Here, we’ll show you how to add a simple drop-down list to a Word document. Add the Drop-Down Form Control You must use the Developer tab to work with form controls in Word. If you don’t see this tab, you can add it easily by following our how-to, How to Enable the Developer Tab on the Microsoft Office Ribbon. Create the Drop-Down List Next, you’ll add the list of items, give the control a name, and adjust a few other settings per your preference....

If you’re interested in trying out Forms to create a math quiz, here’s how to get started. Create a New Quiz in Microsoft Forms Visit the Microsoft Forms website and sign in with your Microsoft account. At the top of the main screen, click New Quiz. Start by giving your quiz a name and, optionally, a description. Then get ready to add some math questions. Click Add new to set up your first question....

Usually, when listening to an entire album, the producers include an automatic crossfade between tracks. However, if you have created playlists, you might prefer one track to bleed into the other for a gapless playback experience. This crossfade feature isn’t enabled by default, but we’ll show you how to crossfade on Spotify using the steps below. How to Crossfade on Spotify Desktop You can enable the crossfade feature on both your desktop and mobile devices....

This might not be ideal behavior for you, however. If you want to delete a file permanently without the option to restore it, you’ll need to bypass the Recycle Bin entirely. To help you, we’ll show you a few different ways to instantly delete files and other items by skipping the Recycle Bin on Windows. How to Immediately Delete Files on Windows When you bypass the Recycle Bin on Windows, the files and folders are permanently removed from your system....

While creating a Restore Point manually is recommended, you might forget to do it. The good news is you can make Windows 11 create one automatically using the System Protection feature. This feature is like System Restore, and you can enable it via the Settings app or by using Windows PowerShell. We’ll explain how to enable System Protection for drives on Windows 11 below. How to Enable System Protection on Windows 11 There is a couple of ways to enable System Protection for drives on Windows 11....

While the likelihood of this actually happening to you is probably very low, recent headlines about hack attacks against Sony, Gmail and even LastPass prove that you can never be too safe. With that in mind, I thought I’d share with you a tip for making your Dropbox data more secure. In particular, it prevents an unscrupulous employee at Dropbox from accessing your most sensitive data by encrypting it....

The Find My feature is enabled by default, allowing you to find your phone and remotely wipe it if stolen. Thankfully, there isn’t a specific app for Android, but you can use Android to access through iCloud. So, if you’ve lost or misplaced your iPhone and only have your Android device, we’ll show you how to find it. Make Sure Find My iPhone is Enabled First The Find My feature is enabled by default and helps you find lost or a misplaced Apple iPhone....

What happens if the Quick access area is missing? You might have relied on Quick access so much you don’t know the path to the files and folders you need. Luckily, there are a few steps you can take to fix a missing Quick access menu on Windows 11. Here’s what you need to do. How to Unhide Quick Access in File Explorer The most likely cause of a missing Quick access menu in File Explorer is that you’ve hidden it by mistake....

Previously, we showed you how to create a System Performance report that summarizes system processes and hardware components. But a System Diagnostics report provides a more comprehensive look at the hardware, software configurations (including the OS), system response times, and much more. Basically, a System Diagnostic test gives you a lot more information on all aspects of your system. Generate a Windows 10 System Diagnostic Report Note that you need to be logged in as an Administrator to run the report (which can also be generated on Windows 7)....

The problem with having all of your important files and folders within easy reach is that there might be files you want to hide. If that’s the case, you can configure Windows to skip certain hidden files and folders. In this guide, we’ll explain how to hide files and folders from a Windows 11 search. How to Hide Files and Folder from Search on Windows 11 The first thing we’ll look at is customizing where Windows is searching for files....

Break up your sentences, use bold text, throw a few indents in. That’s how you make it easy for your recipients to read—but you’ll need to know how. Thankfully, Gmail makes it easy to add indents to your text, making your emails easier to read. Here’s how to indent in Gmail. What is a Text Indent? A text indent is the space between your text and the margins of a document....

However, there are times when you’ll have a playlist you no longer want or ones you accidentally delete. The good news is that if you delete a playlist accidentally or simply want it back, you can get it. If you’ve deleted a Spotify playlist, you can recover them using the steps below. How to Recover Deleted Spotify Playlists You might not know this, but Spotify will save deleted playlists for 90 days....

Sometimes, however, you may have someone following your account who you’d prefer couldn’t see your activity. In the past, there was no way to block people who were following you, but thankfully, Spotify has added this feature. Here’s how to remove followers on Spotify. Is it Possible to Remove Followers on Spotify? Although there’s no option to remove followers on Spotify directly, blocking someone following you is possible. Blocking someone on Spotify means they can’t see your profile or listening activity, and they can’t follow you or your playlists....

If you belong to the latter group, you might wonder how to remove rounded corners in Windows 11. While there isn’t a built-in method to do this, you can use third-party tools or a change to the Windows Registry to make it happen instead. Below, we’ll explain how to restore square corners on your Windows 11 PC. Why Should You Remove Rounded Corners from Windows 11? Rounded corners aren’t just a cosmetic change in Windows 11....

You can easily change the background color for a Word document. So, of course, you can do the same in Google Docs. And so that you can spruce up your documents on the go, we’ll show you how to change the background color in Google Docs on your mobile device as well as online. How to Change Background Color in Google Docs It’s super easy to change the background color in Google Docs online....

If you want to set up a group in Signal, you’ll need to know how to invite people to it. Inviting people from your contacts list is easy enough, but what if you want to invite people who aren’t on it? Keep reading to learn how to set up a group invite link in Signal. What are Groups in Signal? Groups in Signal allow you to communicate with multiple people in a single chat....

Set Your Audio and Subtitle Language on Disney Plus Fire up a movie or TV show. While watching the video, click the Language button in the screen’s upper-right corner. Next, select the language you need for audio. For example, choose the one you need from the Subtitles list if you’re using subtitles and require a different language. That’s all there is to it. Close the display and return to watching the video with your new settings....

However, did you know you can unlock your iPhone with your voice? This lesser-known trick uses your phone’s accessibility settings. Once you enable the feature, you can open your iPhone by speaking to it. If you would like to unlock your iPhone with your voice, follow the steps below. How to Unlock Your iPhone with Your Voice It’s important to note that your iPhone needs to run iOS 14.6 or above, which most supported phones should have....

Firmware updates for AirPods introduce bug fixes and other quality-of-life improvements. However, updating your AirPods’ firmware isn’t straightforward. You won’t know when it happens or when new firmware is available without checking. We’ll show you how to update your AirPods to the latest firmware and check your current firmware version below. Do AirPods Automatically Update? By default, your AirPods should update automatically, with no action required on your part. Unfortunately, there are a few things needed for it to happen....

Here, we’ll cover how to add sections in Microsoft Forms as well as rearrange them or remove them if needed. Benefits of Sections in Microsoft Forms If you have a short form, survey, or math quiz, sections may not be necessary. But you can use them no matter what size your form. Here are just a few benefits of sections in Microsoft Forms. Break down longer forms. This can make your respondents feel less overwhelmed....