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reference/docs-conceptual/windows-powershell/Starting-Windows-PowerShell.md

@@ -1,23 +1,23 @@
 ---
 description: This article explains the ways of starting various versions of PowerShell.
-ms.date: 03/04/2024
+ms.date: 03/27/2025
 title: Starting Windows PowerShell
 ---
 
 # Starting Windows PowerShell
 
-Windows PowerShell is a scripting engine that's embedded into multiple hosts. The most common hosts
-you'll start are the interactive command-line `powershell.exe` and the Interactive Scripting
-Environment `powershell_ise.exe`.
+Windows PowerShell is a scripting engine embedded into multiple hosts. The most common hosts are the
+interactive command-line `powershell.exe` and the Interactive Scripting Environment
+`powershell_ise.exe`.
 
-## PowerShell has renamed binary
+## PowerShell binary name
 
-PowerShell version 6 and higher uses .NET Core. Supported versions are available on Windows, macOS,
-and Linux.
+PowerShell version 6 and higher uses .NET (Core). Supported versions are available on Windows,
+macOS, and Linux.
 
-Beginning in PowerShell 6, the PowerShell binary was renamed `pwsh.exe` for Windows and `pwsh` for
-macOS and Linux. You can start PowerShell preview versions using `pwsh-preview`. For more
-information, see [About pwsh][04].
+Beginning in PowerShell 6, the PowerShell binary named `pwsh.exe` for Windows and `pwsh` for macOS
+and Linux. You can start PowerShell preview versions using `pwsh-preview`. For more information, see
+[About pwsh][04].
 
 To find cmdlet reference and installation documentation for PowerShell 7, use the following links:
 
@@ -30,20 +30,20 @@ To find cmdlet reference and installation documentation for PowerShell 7, use th
 
 To view content for other PowerShell versions, see [How to use the PowerShell documentation][01].
 
-### From the Start Menu
+### Run from the Start Menu
 
 - Open the **Start** menu, type **Windows PowerShell**, select **Windows PowerShell**, then select
   **Open**.
 
-### At the Command Prompt
+### Run from the Command Prompt
 
 In Windows Command shell, Windows PowerShell, or Windows PowerShell ISE, to start Windows
 PowerShell, type: `PowerShell`.
 
 You can also use the parameters of the `powershell.exe` program to customize the session. For more
 information, see [about_PowerShell_exe][03].
 
-### With Administrative privileges (Run as administrator)
+### Run with administrative privileges
 
 Open the **Start** menu, type **Windows PowerShell**, select **Windows PowerShell**, and then
 select **Run as administrator**.
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ select **Run as administrator**.
 
 Use any of the following methods to start Windows PowerShell ISE.
 
-### From the Start Menu
+### Run from the Start Menu
 
 - Open the **Start** menu, type **ISE**, select **Windows PowerShell ISE**, then select **Open**.
 
@@ -61,23 +61,22 @@ Use any of the following methods to start Windows PowerShell ISE.
 In Windows Command shell, Windows PowerShell, or Windows PowerShell ISE, to start Windows
 PowerShell, type: `PowerShell_ISE`. In Windows PowerShell, you can use the alias `ise`.
 
-### With Administrative privileges (Run as administrator)
+### Run with administrative privileges
 
-Click **Start**, type **ISE**, right-click **Windows PowerShell ISE**, and then click **Run as
+Select **Start**, type **ISE**, right-click **Windows PowerShell ISE**, and then click **Run as
 administrator**.
 
 ## Starting the 32-Bit Version of Windows PowerShell
 
-When using a 64-bit computer, **Windows PowerShell (x86)**, a 32-bit version of Windows PowerShell
-is installed in addition to the 64-bit version. When you run Windows PowerShell, the 64-bit version
-runs by default.
+64-bit versions of Windows include a 32-bit version of Windows PowerShell, **Windows PowerShell
+(x86)**, in addition to the 64-bit version. The 64-bit version runs by default.
 
 However, you might occasionally need to run **Windows PowerShell (x86)**, such as when you're using
 a module that requires the 32-bit version or when you're connecting remotely to a 32-bit computer.
 
