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Author: Jay-o-Way

hub/powertoys/awake.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ PowerToys Awake is a tool for Windows designed to keep a computer awake without
 
 ## Getting started
 
-PowerToys Awake can be used directly from PowerToys Settings or as a standalone executable. When the tool is running from PowerToys, it can be managed from PowerToys Settings or the system tray.
+You can use PowerToys Awake directly from PowerToys Settings or as a standalone executable. When it's running from PowerToys, it can be managed from PowerToys Settings or the system tray.
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > PowerToys Awake does not modify any of the Windows power plan settings, and does not depend on a custom power plan configuration. Instead, it spawns background threads that tell Windows that they require a specific state of the machine.
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ In the PowerToys Settings, start PowerToys Awake by toggling **Enable Awake** on
 
 ![A screenshot of the Awake settings.](../images/pt-awake-settings-menu.png)
 
-The following Awake states can be selected:
+You can choose the following Awake states:
 
 | Setting | Description |
 | :-- | :-- |

hub/powertoys/hosts-file-editor.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ The Hosts File Editor provides a convenient way to edit the hosts file configura
 
 This can be useful for scenarios like migrating a website to a new hosting provider or domain name, which may take a 24-48 hour period of downtime. Creating a custom IP address to associate with your domain using the hosts file can enable you to see how it will look on the new server.
 
-## Add a new entry
+## Adding a new entry
 
 Ensure that the Hosts File Editor is set to **On** in the PowerToys Settings.
 
@@ -24,17 +24,17 @@ To add a new entry using the Hosts File Editor:
 - Enter the IP address
 - Enter the Host name
 - Enter any comments that may be helpful in identifying the purpose of the entry
-- Set the **Active** toggleswitch to on and select **Add**
+- Turn the **Active** toggle on and select **Add**
 
 ![PowerToys Hosts File Editor: Add new entry](../images/pt-hosts-file-editor-add-new-entry.gif)
 
-## Filter host file entries
+## Filtering host file entries
 
 To filter host file entries, select the filter icon and then enter characters in either the Address, Hosts, or Comment field to narrow the scope of results.
 
 ![PowerToys Hosts File Editor: Filtering entries](../images/pt-hosts-file-editor-filter.gif)
 
-## Backup Hosts file
+## Back up Hosts file
 
 Hosts File Editor creates a backup of the hosts file before editing session. The backup files are located near the hosts file in `%SystemRoot%/System32/drivers/etc` named `hosts_PowerToysBackup_YYYYMMDDHHMMSS`.
 
@@ -55,4 +55,4 @@ A "Failed to save hosts file" error appears if a change is made without administ
 
 ![PowerToys Hosts File Editor: Failed to save hosts file](../images/pt-hosts-file-editor-failed-to-save-hosts-file-error.png)
 
-Select **Launch as administrator** option in settings to fix the error.
+Select **Launch as administrator** in settings to fix the error.

hub/powertoys/image-resizer.md

@@ -18,7 +18,7 @@ Image Resizer allows you to resize images by dragging and dropping your selected
 ![Image Resizer Drag And Drop Demo.](../images/powertoys-resize-drag-drop.gif)
 
 > [!NOTE]
-> If **Ignore the orientation of pictures** is checked, the width and height of the specified size _may_ be swapped to match the orientation (portrait/landscape) of the current image. In other words: If checked, the **smallest** number (in width/height) in the settings will be applied to the **smallest** dimension of the picture. Regardless if this is declared as width or height. The idea is that different photos with different orientations will still be the same size.
+> If **Ignore the orientation of pictures** is selected, the width and height of the specified size _may_ be swapped to match the orientation (portrait/landscape) of the current image. In other words: If selected, the **smallest** number (in width/height) in the settings will be applied to the **smallest** dimension of the picture. Regardless if this is declared as width or height. The idea is that different photos with different orientations will still be the same size.
 
 ## Settings
 
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ On the Image Resizer tab, configure the following settings.
 
 ### Sizes
 
-Add new preset sizes. Each size can be configured as Fill, Fit or Stretch. The dimension to be used for resizing can be configured as Centimeters, Inches, Percent and Pixels.
+Add new preset sizes. Each size can be configured as Fill, Fit or Stretch. The dimension to be used for resizing can be configured as centimeters, inches, percent and pixels.
 
