diff --git a/src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/SettingsXAML/Views/AlwaysOnTopPage.xaml b/src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/SettingsXAML/Views/AlwaysOnTopPage.xaml
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diff --git a/src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/Strings/en-us/Resources.resw b/src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/Strings/en-us/Resources.resw
index 55be7cb4ae..0687b9e212 100644
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"Screen Ruler" is the name of the utility
- Default measure style
+ Default mode
- The utility will start having the selected style activated
+ The measuring mode that is used when activatedNone
@@ -234,7 +234,7 @@
Security key
- The key must be auto generated in one machine by clicking on New Key, then typed in other machines
+ To set up, generate the key on one machine, and enter it manually on other machines.New key
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@
Adding a firewall rule might help solve connection issues.
- You need to run as administrator to modify this setting.
+ This setting can only be changed when running as administratorIf PowerToys is installed as a user, uninstalling/upgrading may require the Mouse Without Borders service to be removed manually later.
@@ -361,7 +361,7 @@
Hide the mouse cursor at the top edge of the screen when switching to other machine. This option also steals the focus from any full-screen app to ensure the keyboard input is redirected.
- Mouse cursor may not be visible in Windows 10 and later versions of Windows when there is no physical mouse attached.
+ The mouse cursor may not appear on Windows 10 and later if no physical mouse is connected.Reverse DNS lookup to validate machine IP Address.
@@ -804,7 +804,7 @@
launches the FancyZones layout editor application
- Make dragged window transparent
+ Make the dragged window transparentUse a non-primary mouse button to toggle zone activation
@@ -1304,7 +1304,7 @@
Always run as administrator
- You need to run as administrator to use this setting
+ This setting can only be changed when running as administratorRunning as user
@@ -1465,7 +1465,7 @@ Made with đź’— by Microsoft and the PowerToys community.
Preview Pane and File Explorer are app/feature names in Windows. 'Alt + P' is a shortcut
- You need to run as administrator to modify these settings.
+ This setting can only be changed when running as administratorA reboot may be required for changes to these settings to take effect
@@ -1520,7 +1520,7 @@ Made with đź’— by Microsoft and the PowerToys community.
Mouse actions
- Choose what clicking individual buttons does
+ Customize the function of each mouse buttonPrimary click
@@ -1544,7 +1544,7 @@ Made with đź’— by Microsoft and the PowerToys community.
Picker behavior
- This format will be copied to your clipboard
+ Format will be copied to your clipboardLearn more about remapping limitations
@@ -1736,7 +1736,7 @@ Made with đź’— by Microsoft and the PowerToys community.
Show color name
- This will show the name of the color when picking a color
+ Displays the color name while picking a colorLarge
@@ -2056,7 +2056,7 @@ Take a moment to preview the various utilities listed or view our comprehensive
Diagnostic data
- Helps inform bug fixes, performance, and product decisions
+ Helps us make PowerToys faster, more stable, and better over timeTurn on diagnostic data to help us improve PowerToys?
@@ -2710,7 +2710,7 @@ Right-click to remove the key combination, thereby deactivating the shortcut.Spotlight initial zoom
- Spotlight zoom factor at animation start
+ Spotlight zoom factor at the start of the animationAnimation duration (ms)
@@ -2724,23 +2724,23 @@ Right-click to remove the key combination, thereby deactivating the shortcut.Animations are disabled in your system settings.
- Shake minimum distance
+ Minimum shake distance
- The minimum distance for mouse shaking activation, for adjusting sensitivity
+ The minimum distance the mouse must move to be considered a shake. Lower values increase sensitivity.
- Shake Interval (ms)
+ Shake detection interval (ms)ms = milliseconds
- The span of time during which we track mouse movement to detect shaking, for adjusting sensitivity
+ Time window used to monitor mouse movement for shake detection. Shorter intervals may detect quicker shakes.
- Shake factor (percent)
+ Shake sensitivity factor (percent)
- Mouse shaking is detected by checking how much the mouse pointer has travelled when compared to the diagonal of the movement area. Reducing this factor increases sensitivity.
+ Determines how far the pointer must move, relative to the screen diagonal, to count as a shake. Lower values make it more sensitive.Mouse Highlighter
@@ -2840,7 +2840,7 @@ Right-click to remove the key combination, thereby deactivating the shortcut.Windows default
- App theme
+ ThemeCustomize the way zones look
@@ -2848,9 +2848,6 @@ Right-click to remove the key combination, thereby deactivating the shortcut.
Zone appearance
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- Learn more
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Geometric CodeFile type, do not translate
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- Shortcut to crop an application's window into a cropped window. This is experimental and can cause issues with some applications, since the cropped window will contain the original application window.
+ Creates a cropped version of an application’s window by embedding the original app into a new window. This is experimental and may cause issues due to the reparenting behavior.Thumbnail shortcut
- Shortcut to crop and create a thumbnail of another window. The application isn't controllable through the thumbnail but it'll have less compatibility issues.