 To start a 32-bit version of Windows PowerShell, use any of the following procedures.
 
-- Click **Start**, type **Windows PowerShell**, select **Windows PowerShell (x86)**, then select
+- Select **Start**, type **Windows PowerShell**, select **Windows PowerShell (x86)**, then select
   **Open**.
 
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reference/docs-conceptual/windows-powershell/ise/Accessibility-in-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 description: This topic describes the accessibility features of Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) that you might find helpful.
-ms.date: 12/19/2019
+ms.date: 03/27/2025
 ms.topic: ui-reference
 title: Accessibility in Windows PowerShell ISE
 ---
@@ -10,14 +10,14 @@ title: Accessibility in Windows PowerShell ISE
 This topic describes the accessibility features of Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting
 Environment (ISE) that you might find helpful.
 
-- [How to change the size and location of the Console and Script Panes](#how-to-change-the-size-and-location-of-the-console-and-script-panes)
-- [Keyboard shortcuts for editing text](#keyboard-shortcuts-for-editing-text)
-- [Keyboard shortcuts for running scripts](#keyboard-shortcuts-for-running-scripts)
-- [Keyboard shortcuts for customizing the view](#keyboard-shortcuts-for-customizing-the-view)
-- [Keyboard shortcuts for debugging scripts](#keyboard-shortcuts-for-debugging-scripts)
-- [Keyboard shortcuts for Windows PowerShell tabs](#keyboard-shortcuts-for-windows-powershell-tabs)
-- [Keyboard shortcuts for starting and exiting](#keyboard-shortcuts-for-starting-and-exiting)
-- [Breakpoint management with cmdlets](#breakpoint-management)
+- [How to change the size and location of the Console and Script Panes][04]
+- [Keyboard shortcuts for editing text][07]
+- [Keyboard shortcuts for running scripts][08]
+- [Keyboard shortcuts for customizing the view][05]
+- [Keyboard shortcuts for debugging scripts][06]
+- [Keyboard shortcuts for Windows PowerShell tabs][10]
+- [Keyboard shortcuts for starting and exiting][09]
+- [Breakpoint management with cmdlets][03]
 
 Microsoft is committed to making its products and services easier for everyone to use. The following
 topics provide information about the features, products, and services that make Windows PowerShell
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ make Windows PowerShell ISE more accessible for people with disabilities:
 - Keyboard Shortcuts
 
 - Syntax Coloring Table and the ability to modify several other color settings using the
-  [$psISE.Options](object-model/The-ISEOptions-Object.md) scripting object.
+  [$psISE.Options][13] scripting object.
 
 - Text Size Change
 
@@ -175,12 +175,24 @@ You can use the following keyboard shortcuts to start the Windows PowerShell con
 ## Breakpoint Management
 
 For the visually impaired, breakpoint information is available through the cmdlets for managing
-breakpoints, such as
-[Get-PSBreakpoint](/powershell/module/Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility/Get-PSBreakpoint) and
-[Set-PSBreakpoint](/powershell/module/Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility/Set-PSBreakpoint). For more
-information please see 'How to manage breakpoints' in
-[How to Debug Scripts in the Windows PowerShell ISE](How-to-Debug-Scripts-in-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md).
+breakpoints, such as [Get-PSBreakpoint][01] and [Set-PSBreakpoint][02]. For more information please
+see 'How to manage breakpoints' in [How to Debug Scripts in the Windows PowerShell ISE][11].
 
 ## See Also
 
-[Introducing the Windows PowerShell ISE](Introducing-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md)
+[Introducing the Windows PowerShell ISE][12]
+
+<!-- link references -->
+[01]: /powershell/module/Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility/Get-PSBreakpoint
+[02]: /powershell/module/Microsoft.PowerShell.Utility/Set-PSBreakpoint
+[03]: #breakpoint-management
+[04]: #how-to-change-the-size-and-location-of-the-console-and-script-panes
+[05]: #keyboard-shortcuts-for-customizing-the-view
+[06]: #keyboard-shortcuts-for-debugging-scripts
+[07]: #keyboard-shortcuts-for-editing-text
+[08]: #keyboard-shortcuts-for-running-scripts
+[09]: #keyboard-shortcuts-for-starting-and-exiting
+[10]: #keyboard-shortcuts-for-windows-powershell-tabs
+[11]: How-to-Debug-Scripts-in-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md
+[12]: Introducing-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md
+[13]: object-model/The-ISEOptions-Object.md

reference/docs-conceptual/windows-powershell/ise/Exploring-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md