 #### Fill versus Fit versus Stretch
 

hub/powertoys/install.md

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ ms.localizationpriority: high
 no-loc: [PowerToys, Windows, Chocolatey, Scoop]
 ---
 
-# Install PowerToys
+# Installing PowerToys
 
 We recommend installing PowerToys via GitHub or Microsoft Store, but alternative install methods are also listed if you prefer using a package manager.
 
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ We recommend installing PowerToys via GitHub or Microsoft Store, but alternative
 
 To ensure that your machine meets these requirements, check your Windows version and build number by pressing <kbd>⊞ Win</kbd>+<kbd>R</kbd>, then type `winver` and press <kbd>OK</kbd>. Or enter the `ver` command in Windows Command Prompt. You can [update to the latest Windows version](ms-settings:windowsupdate) in the **Windows Settings**.
 
-## Install with Windows executable file via GitHub
+## Installing with Windows executable file via GitHub
 
 > [!div class="nextstepaction"]
 > [Install PowerToys](https://aka.ms/installpowertoys)
@@ -35,11 +35,11 @@ To install PowerToys using a Windows executable file:
 3. Select the `PowerToysSetup-0.##.#-x64.exe` or `PowerToysSetup-0.##.#-arm64.exe` file to download the PowerToys executable installer.
 4. Once downloaded, open the executable file and follow the installation prompts.
 
-## Install with Microsoft Store
+## Installing with Microsoft Store
 
 Install from the [Microsoft Store's PowerToys page](https://aka.ms/getPowertoys).
 
-## Install with Windows Package Manager
+## Installing with Windows Package Manager
 
 To install PowerToys using the [Windows Package Manager](../package-manager/winget/index.md), it is as simple as running the following command from the command line / PowerShell:
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ In case there are problems with uninstalling a version, there are cleanup script
 
 These community-driven alternative install methods are not officially supported and the PowerToys team does not update or manage these packages.
 
-### Install with Chocolatey
+### Installingwith Chocolatey
 
 To install [PowerToys](https://community.chocolatey.org/packages/powertoys) using [Chocolatey](https://chocolatey.org/), run the following command from your command line / PowerShell:
 
@@ -107,7 +107,7 @@ choco upgrade powertoys
 
 If you have issues when installing/upgrading, create an issue at the [maintainers GitHub repository](https://github.com/mkevenaar/chocolatey-packages/issues) or follow the [Chocolatey triage process](https://docs.chocolatey.org/en-us/community-repository/users/package-triage-process).
 
-### Install with Scoop
+### Installingwith Scoop
 
 To install PowerToys using [Scoop](https://scoop.sh/), run the following command from the command line / PowerShell:
 

hub/powertoys/keyboard-manager.md

@@ -34,7 +34,7 @@ To create mappings with Keyboard Manager, open the PowerToys Settings. Inside Po
 - Launch the Remap Keys settings window by selecting **Remap a key**
 - Launch the Remap Shortcuts settings window by selecting **Remap a shortcut**
 
-### Remap Keys
+### Remapping keys
 
 To remap a key, changing it to a new value, launch the Remap Keyboard settings window with the **Remap a Key** button. When first launched, no predefined mappings will be displayed. Select the **+** button to add a new remap.
 
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ To swap key positions between the <kbd>A</kbd> and <kbd>B</kbd> keys, add anothe
 
 ![Keyboard Remap Keys screenshot.](../images/powertoys-keyboard-remap-a-b.png)
 
-### Key to Shortcut
+### Remapping a key to a shortcut
 
 To remap a key to a shortcut (combination of keys), enter the shortcut key combination in the "Mapped To" column.
 
@@ -65,13 +65,13 @@ For example, to press the <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> key and have it result in `⊞ Win` +
 | `Ctrl` | `⊞ Win` + `←` |
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> Key remapping will be maintained even if the remapped key is used inside another shortcut. The order of keypress matters in this scenario as the action is executed during keydown, not keyup. For example, pressing <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>C</kbd> would result as `⊞ Win` + `left arrow` + `C`. Pressing the <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> key will first execute `⊞ Win` + `left arrow`. Pressing the <kbd>C</kbd> key first will execute `C` + `⊞ Win` + `left arrow`.
+> Key remapping will be maintained even if the remapped key is used inside another shortcut. The order of key press matters in this scenario as the action is executed during key-down, not key-up. For example, pressing <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>C</kbd> would result as `⊞ Win` + `left arrow` + `C`. Pressing the <kbd>Ctrl</kbd> key will first execute `⊞ Win` + `left arrow`. Pressing the <kbd>C</kbd> key first will execute `C` + `⊞ Win` + `left arrow`.
 
