expert mode

No hand-holding here

Expert mode is a setting in software, games, or interfaces that unlocks advanced features and removes safeguards intended for beginners.

It assumes users know what they're doing and don't need hand-holding: I switched to expert mode to access the full control panel.

The term extends beyond technology to describe any situation where training wheels come off: Once you've mastered the basics, it's expert mode from here.

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skill level/difficulty

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Simplest difficulty option

easy mode · casual mode · tutorial mode · training mode · story mode

user experience/accessibility

expert modetraining wheels

Auxiliary wheels for novice cyclists

automatic mode · safe mode

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G