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🖥️ Are you still annoyed that the Windows 11 Taskbar Start button and icons are in the center? Here's how to move it back to the left, just like in the earlier versions.
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Right-click the taskbar
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Open Taskbar Settings.
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Select the Taskbar behaviors drop-down
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Change Taskbar alignment to Left.
Read the full Cool Tip HERE.
📝Today's One Cool Tip shows how to enable and use the new Spell Check in Notepad for Windows 11.
Learn how to enable and use the new spell check feature in Notepad for Windows 11.
Discover step-by-step instructions and the advantages of having this long-awaited functionality in your favorite text editor.
Read the full Cool Tip HERE.
✔️ Spell check is a valuable tool, but it's not foolproof. Here are some tips to get the most out of it:
1. Use it proactively:
- Don't wait until the end of your writing to run spell check. Use it as you write to catch errors early.
- Most word processors have an autocorrect feature that fixes common typos as you type.
2. Understand its limitations:
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Homophones: Spell check won't catch words that sound the same but are spelled differently (e.g., their, there, they're).
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Contextual errors: Spell check might not flag a word that is spelled correctly but is the wrong word for the sentence (e.g., using "affect" instead of "effect").
3. Take grammar suggestions with caution:
- Spell checkers often offer grammar suggestions, but they may not always be accurate. Carefully consider each suggestion before accepting it.
4. Don't rely on it entirely:
- Always proofread your work yourself or have someone else review it. Spell check can miss errors, and it's always good to have a human eye on your writing.
5. Supplement with other tools:
- Consider using online grammar and spell check tools like Grammarly to catch more complex errors.
- If you're using Microsoft Word, you can customize the spell check settings to catch more types of errors.
Additional tips:
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Read your work out loud: This can help you catch errors that spell check might miss.
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Take breaks: Proofreading can be tiring, so take breaks to keep your mind fresh.
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Learn from your mistakes: If you notice you make the same errors repeatedly, try to learn the correct spelling or grammar rule.
By using spell check effectively and supplementing it with other proofreading methods, you can significantly improve the quality of your writing.
✅ Let's check out some more Cool Tips.
👀 Do you want to know how many characters are in your Notepad document?
The Character Count feature in Windows 11 Notepad is a useful tool for anyone who works with text files.
Here's how to do it.
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Open Windows 11 Notepad by clicking on the Start menu and typing “Notepad” in the search box.
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Alternatively, you can press the Windows key + R and type “notepad” in the Run dialog box.
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Create a new text file or open an existing one by clicking on the File menu and choosing New or Open.
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Type or paste your text in the Notepad window.
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Edit, format, or save your text as usual.
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When text is selected, the status bar shows the character count for both the selected text and the entire document.
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When no text is selected, the character count for the entire document is displayed, ensuring you always have a clear view of your document’s length.
Read more HERE.
🤔 Have you ever wondered how to use a keyboard shortcut for spelling in Microsoft Word?
The Editor feature for spelling and grammar is a great tool in Microsoft Word.
Here's how to do it.
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Press the F7 key !
Read more HERE.
❓ Did you know that you can create tabs in Notepad for Windows 11?
Microsoft enhanced Notepad, first introduced in 1985, with tabs to improve the app experience.
The updated app with tabs provides a quick and easy way to keep your data organized and enables you to switch between notes.
Here's how to use it:
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Open the updated Notepad app
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Click the + icon to create a new tab.
That's it! Very Cool indeed.
Read more HERE.
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⌨️Today's Cool Tips are brought to you by the letter X:
Windows
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Win + X: Open the Quick Link menu (for quick access to system tools and settings)
Microsoft 365 Apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Ctrl + X: Cut selected text or object (to move it to the clipboard)
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Alt + X: (Often used to activate menu options or shortcuts within the ribbon)
✍️Today's Haiku brought to you by your high school English teacher!
Words dance on the screen,
Red lines mark a misstep made,
Language refined.
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😜 Tech Joke of the Day😅
Why did the spell check file a police report?
Because it got tired of being framed for all the miss steaks!! 😅
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