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Styles A-Z/A/Affect, Effect

Affect, Effect

  • Affect (verb): to influence.

    For example: Calendar sharing settings affect the visibility of items on a calendar.

  • Effect (verb): to bring about.

    For example: Effect change. Don't use effect as a verb in technical documentation.

  • Effect (noun): result, outcome (avoid).

    For example: Changes take effect immediately.

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