@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 ---
 description: This article is an overview of the features of the Windows PowerShell ISE
 ms.custom: ISE-F1-page
-ms.date: 05/04/2023
+ms.date: 03/27/2025
 ms.topic: ui-reference
 title: Exploring the Windows PowerShell ISE
 ---
@@ -11,26 +11,25 @@ title: Exploring the Windows PowerShell ISE
 You can use the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) to create, run, and debug
 commands and scripts.
 
-![Screenshot of the full ISE window.](media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/full-ise-window.png)
+![Screenshot of the full ISE window.][10]
 
-The Windows PowerShell ISE consists of the menu bar, Windows PowerShell tabs,
-the toolbar, script tabs, a Script Pane, a Console Pane, a status bar, a text-size slider and
-context-sensitive Help.
+The Windows PowerShell ISE consists of the menu bar, Windows PowerShell tabs, the toolbar, script
+tabs, a Script Pane, a Console Pane, a status bar, a text-size slider and context-sensitive Help.
 
 ## Menu Bar
 
 The menu bar contains the **File**, **Edit**, **View**, **Tools**, **Debug**, **Add-ons**, and
 **Help** menus.
 
-![Screenshot of the menu bar.](media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-menu-bar.png)
+![Screenshot of the menu bar.][11]
 
 The buttons on the menus allow you to perform tasks related to writing and running scripts and
-running commands in the Windows PowerShell ISE. Additionally, an [add-on tool][11] may be placed on
-the menu bar by running scripts that use the [The ISE Object Model Hierarchy][10].
+running commands in the Windows PowerShell ISE. Additionally, an [add-on tool][17] may be placed on
+the menu bar by running scripts that use the [The ISE Object Model Hierarchy][16].
 
 ## Toolbar
 
-![Screenshot of the tool bar.](media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-tool-bar.png)
+![Screenshot of the tool bar.][15]
 
 The following buttons are located on the toolbar.
 
@@ -58,7 +57,7 @@ The following buttons are located on the toolbar.
 
 ## Windows PowerShell Tabs
 
-![Screenshot of the Windows PowerShell tabs.](media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-powershell-tabs.png)
+![Screenshot of the Windows PowerShell tabs.][13]
 
 A Windows PowerShell tab is the environment in which a Windows PowerShell script runs. You can open
 new Windows PowerShell tabs in the Windows PowerShell ISE to create separate environments on your
@@ -69,7 +68,7 @@ For more information, see [How to Create a PowerShell Tab in Windows PowerShell
 
 ## Script Tab
 
-![Screenshot of the script tabs.](media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-script-tabs.png)
+![Screenshot of the script tabs.][14]
 
 Displays the name of the script you are editing. You can click a script tab to select the script you
 want to edit.
@@ -78,7 +77,7 @@ When you point to the script tab, the fully qualified path to the script file ap
 
 ## Script Pane
 
-![Screenshot of the panes and status bar.](media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-panes.png)
+![Screenshot of the panes and status bar.][12]
 
 Allows you to create and run scripts. You can open, edit and run existing scripts in the Script
 Pane. For more information, see [How to Write and Run Scripts in the Windows PowerShell ISE][07].
@@ -108,7 +107,7 @@ Increases or decreases the size of the text on the screen.
 Help for Windows PowerShell ISE is available on Microsoft Learn. You can open the Help by clicking
 **Windows PowerShell ISE Help** on the **Help** menu or by pressing the <kbd>F1</kbd> key anywhere
 except when the cursor is on a cmdlet name in either the Script Pane or the Console Pane. From the
-**Help** menu you can also run the `Update-Help` cmdlet, and display the Command Window which
+**Help** menu you can also run the `Update-Help` cmdlet, and display the Command Window, which
 assists you in constructing commands by showing you all the parameters for a cmdlet and enabling you
 to fill in the parameters in an easy-to-use form.
 
