EdgeHow to Stop Microsoft Edge from Automatically Playing Videos on Websites
One of the most frustrating experiences on the modern web is navigating to a news...
WordHow to Stop Microsoft Word from Automatically Converting Straight Quotes to Smart Quotes
When you type a quotation mark (“) or an apostrophe (‘) in Microsoft Word, the...
EdgeHow to Stop Microsoft Edge from Automatically Throttling Background Tabs (Efficiency Mode)
In an effort to maximize battery life on laptops, Microsoft Edge includes a feature called...
ExcelHow to Stop Excel from Automatically Updating the Screen While Running Power Query (Fast Data Load)
Power Query is a remarkably powerful tool built into Microsoft Excel that allows you to...
EdgeHow to Stop Microsoft Edge from Automatically Reopening Your Previous Tabs on Startup
By default, Microsoft Edge is configured to pick up exactly where you left off. When...
ExcelHow to Stop Excel from Automatically Generating a Backup File (.xlk)
If you are working with an older, legacy Microsoft Excel file or utilizing specific robust...
EdgeHow to Stop Microsoft Edge from Automatically Suggesting Coupons When Shopping
In a bid to compete with extensions like Honey, Microsoft integrated a native shopping assistant...
ExcelHow to Stop Excel from Automatically Hiding Zero Values in a Worksheet
When working with large financial models or complex data sets in Microsoft Excel, you will...
EdgeHow to Stop Microsoft Edge from Automatically Highlighting Misspelled Words
Microsoft Edge features a built-in spell checker designed to help you catch typos while filling...
WordHow to Stop Microsoft Word from Automatically Changing the Style When You Hit Enter
Microsoft Word relies heavily on a feature called “Styles” (Normal, Heading 1, Title, Quote) to...
EdgeHow to Stop Microsoft Edge from Automatically Filling in Passwords Without Asking
If you use Microsoft Edge as your primary password manager, the browser will securely store...
ExcelHow to Stop Excel from Automatically Flashing the Screen During Macros (VBA ScreenUpdating)
If you write Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros to automate tasks in Microsoft Excel,...
EdgeHow to Stop Microsoft Edge from Automatically Restoring Tabs After a Crash
If Microsoft Edge crashes due to a buggy website or a memory leak, or if...
WordHow to Stop Microsoft Word from Automatically Formatting Pasted Text (Default Paste Options)
Whenever you copy text from a website or another document and paste it into Microsoft...
EdgeHow to Stop Microsoft Edge from Automatically Sending Diagnostic Data to Microsoft
Like many modern browsers, Microsoft Edge includes a built-in telemetry engine. By default, Edge is...
ExcelHow to Stop Excel from Automatically Shrinking Text to Fit the Cell
When you type a long sentence into a single cell in Microsoft Excel, the text...
EdgeHow to Stop Microsoft Edge from Automatically Pre-Loading Web Pages (Page Prediction)
To make web browsing feel instantaneous, Microsoft Edge uses a feature called “Page Prediction” (or...