WindowsHow to Stop Windows 11 from Automatically Recording Gameplay in the Background

Windows 11 includes a built-in feature designed for gamers called “Record what happened” (formerly known...

WordHow to Hide the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Word

The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in Microsoft Word is a small row of icons that...

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Microsoft Word includes a feature called “drag-and-drop text editing.” This allows you to highlight a...

ExcelHow to Hide the Quick Analysis Tool in Microsoft Excel

In Microsoft Excel, whenever you highlight a block of data—whether it’s two cells or two...

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When you click the Start button in Windows 11, the bottom half of the menu...

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The Navigation Pane in Microsoft Word is a sidebar that typically appears on the left...

ExcelHow to Disable the Feedback Sound Effects in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel includes a little-known feature called “Provide feedback with sound.” When enabled, Excel plays...

WordHow to Hide the Ribbon in Microsoft Word

The “Ribbon” is the massive toolbar that spans the entire top of the Microsoft Word...

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Microsoft Word provides visual rulers along the top (horizontal) and the left side (vertical) of...

WindowsHow to Hide the Recently Added Apps List in the Windows 11 Start Menu

The Windows 11 Start menu features a simplified, modern design divided into two main sections:...

ExcelHow to Disable the Automatic Capitalisation of First Letters in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel includes a built-in AutoCorrect feature that silently monitors your typing and attempts to...

ExcelHow to Hide the Scrollbars in Microsoft Excel

By default, every Microsoft Excel spreadsheet features a vertical scrollbar on the right side and...

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When you open Microsoft Word or click on the “File” tab, you are presented with...

WindowsHow to Hide the Search Box on the Windows 11 Taskbar

By default, the Windows 11 taskbar features a prominent “Search” box sitting right next to...

ExcelHow to Hide the Sheet Tabs in a Microsoft Excel Workbook

At the bottom of every Microsoft Excel workbook, you will find the sheet tabs (e.g.,...

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By default, whenever you launch Microsoft Excel and create a new, blank workbook, it automatically...

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The Quick Access Toolbar (QAT) in Microsoft Excel is a small row of icons—usually containing...

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