About this tag
The tag 'show characters' on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to displaying hidden text, such as passwords in Credential Manager or WiFi security keys. Users report that the 'Show characters' checkbox is greyed out or missing, preventing them from viewing saved passwords. The tag also includes discussions about character display in different languages, specifically complex text layout and shaping engines for scripts like Telugu. Topics range from Windows 11 credential management to global language support in Windows, highlighting both security restrictions and technical limitations in rendering certain characters.
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    Unable to show password in Credential Manager

    I normally log in to my Win11 PC via facial "Hello". That works well, and also logs me into my Microsoft Account. I also have a login PIN, which is not (supposed to be) the same as the login password, which I don't know. I can access Credential Manager, as a way to see the password. However...
  2. beauty

    Windows 7 Make comp show WiFi password

    Our computer has wireless internet connection. Network type: Access Point Security Type: No authentication (Open) Encryption Type: WEP "Show characters checkbox" is greyed out (There DEFINITELY is a password.) How can we show the Wifi password?
    • beauty
    • Thread
    • access point internet network password security show characters troubleshooting wep wifi wireless
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Show Characters - Wireless Security

    Show Characters - Wireless Key Security This is already posted in this post here: Link Removed Even though this is already posted I URGENTLY NEED a professional to look at this and let me know if it is being fixed in the next build or in an update of some sort. That post describes in detail...
    • YellowAxe5
    • Thread
    • build discussion help issues key security professional show characters update urgent wi-fi security
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking