// // Button groups // -------------------------------------------------- // Make the div behave like a button .btn-group, .btn-group-vertical { position: relative; display: inline-block; vertical-align: middle; // match .btn alignment given font-size hack above > .btn { position: relative; float: left; // Bring the "active" button to the front &:hover, &:focus, &:active, &.active { z-index: 2; } &:focus { // Remove focus outline when dropdown JS adds it after closing the menu outline: 0; } } } // Prevent double borders when buttons are next to each other .btn-group { .btn + .btn, .btn + .btn-group, .btn-group + .btn, .btn-group + .btn-group { margin-left: -1px; } } // Optional: Group multiple button groups together for a toolbar .btn-toolbar { margin-left: -5px; // Offset the first child's margin &:extend(.clearfix all); .btn-group, .input-group { float: left; } > .btn, > .btn-group, > .input-group { margin-left: 5px; } } .btn-group > .btn:not(:first-child):not(:last-child):not(.dropdown-toggle) { border-radius: 0; } // Set corners individual because sometimes a single button can be in a .btn-group and we need :first-child and :last-child to both match .btn-group > .btn:first-child { margin-left: 0; &:not(:last-child):not(.dropdown-toggle) { .border-right-radius(0); } } // Need .dropdown-toggle since :last-child doesn't apply given a .dropdown-menu immediately after it .btn-group > .btn:last-child:not(:first-child), .btn-group > .dropdown-toggle:not(:first-child) { .border-left-radius(0); } // Custom edits for including btn-groups within btn-groups (useful for including dropdown buttons within a btn-group) .btn-group > .btn-group { float: left; } .btn-group > .btn-group:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) > .btn { border-radius: 0; } .btn-group > .btn-group:first-child { > .btn:last-child, > .dropdown-toggle { .border-right-radius(0); } } .btn-group > .btn-group:last-child > .btn:first-child { .border-left-radius(0); } // On active and open, don't show outline .btn-group .dropdown-toggle:active, .btn-group.open .dropdown-toggle { outline: 0; } // Sizing // // Remix the default button sizing classes into new ones for easier manipulation. .btn-group-xs > .btn { &:extend(.btn-xs); } .btn-group-sm > .btn { &:extend(.btn-sm); } .btn-group-lg > .btn { &:extend(.btn-lg); } // Split button dropdowns // ---------------------- // Give the line between buttons some depth .btn-group > .btn + .dropdown-toggle { padding-left: 8px; padding-right: 8px; } .btn-group > .btn-lg + .dropdown-toggle { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; } // The clickable button for toggling the menu // Remove the gradient and set the same inset shadow as the :active state .btn-group.open .dropdown-toggle { .box-shadow(inset 0 3px 5px rgba(0,0,0,.125)); // Show no shadow for `.btn-link` since it has no other button styles. &.btn-link { .box-shadow(none); } } // Reposition the caret .btn .caret { margin-left: 0; } // Carets in other button sizes .btn-lg .caret { border-width: @caret-width-large @caret-width-large 0; border-bottom-width: 0; } // Upside down carets for .dropup .dropup .btn-lg .caret { border-width: 0 @caret-width-large @caret-width-large; } // Vertical button groups // ---------------------- .btn-group-vertical { > .btn, > .btn-group, > .btn-group > .btn { display: block; float: none; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; } // Clear floats so dropdown menus can be properly placed > .btn-group { &:extend(.clearfix all); > .btn { float: none; } } > .btn + .btn, > .btn + .btn-group, > .btn-group + .btn, > .btn-group + .btn-group { margin-top: -1px; margin-left: 0; } } .btn-group-vertical > .btn { &:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) { border-radius: 0; } &:first-child:not(:last-child) { border-top-right-radius: @border-radius-base; .border-bottom-radius(0); } &:last-child:not(:first-child) { border-bottom-left-radius: @border-radius-base; .border-top-radius(0); } } .btn-group-vertical > .btn-group:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) > .btn { border-radius: 0; } .btn-group-vertical > .btn-group:first-child:not(:last-child) { > .btn:last-child, > .dropdown-toggle { .border-bottom-radius(0); } } .btn-group-vertical > .btn-group:last-child:not(:first-child) > .btn:first-child { .border-top-radius(0); } // Justified button groups // ---------------------- .btn-group-justified { display: table; width: 100%; table-layout: fixed; border-collapse: separate; > .btn, > .btn-group { float: none; display: table-cell; width: 1%; } > .btn-group .btn { width: 100%; } > .btn-group .dropdown-menu { left: auto; } } // Checkbox and radio options // // In order to support the browser's form validation feedback, powered by the // `required` attribute, we have to "hide" the inputs via `opacity`. 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Your Ultimate Guide to Finding a Windows 11 Product Key That Works<\/p>\n
