Disabling Autosave and Touch/Mouse Mode in Microsoft 365 Quick Access Toolbar

Microsoft 365 is a powerful suite of productivity tools that includes popular applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. One of the great features of Microsoft 365 is the Quick Access Toolbar, which provides easy access to commonly used commands. However, some users may find certain features of the Quick Access Toolbar, such as autosave and touch/mouse mode, to be distracting or unnecessary. In this article, we will guide you on how to disable autosave and touch/mouse mode in the Microsoft 365 Quick Access Toolbar.

Disabling Autosave

Autosave is a feature in Microsoft 365 that automatically saves your documents as you work. While this can be helpful in preventing data loss, some users may prefer to have more control over when their documents are saved. Here's how you can disable autosave in Microsoft 365:

1. Open the Microsoft 365 application (e.g., Word, Excel) in which you want to disable autosave.
2. Click on the "File" tab in the top left corner of the application window.
3. In the left-hand menu, click on "Options."
4. A new window will open. In the left-hand menu of this window, click on "Save."
5. Under the "Save documents" section, you will find the option to enable or disable autosave. Uncheck the box next to "Automatically save every X minutes."
6. Click on "OK" to save your changes.

By following these steps, you have successfully disabled autosave in Microsoft 365. Now, you have full control over when your documents are saved, allowing you to save them at your desired intervals.

Disabling Touch/Mouse Mode

Touch/Mouse Mode is a feature in Microsoft 365 that optimizes the user interface for touch-enabled devices, such as tablets or touch screen laptops. However, if you are using a traditional desktop computer with a mouse and keyboard, you may find this mode unnecessary. Here's how you can disable touch/mouse mode in Microsoft 365:

1. Open the Microsoft 365 application (e.g., Word, Excel) in which you want to disable touch/mouse mode.
2. Click on the "File" tab in the top left corner of the application window.
3. In the left-hand menu, click on "Options."
4. A new window will open. In the left-hand menu of this window, click on "General."
5. Under the "User Interface options" section, you will find the option to enable or disable touch/mouse mode. Uncheck the box next to "Optimize for touch."
6. Click on "OK" to save your changes.

By following these steps, you have successfully disabled touch/mouse mode in Microsoft 365. The user interface will now be optimized for mouse and keyboard input, providing a more familiar experience on your desktop computer.

In this article, we have discussed how to disable autosave and touch/mouse mode in the Microsoft 365 Quick Access Toolbar. By disabling autosave, you can have more control over when your documents are saved, while disabling touch/mouse mode allows you to optimize the user interface for traditional desktop computer use. These customization options can help you tailor your Microsoft 365 experience to your specific needs and preferences.

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