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  • Take screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro screenshots are good for capturing and sharing your game high score, share-worthy conversation in social networks such as Facebook, report a bug or almost anything and everything you see on your screen. In this post, we will cover 4 different ways to take a screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro.

    4 Different methods to capture screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro

    You may like to read:

    How to take a screenshot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Redmi Note 8 Pro.

    Method 1: Capture screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro using the Hardware Keys

    This is one of the easiest and most common ways to capture a screenshot.

    • Navigate to the screen you want to capture.
    • Set the view exactly the way you want the screenshot.
    • Press and hold Volume Down and Power button simultaneously.
    • Screen will flash and you will hear the sound of the camera shutter clicking(If your phone sound is enabled).
    • It will save the screenshot in Gallery.

    Method 2: Capture screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro using the screenshot button

    • Access the quick menu or notification area.
    • You will find Screenshot button.
    • Tap on it.
    • It will save the screenshot.

    Method 3: Capture screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro using the three-finger swipe gesture

    • On a screen, you will wish to capture, swipe down in your screen using three fingers.
    • It will save the screenshot.

    Take scroll screenshot in Redmi Note 7 Pro

    • Go to the page you want to take scroll screenshot.
    • Then take a screenshot using any of the method mentioned before.
    • Tap on the popup screenshot in the right top of the screen.
    • Now tap on “Scroll” icon which is available in left bottom of the screenshot pop up.

    These are the 4 different ways to capture a screenshot on Redmi Note 7 Pro. However, there are many other third-party apps which solves the same purpose.

  • Indian Rupee Symbol in Word- How to type in 4 ways

    Indian Rupee symbol was first unveiled on 15th July 2010. Currently, it is part of official Unicode standard. The keyboards are coming with Rupee symbol. The INR symbol is printed in the place of $(4). If your keyboard does not have INR symbol, anything to worry. You can still type INR symbol using your keyboard. In this post, we will cover different ways to type Indian Rupee Symbol in MS Word.

    Also read: Type INR Symbol in EXCEL

    How to type Indian Rupee Symbol in MS Word

    Here are the 4 ways to type inr sign in word.

    Type Indian Rupee Symbol in MS Word

    To write Rupee symbol in Microsoft word, you need to set your keyboard layout to English (India). To set the keyboard layout to English (India), follow the steps given below. If it is already set, then you can skip this step.

    • Go to Settings->Time & Language->Region & language.
    • Click on Add a language. Select English (India).
    • You can make it default or you can toggle between languages by clicking on right bottom language icon.

    Different ways to type INR symbol in Word

    Keyboard Shortcut method 1:

    If you already have rupee symbol in your keyboard, then type,

    Ctrl + Alt + ₹

    You need to press Ctrl, Alt and ₹ at a time.

    If you don’t have Rupee symbol printed on your keyboard then type,

    Ctrl + Alt + 4($)

    Keyboard Shortcut Method 2:

    This is other options. For using this method of typing INR symbol, use the following key combination.

    Right Alt+₹.

    Method 3:

    For using this method, type

    Left Side Alt+8377.

    Method 4 using Unicode

    Unicode for INR symbol is U+20B9. Type 20B9 and press Alt+X. You should use the left Alt key. While holding down Alt key press the X key.

    These methods of typing Indian Rupee Symbol works well on WordPress, Blogger etc as well.

    Note: If you are using Windows 7 or Windows Vista and unable to find English(India), then update the OS.

  • How to take screenshot on Galaxy A50

    There are several ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy A50. In this post we will cover three different ways of capturing screenshot in Galaxy A50. These methods of capturing screenshot does not require installing any third party applications.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy A50

    You can take screenshot in Samsung Galaxy A50 using following methods.

    take screenshot on Galaxy A50

    Method 1: Take screenshot on Galaxy A50 using hardware keys

    • Go to the screen on which you want to capture screenshot.
    • Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Method 2: Take screenshot on Galaxy A50 using Assistant Menu

    • Enable Assistant Menu by going to Settings->Accessibility->Dexterity and interaction. Enable Assistant menu by moving slider to right.
    • Assistant menu will be appear in the screen. You can move it wherever you want.
    • Now, on a page you want to capture screenshot, tap on Assistant menu ->Screenshots.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Method 3: Take screenshot on Galaxy A50 using Palm swipe method

    • Enable palm swipe by going to Settings->Advanced features->Motions & Gestures. Enable Palm Swipe to capture.
    • To take screenshot, swipe the edge of your hand across the screen.
    • The screenshot will be captured.

