Microsoft’s decades‑old Notepad is finally getting the basic writing tools most users expect: real‑time spellcheck and an autocorrect option are now rolling out to Windows Insiders as a preview, with settings that let you opt out for code files and keep the classic plain‑text experience when you...
If you use Windows 11 regularly, you’re no stranger to its paradox: a modern, visually slick operating system that, for all its polish, is plagued by longstanding usability nags and perplexing omissions. Microsoft has poured considerable effort into making Windows look good—yet basic annoyances...
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Few applications have stood the test of time on Windows quite like Notepad. For many users, Notepad has long been the epitome of simplicity—a quick launch, a blank screen, and no distractions. It has been the digital equivalent of a paper notepad, free of bells and whistles, and an indispensable...
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Microsoft's Notepad, a staple of the Windows operating system since 1983, has traditionally been a simple text editor. However, recent updates in Windows 11 have significantly enhanced its functionality, introducing features that align it more closely with word processors like Microsoft Word...
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Microsoft's Notepad, a staple of the Windows operating system since 1983, has undergone a significant transformation in recent updates, evolving from a basic text editor into a more versatile tool. This evolution is particularly noteworthy following the discontinuation of WordPad, as Notepad now...
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Windows 11 has incorporated various grammar and spell-checking features into its ecosystem, enabling users to enhance their writing accuracy across a wide range of applications. As digital communication becomes increasingly reliant on accurate text input, understanding how to configure these...
I am beyond frustrated. The built in autocorrect/autofill feature will not stop annoying me! I am pretty sure that it is something built in because it works the same across multiple browsers and applications. And yes, I have gone into typing settings and turned off "autocorrect misspelled words...
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HI
I have a dell windows 10 laptop and have Microsoft word 2002 on it. I want to automatically add a full stop after hitting the space bar. Ive looked in the typing section of windows and ticked all concerned including insert a capital letter when needed.
Now i know it can be done as the...
Hi,
so after 2,5 years of running this PC without it a couple of weeks ago the spell checker feature simply enabled itself somehow and I can.not turn the damn thing off again.
It highlights every word in certain programs and websites like Steam or Link Removed. Here it is turned off, using...
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Hi!
I have a long list of cutomized autocorrect items and they are stored in MSO files. In previous Win versions the English items were saved in MSO1033, but Win 8 saves them in MSO2057. So when I transferred to Win 8, I renamed my old MSO1033 file to MSO2057. The problem, however, is that...
In Word 2010 I want to create keyboard shortcuts for frequently used words, such as "awa" for "as well as". I could do that in Word 2003 but I don't how to do it in 2010. would appreciate some handholding.