@@ -129,5 +128,11 @@ to fill in the parameters in an easy-to-use form.
 [07]: How-to-Write-and-Run-Scripts-in-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md
 [08]: Introducing-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md
 [09]: Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md
-[10]: object-model/The-ISE-Object-Model-Hierarchy.md
-[11]: object-model/The-ISEAddOnTool-Object.md
+[10]: media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/full-ise-window.png
+[11]: media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-menu-bar.png
+[12]: media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-panes.png
+[13]: media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-powershell-tabs.png
+[14]: media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-script-tabs.png
+[15]: media/exploring-the-windows-powershell-ise/ise-tool-bar.png
+[16]: object-model/The-ISE-Object-Model-Hierarchy.md
+[17]: object-model/The-ISEAddOnTool-Object.md

reference/docs-conceptual/windows-powershell/ise/How-to-Create-a-PowerShell-Tab-in-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 description: Tabs in the Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) allow you to simultaneously create and use several execution environments within the same application. Each PowerShell tab corresponds to a separate execution environment or session.
-ms.date: 10/07/2021
+ms.date: 03/27/2025
 ms.topic: ui-reference
 title: How to Create a PowerShell Tab in Windows PowerShell ISE
 ---
@@ -12,21 +12,20 @@ create and use several execution environments within the same application. Each
 corresponds to a separate execution environment or session.
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> Variables, functions, and aliases that you create in one tab do not carry over to another. They
+> Variables, functions, and aliases that you create in one tab don't carry over to another. They
 > are different Windows PowerShell sessions.
 
 Use the following steps to open or close a tab in Windows PowerShell. To rename a tab, set the
-[DisplayName](object-model/The-PowerShellTab-Object.md#displayname) property on the Windows
-PowerShell Tab scripting object.
+[DisplayName][04] property on the Windows PowerShell Tab scripting object.
 
 ## To create and use a new PowerShell Tab
 
 On the **File** menu, click **New PowerShell Tab**. The new PowerShell tab always opens as the
-active window. PowerShell tabs are incrementally numbered in the order that they are opened. Each
-tab is associated with its own Windows PowerShell console window. You can have up to 32 PowerShell
-tabs with their own session open at a time (this is limited to 8 on Windows PowerShell ISE 2.0.)
+active window. PowerShell tabs are incrementally numbered in the order that they're opened. Each tab
+is associated with its own Windows PowerShell console window. You can have up to 32 PowerShell tabs
+with their own session open at a time (this is limited to 8 on Windows PowerShell ISE 2.0.)
 
-Note that clicking the **New** or **Open** icons on the toolbar does not create a new tab with a
+Note that clicking the **New** or **Open** icons on the toolbar doesn't create a new tab with a
 separate session. Instead, those buttons open a new or existing script file on the currently active
 tab with a session. You can have multiple script files open with each tab and session. The script
 tabs for a session only appear below the session tabs when the associated session is active.
@@ -51,10 +50,15 @@ To close a tab, you can use any of the following techniques:
   active tab to close the tab.
 
 If you have unsaved files open in the PowerShell tab that you are closing, you are prompted to save
-or discard them. For more information about how to save a script, see
-[How to Save a Script](How-to-Write-and-Run-Scripts-in-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md#how-to-save-a-script).
+or discard them. For more information about how to save a script, see [How to Save a Script][02].
 
 ## See Also
 
-- [Introducing the Windows PowerShell ISE](Introducing-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md)
-- [How to Use the Console Pane in the Windows PowerShell ISE](How-to-Use-the-Console-Pane-in-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md)
+- [Introducing the Windows PowerShell ISE][03]
+- [How to Use the Console Pane in the Windows PowerShell ISE][01]
+
+<!-- link references -->
+[01]: How-to-Use-the-Console-Pane-in-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md
+[02]: How-to-Write-and-Run-Scripts-in-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md#how-to-save-a-script
+[03]: Introducing-the-Windows-PowerShell-ISE.md
+[04]: object-model/The-PowerShellTab-Object.md#displayname