-### Remap Shortcuts
+### Remapping shortcuts
 
 To remap a shortcut key combination, like <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>C</kbd>, select **Remap a shortcut** to launch the Remap Shortcuts settings window.
 
-When first launched, no predefined mappings will be displayed. Select the **+** button to add a new remap.
+When first launched, no predefined mappings will be displayed. Select **+** to add a new remap.
 
 Once a new remap row appears, select the input keys whose output you want to _change_ in the “Physical Shortcut” column. Select the new shortcut value to assign in the “Mapped To” column.
 
@@ -91,7 +91,7 @@ There are a few rules to follow when remapping shortcuts. These rules only apply
 
 ### Remap a shortcut to a single key
 
-It is possible to remap a shortcut (key combination) to a single key press by selecting the **Remap a shortcut** button in PowerToys Settings.
+It is possible to remap a shortcut (key combination) to a single key press by selecting **Remap a shortcut** in PowerToys Settings.
 
 For example, to replace the shortcut <kbd>⊞ Win</kbd>+<kbd>←</kbd> (left arrow) with a single key press **Alt**:
 
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ For example, to replace the shortcut <kbd>⊞ Win</kbd>+<kbd>←</kbd> (left arr
 | `⊞ Win` + `←` | `Alt` |
 
 > [!IMPORTANT]
-> Shortcut remapping will be maintained even if the remapped key is used inside another shortcut. The order of keypress matters in this scenario as the action is executed during keydown, not keyup. For example: pressing <kbd>⊞ Win</kbd>+<kbd>←</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd> would result in `Alt` + `Shift`.
+> Shortcut remapping will be maintained even if the remapped key is used inside another shortcut. The order of key press matters in this scenario as the action is executed during key-down, not key-up. For example: pressing <kbd>⊞ Win</kbd>+<kbd>←</kbd>+<kbd>Shift</kbd> would result in `Alt` + `Shift`.
 
 ### App-specific shortcuts
 
@@ -128,10 +128,10 @@ Keyboard Manager uses process-names (not application names) to target apps. For
 
 To select a key or shortcut to remap:
 
-- Use the **Type Key** or **Type Shortcut** button.
+- Select **Type Key** or **Type Shortcut**.
 - Use the drop-down menu.
 
-Once you select the **Type Key** or **Type Shortcut** button, a dialogue window will pop up in which you can enter the key or shortcut, using your keyboard. Once you’re satisfied with the output, hold <kbd>Enter</kbd> to continue. If you’d like to leave the dialogue, hold the <kbd>Esc</kbd> button.
+Once you select **Type Key** or **Type Shortcut**, a dialogue window will pop up in which you can enter the key or shortcut, using your keyboard. Once you’re satisfied with the output, hold <kbd>Enter</kbd> to continue. If you’d like to leave the dialogue, hold <kbd>Esc</kbd>.
 
 Using the drop-down menu, you can search with the key name and additional drop-down values will appear as you progress. However, you can not use the type-key feature while the drop-down menu is open.
 
@@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ Currently no. We are not aware of an API where we can see the input and which de
 
 ### I see keys listed in the drop down menus that don't work. Why is that?
 
-Keyboard Manager lists mappings for all known physical keyboard buttons. Some of these mappings may not be available on your keyboard as there may not be a physical key that it corresponds to. For instance, the <kbd>Start App 1</kbd> option shown below is only available on keyboards that physically have a <kbd>Start App 1</kbd> key. Trying to map to and from this key on a keyboard that does not support the <kbd>Start App 1</kbd> key will result in undefined behavior.
+Keyboard Manager lists mappings for all known physical keyboard keys. Some of these mappings may not be available on your keyboard as there may not be a physical key that it corresponds to. For instance: the <kbd>Start App 1</kbd> option shown below is only available on keyboards that physically have a <kbd>Start App 1</kbd> key. Trying to map to and from this key on a keyboard that does not support the <kbd>Start App 1</kbd> key will result in undefined behavior.
 