    You may like to read:

    Video Guide

    This video covers taking screenshot in Galaxy A50 using Palm Swipe Gesture. This video is done on Galaxy A50. But same method is working in Galaxy A70 as well.

  • How to stop people adding your number to WhatsApp Group

    How do I stop someone from adding me to a group On Whatsapp?. This is the question many of us will get when our number added to some group which we are not interested. Until recently, there was no solution for this. Finally WhatsApp added the option to stop adding number to group without the consent of the user. In this post, let us learn on how to stop people adding your number to WhatsApp Group.

    How to stop people adding your number to WhatsApp Group

    Recently Whatsapp released a update. This update brings in the option to stop people adding number to group without user consent. But to enable this, user has to change the privacy settings.

    • First ensure that, you have updated your WhatsApp messenger to latest version.
    • Now go to Setting->Account->Privacy.
    • Now tap on Groups.
    • Here you have 3 options.
      • Everyone: If you enable this option, anyone can add you to the group.
      • My contacts : If you enable this option, only people in your contact can add you to group.
      • Nobody : Select this option, if you don’t want your number to be added to any group from anyone.
    • If you want to block people adding to whatsapp group, select the option nobody.
    • Finally tap on Done.

    This way you can stop adding your number to WhatsApp groups without your consent. However, group admins will have the option of inviting you privately. If you accept it, you will added to the group.

    You can also read:

    How to download Videos and Photos from WhatsApp Status

    How to use 2 WhatsApp account in Galaxy M20

  • How to update Address on Aadhaar Card Online

    UIDAI or Unique Identification Authority of India provides many services online through its self-service portal. One such facility is change or update address in Aadhaar database. Here is the steps on how to update address on Aadhaar card online.

    How to update Address on Aadhaar Card Online

    As per UIDAI, address in Aadhaar card can be changed online using the OTP based process. However, it is mandatory to have mobile number registered with your Aadhaar card.

    Change or Update Address in Aadhaar card using valid address proof

    If you have a valid address proof, it is easier to update your address in Aadhaar card. Some of the valid address proof document as per
    UIDAI are given below.

    • Bank Statement/Passbook.
    • Post Office Account statement/passbook.
    • Ration card.
    • Voter ID.
    • Driving Licence.
    • Government Photo ID cards/Service photo identity card issued by a PSU.
    • Marriage certificate with address issued by Government.
    • Upto three month old electricity, water, telephone landline, Gas connection bills, property tax receipt and Credit card statement.

    To update the address,

    • Go to the UIDAI self care portal.
    • Login with Aadhaar.
    • Click on Address update request.
    • Upload the Address proof documents.
    • Select BPO Service Provider and submit the request.

    Any Indian resident with a registered mobile number can update address using the UIDAI’s self service portal. As password for login is sent to registered mobile number, it is mandatory to have correct mobile number updated in Aadhaar database.

    Change or Update Address in Aadhaar card without address proof

    For those who have moved to new city or house recently, getting a address proof is little difficult. For helping such citizens Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) is providing option to change address in Aadhaar card by giving address validation letter instead of valid address proof of residence.

    In order to get address validation letter, the Aadhaar cardholder must get consent from an address lender or verifier who would allow their Aadhaar registered address to be used by the resident. The address verifier can be a family member, relative, friend or landlord where you are residing presently.

    Once you get the consent from the address verifier, follow the steps mentioned below to updated the address in Aadhaar card without valid Address proof.

    • Go to UIDAI self care portal.
    • Login with your Aadhaar number.
    • Generate an address validation letter.

    A letter with a secret code will be sent to address verifier through post. Once it is received,

    • Login once again to UIDAI self care portal.
    • Provide the secret code by going to ‘proceed to update address’.

    UIDAI website states that, Submission of information for update does not guarantee update of Aadhaar data. The information submitted is subjected to verification and validation.

    If your request to update address in Aadhaar card is approved, then you can download the e-Aadhaar card.

    Disclaimer : This post is based on information in UIDAI website. For more details, please visit UIDAI website.