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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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"...
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Enable or Disable Mini Menu on Text Selection in Microsoft Edge
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable the mini menu on text selection in Microsoft Edge for your account or all users 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" list to...
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Clear Start Menu Recommended Section in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to clear the Start menu Recommended section to always show empty for your account in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 is comprised of three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended. The Recommended section on the Start menu shows a list of your recently added apps, recently opened items, and websites. While you currently cannot remove the Recommended section on the Start menu, you can clear the Recommended section to always show empty. EXAMPLE: Start menu Recommended section Here's How: 1 Open Settings (Win+I). 2 Click/tap on Personalization on the left side, and click/tap on Start on the right side. (see screenshot below) Open Start settings 3 Under Layout, select (dot) More...
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Create Devices and Printers shortcut in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Devices and Printers shortcut for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Devices and Printers folder shows devices that are connected to a computer, including the document devices. When you select a device in Devices and Printers, Device Stage shows the details for that device. Reference: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/print/device-experience-scenarios-for-document-devices When you try to open Devices and Printers from the Control Panel in an Insider build of Windows 11, it will now open to Settings > Bluetooth & devices instead. Option One: Download Devices and Printers shortcut Option Two: Create Devices and Printers shortcut EXAMPLE: Devices and...
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Roll Back Device Driver to Previous Version in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to roll back a device driver to a previous version in Windows 10 and Windows 11. A newer device driver version often adds functionality and fixes problems that were discovered in earlier versions. If the device fails or has issues after updating the driver, you can roll back to the previously installed driver version until there's another new driver version available later to install. You must be signed in as an administrator to roll back a device driver. Here's How: 1 Open Device Manager (devmgmt.msc). 2 Expand open the type of device (ex: "Display adapters") you want. (see screenshot below step 3) 3 Double click/tap on the device (ex: "NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti") you want to roll back its...
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View Microsoft Store Updates and Downloads History in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to view updates, downloads, and purchase history in the Microsoft Store app for your account in Windows 11. Microsoft redesigned the Microsoft Store from the ground up in Windows 11, making space for more content, keeping the user experience simple and responsive. It will help you discover and install the best apps, games, movies and even special offers – like unique movie discounts for Xbox Game Pass members. All the content in the Microsoft Store is tested for security, family safety and device compatibility. You can view your recent updates, downloads, and purchase history for Apps, Games, Movies & TV, and Included with device in the Microsoft Store app. Reference...
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