+ Creates a cropped, non-interactive thumbnail of another window. Improves app compatibility.Attribution
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- Always run not elevated, even when PowerToys is elevated
+ Always run without elevation (even if PowerToys is elevated)
- Tries to run Peek without elevated permissions, to fix access to network shares. You need to disable and re-enable Peek for changes to this value to take effect.
+ Runs Peek without admin permissions to improve access to network shares. To apply this change, you must disable and re-enable Peek.Peek is a product name, do not loc
@@ -3072,13 +3063,13 @@ Right-click to remove the key combination, thereby deactivating the shortcut.Peek is a product name, do not loc
- Ask for confirmation before deleting files
+ Confirm before deleting files
- When enabled, you will be prompted to confirm before moving files to the Recycle Bin.
+ You'll be asked to confirm before files are moved to the Recycle Bin
- Disable round corners when window is snapped
+ Disable rounded corners when a window is snappedFine tune results ordering
@@ -3111,7 +3102,7 @@ Right-click to remove the key combination, thereby deactivating the shortcut.Global sort order score modifier
- Enable round corners
+ Enable rounded cornersLearn more about Quick Accent
@@ -3164,9 +3155,6 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
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Find the mouse
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Draw crosshairs centered on the mouse pointer
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An AI powered tool to put your clipboard content into any format you need, focused towards developer workflows.
@@ -3212,9 +3194,6 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
Quick and easy previewer
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A quick launcher
@@ -3315,7 +3294,7 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
ms = milliseconds
- Hold the key down for this much time to make the accent menu appear (ms)
+ How long a key must be held before the accent menu appearsms = milliseconds
@@ -3646,7 +3625,7 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
"Hosts File Editor" is a product name
- Position of additional content
+ Placement of additional contentBottom
@@ -3674,7 +3653,7 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
"Hosts File Editor" is the name of the utility
- Needs to be launched as administrator in order to make changes to the hosts file
+ Required in order to make changes to the hosts fileLaunch as administrator
@@ -3716,7 +3695,7 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
Environment Variables
- Needs to be launched as administrator in order to make changes to the system environment variables
+ Required in order to make changes to the system environment variablesLaunch as administrator
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This setting is managed by your organization.
- Additional content includes the file header and lines that can't parse
+ Includes items like the file header and any lines that can’t be parsedPreferred language
@@ -3794,7 +3773,7 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
Experimentation
- Note: Only Windows Insider builds may be selected for experimentation
+ Only Windows Insider builds may be selected for experimentation{Locked="Windows Insider"}
@@ -3804,28 +3783,13 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
Diagnostics & feedback
- Learn more about the information we log & how it gets used
+ Learn more about the logged information and how it's usedDiagnostic data
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+ Save logs to this deviceAdvanced Paste
@@ -3988,9 +3952,6 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
Quick access
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@@ -4055,7 +4016,7 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
Activation shortcut
- Thumbnail Size
+ Thumbnail sizeConstrain thumbnail image size to a maximum of
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Launch Registry Preview
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- Make Registry Preview default app for opening .reg files
- Registry Preview is app name. Do not localize.
+ Make Registry Preview the default app for .reg filesUsing this shortcut may prevent non-text paste actions (e.g. images, files) or built-in paste plain text actions in other applications from functioning.
@@ -4272,12 +4229,6 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
Dashboard
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@@ -4321,7 +4272,7 @@ Activate by holding the key for the character you want to add an accent to, then
Show the release notes after an update
- This settings page is accessible by running the PowerToys executable again
+ To access settings, run the PowerToys executable againShow system tray icon
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New+New+ is the name of the utility. Localize product name in accordance with Windows New
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- Create files and folders from a personalized set of templates
- New+ product description
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Learn more about New+New+ learn more link. Localize product name in accordance with Windows New
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Display options label
- Hide template filename extension
+ Hide the file extension in template namesTemplate file name extension settings toggle
- Hide template filename starting digits, spaces, and dots
+ Hide leading digits, spaces, and dots in template filenamesTemplate filename starting digits settings toggle
- This option is useful when using digits, spaces and dots at the beginning of filenames to control the display order of templates
+ Ignores digits, spaces, and dots at the start of filenames—useful for sorting templates without showing those charactersTemplate filename starting digits settings toggle
@@ -4856,13 +4803,13 @@ To record a specific window, enter the hotkey with the Alt key in the opposite m
Open settings
- Application language
+ Language
- PowerToys will use OS language by default.
+ PowerToys matches your Windows language by default
- Restart PowerToys for language change to take effect.
+ Restart PowerToys to apply language changesRestart
@@ -5057,7 +5004,7 @@ To record a specific window, enter the hotkey with the Alt key in the opposite m
Generate bug report package
- Create zip folder with logs on the Desktop
+ Log files will be zipped to your desktopGenerate package
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+ Play a sound when pinning a window
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+ Stores diagnostic data locally in .xml format; folder may include .etl files as well. May use up 1 GB or more of disk space.
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