Windows
Show password on sign-in screen
Reveal the characters of your password while typing it on the Windows sign-in screen.
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When to use it
When you need to verify the password you are typing on the login screen, especially for complex or long passwords.
Pro tip
This shortcut only works on the sign-in screen, not in other password fields. Use it to avoid typos when entering a password.
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