 ![PowerToys Keyboard Manager List of Keys.](../images/pt-key-remap-drop-down.png)
 
@@ -188,8 +188,8 @@ If you have tried to remap a key or shortcut and are having trouble, it could be
 
 ## Known Issues
 
-- Keyboard Manager should not be used when playing video games.  Keyboard Manager interception of keypresses currently will impact the FPS.
-- [Remapping keys like Win, Ctrl, Alt or Shift may break gestures and some special buttons](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/3703)
+- Keyboard Manager should not be used when playing video games. Keyboard Manager interception of key presses currently will impact the FPS.
+- [Remapping keys like Win, Ctrl, Alt or Shift may break gestures and some special keys](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/3703)
 - AltGr and Ctrl+Alt gives issues, since AltGr behaves as (L)Ctrl + (R)Alt and remapping one of these keys can break the function.
 
 See the list of all [open keyboard manager issues](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues?q=is%3Aopen+is%3Aissue+label%3A%22Product-Keyboard+Shortcut+Manager%22).

hub/powertoys/mouse-utilities.md

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ From the settings page, the following options can be configured:
 
 | Setting | Description |
 | :--- | :--- |
-| Activation method | Choose between "Press left Ctrl twice" or "Shake mouse". |
+| Activation method | Choose between **Press left Ctrl** twice or **Shake mouse**. |
 | Minimum distance to shake | Adjust sensitivity. |
 | Do not activate when Game Mode is on | Prevents the spotlight from being used when actively playing a game on the system. |
 | Overlay opacity | The opacity of the spotlight backdrop. (default: 50%) |

hub/powertoys/paste-as-plain-text.md

@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ PowerToys **Paste as Plain Text** enables you to paste text stored in your clipb
 
 ## Getting started
 
-### Enable
+### Enabling
 
 To start using Paste as Plain Text, enable it in the PowerToys Settings (Paste as Plain Text tab).
 
-### Activate
+### Activating
 
-Once enabled, execute the paste as plain text action with the activation shortcut (default: <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Win</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>V</kbd>).
+Execute the paste as plain text action with the activation shortcut (default: <kbd>Ctrl</kbd>+<kbd>Win</kbd>+<kbd>Alt</kbd>+<kbd>V</kbd>).
 
 ## Settings
 

hub/powertoys/powerrename.md

@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ Clearing causes files within folders to not be included in the operation. By def
 
 ### Text formatting
 
-Select between four options to either convert items to be all lowercase, all uppercase, title case (first character of sentence is capitalized), or capitalize every word.
+Choose between four options to either convert items to be all lowercase, all uppercase, title case (first character of sentence is capitalized), or capitalize every word.
 
 ### Enumerate items
 
@@ -196,7 +196,7 @@ Filters can be used in PowerRename to narrow the results of the rename. Use the
 
 ## Settings
 
-Additional options can be configured from the PowerRename tab in the Settings, as described below:
+Additional options can be configured from the **PowerRename** tab in the Settings, as described below:
 
 | Setting | Description |
 | :--- | :--- |

hub/powertoys/quick-accent.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ no-loc: [PowerToys, Windows, Quick Accent, Win]
 
 Quick Accent is an alternative way to type accented characters, useful when a keyboard doesn't support that specific accent with a quick key combo. This tool is based on [Damien Leroy's PowerAccent](https://github.com/damienleroy/PowerAccent).
 
-This utility is turned off by default. In order to use the Quick Accent utility, open PowerToys Settings, select the Quick Accent tab, and set the Enable toggle to "On".
+This utility is turned off by default. In order to use the Quick Accent utility, open PowerToys Settings, select the **Quick Accent** tab, and set the Enable toggle to "On".
 
 ## How to activate
 
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ From the Settings menu, the following options can be configured:
 
 | Setting | Description |
 | :--- | :--- |
-| Activation key | Either `Left/Right Arrow`, `Space` or `Left, Right or Space`. |
+| Activation key | Either **Left/Right Arrow**, **Space** or **Left, Right or Space**. |
 | Character set | Only characters that are in the selected set will be shown. |
 | Toolbar location | Position of the toolbar. |
 | Show the Unicode code and name of the currently selected character | Shows the Unicode code (in hexadecimal) and name of the currently selected character under the selector. |

hub/powertoys/registry-preview.md

@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ PowerToys **Registry Preview** simplifies the process of visualizing and editing
 
 ### Enable
 
-To start using Registry Preview, enable it in the PowerToys Settings (Registry Preview tab).
+To start using Registry Preview, enable it in the PowerToys Settings (**Registry Preview** tab).
 
 ### How to activate