of them to...
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Use Write in Notepad app to Enhance Writing with AI in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to use the Write feature in Notepad to write new content using generative AI in Windows 11. Notepad is a fast and simple text editor that can be used to view, edit, and search through plain text documents instantly. Starting with Notepad version 11.2504.46.0 and higher for Windows Insiders in the Canary, Dev, Beta, and Release Preview Channels on Windows 11, Microsoft is introducing the ability to write new content in Notepad using generative AI. The new Write feature helps you quickly draft text based on your prompt, making it easy to start from a blank page or build upon existing content with AI-powered assistance. If you do not have the new Write feature yet in the Notepad version above, then you...
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Enable or Disable Highlights in Copilot Vision in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to turn on or off highlights in Copilot Vision for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Copilot Vision on Windows lets you share any browser or app window on your screen and talking about it with Copilot. Copilot can then help analyze, offer insights, or answer your questions, coaching you through it aloud. Copilot can hear your voice and respond like a friend in a conversation. This requires the Copilot app update (version 1.25034.133.0 and higher) rolling out across all Insider Channels via the Microsoft Store. Copilot Vision on Windows will first roll out to Insiders in the U.S., and file search will roll out to Insiders worldwide. Not all Insiders will get the update right away. Starting with...
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Uninstall and Reinstall OneDrive in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to uninstall or reinstall OneDrive for only your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default. With OneDrive, you can sync files and folders between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from anywhere - your computer, your mobile device, and even through the OneDrive website at OneDrive.live.com. If you add, change, or delete a file or folder in your OneDrive folder, the file or folder is added, changed, or deleted on the OneDrive website and vice versa. You can work with your synced files directly in File Explorer and access your files even when you’re offline. Whenever you’re online, any changes that you or others make will sync automatically...
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Enable or Disable Automatically Update Offline Maps in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable automatically update offline maps for all users in Windows 11. Whether you’re driving, walking, or taking the bus, Maps for Windows 11 gets you there. Get directions and choose from alternate routes, or plan a longer trip with multiple stops. You can download maps, and use the Maps app to search for and get directions, even when you are offline. By default, Windows will automatically update maps when plugged in and not on a metered connection. Reference: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/find-your-way-with-maps-51ece9fb-a0f2-9853-4164-6940865085c8 By the end of 2023, offline maps will no longer be available in the Maps app. After that date you will not be able to view...
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