Unlocking your Windows 11 experience starts with a valid product key, which authenticates your copy and gives you access to all the features. It\u2019s a simple alphanumeric code that ties your license to your device, ensuring a secure and personalized system. Getting one is straightforward, and we\u2019ll help you understand the essentials without the tech jargon.<\/p>\n
Understanding the shift from traditional product keys to **digital licenses** for Microsoft\u2019s latest OS is crucial for any modern user. Unlike the legacy 25-character codes that tethered activation to a single physical sticker, digital licenses link your activation status directly to your Microsoft account and device hardware. This means after a motherboard upgrade or a fresh install on the same machine, your OS automatically reactivates without hunting for a faded sticker. For OEM systems, the license is embedded in the firmware. This evolution makes activation seamless and theft-proof. While a key is a static password, a digital license is a dynamic, hardware-paired authorization. The result? Less frustration and **more robust OS security** for your system.<\/p>\n
Q: Can I transfer a digital license to a completely new PC?<\/strong> Understanding the shift from traditional product keys to digital licenses for Microsoft\u2019s latest OS is critical for modern device management. Unlike a 25-character alphanumeric key that ties to physical media, a digital license links directly to your Microsoft account and hardware fingerprint, surviving motherboard swaps under specific conditions. Digital licenses streamline reactivation after hardware changes.<\/strong> This eliminates the frustration of lost stickers or scratched cards. The key distinction lies in permanence:<\/p>\n For most users, a digital license is more resilient than any physical key you can type.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n While a retail key can be transferred to a new PC, a digital license locks activation to that specific device\u2019s signature, making it ideal for OEM builds. This evolution is not optional\u2014it\u2019s Microsoft\u2019s enforced standard for seamless, secure activation in their latest OS environment.<\/p>\n Understanding the shift from traditional product keys to digital licenses is crucial for managing Microsoft\u2019s latest OS. A digital license links your activation to your Microsoft account and hardware, eliminating the need to manually type a 25-character code. Digital entitlement simplifies system reactivation after major hardware changes.<\/strong> Traditional keys remain valid but are now less convenient, as they require manual entry and are easier to lose. With a digital license, your activation status is virtually agnostic to hardware swaps.<\/em><\/p>\n Understanding the shift from traditional product keys to digital licenses is crucial for activating Microsoft\u2019s latest OS effectively. Digital licenses provide a more seamless activation process.<\/strong> Unlike the old 25-character alphanumeric keys that had to be manually entered and could be lost, a digital license links your activation directly to your Microsoft account and device hardware. This means after a major hardware change, like a new motherboard, you can simply sign in to your Microsoft account and use the Activation Troubleshooter to re-activate, provided you link your device beforehand. The system is inherently more secure and user-friendly.<\/p>\n Adopting digital licenses ensures your investment is protected and your experience is frictionless, moving beyond the fragile dependency on a physical sticker or email receipt.\n<\/p>\n
A: Yes, but it is strictly tied to your Microsoft account. You must use the license troubleshooter to deactivate the old hardware first, then sign in to the new device.<\/p>\nHow the free upgrade path changes activation requirements<\/h3>\n
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Identifying whether you have a digital entitlement tied to your hardware<\/h3>\n
What to do when your old Windows 10 key still works<\/h3>\n
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Official Sources to Purchase a Genuine License<\/h2>\n