As of my last update in January 2022, there isn't a specific function to globally deactivate YouTube Shorts on the platform. YouTube Shorts is a feature that allows users to create and view short videos in a vertical format. If you ever wish to stop seeing Shorts content, you can try customizing your viewing experience by adjusting YouTube preferences and recommendations.

To do so, follow these general steps (keep in mind that menus and options may have changed after my last update):

1. **Access Settings:** Go to the YouTube homepage and click on your avatar in the upper right corner. Then, select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.

2. **Set Viewing Preferences:** Look for options related to account settings or video playback. There might be a section that allows you to customize your content preferences, where you could find options to adjust recommendations or disable certain types of content, although YouTube Shorts itself may not be explicitly mentioned.

3. **Explore Mobile App Options:** If you're using the YouTube mobile app, check the specific app settings. You can usually access these settings by tapping your avatar in the upper right corner and looking for options like "Settings" or "Preferences."

YouTube may have made updates after my last information, so I would recommend checking YouTube's updated help documentation or searching online for more recent information on adjusting viewing preferences.

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