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Windows 11 Introduces Customizable Right-Click Menu in Insider Beta Preview
Key points
- Customizable right-click menu available in Windows 11 Insider Beta.
- Users can add, remove, and reorder menu entries.
- Addresses clutter and limited functionality of previous menus.
- Allows inclusion of first-party and third-party app shortcuts.
- Expected to officially debut before year-end.
- Preview update KB5127936 introduces customizable right-click menus.
- Update KB5127936 is cumulative for Windows 11 versions 26H2 and 25H2.
- The update includes a new Cloud Rebuild feature for Windows 11 reinstallation.
- The announcement coincides with a decline in Windows license sales for new PCs.
New Customizable Right-Click Menu
Microsoft has introduced a new customizable right-click menu in the latest Windows 11 Insider Beta preview. This feature allows users to personalize the context menu by adding or removing specific commands and reordering entries. The goal is to reduce clutter and improve navigation within File Explorer and on the desktop.
Addressing Previous Menu Issues
The previous Windows 11 right-click menu, while simpler, often excluded frequently used commands and applications, requiring an additional click to access the older, more cluttered menu. This new customization option aims to resolve both issues by giving users direct control over what appears in their context menus.
Customization Options
Users can now enable or disable specific file actions like "Send to," "Print," and "Create shortcut." The menu also supports adding shortcuts for applications such as Notepad, Photos, Copilot, Clipchamp, OneDrive, and Paint. Third-party applications will also be integrated, allowing users to decide whether to include them in the main menu or a submenu.
Availability and Access
The customizable menu is currently available for testing through the Windows Insider Program's Beta channel. Users can access the customization settings via File Explorer by right-clicking a file or folder, or through the Settings app under Personalization and then Context menu. Microsoft anticipates an official debut of this feature before the end of the year.
Updates
- Preview update KB5127936 introduces customizable right-click menus.
- Update KB5127936 is cumulative for Windows 11 versions 26H2 and 25H2.
- The update includes a new Cloud Rebuild feature for Windows 11 reinstallation.
- The announcement coincides with a decline in Windows license sales for new PCs.
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How outlets covered it
Microsoft is rolling out a Windows 11 preview update (KB5127936) that introduces customizable right-click menus, allowing users to control command visibility and order. The update also includes a new Cloud Rebuild feature, enabling Windows 11 reinstallation directly from the cloud without external media.
Microsoft has released a customizable right-click menu in the Windows 11 Insider Beta preview, allowing users to add, remove, and reorder entries. This change addresses previous issues with menu clutter and limited functionality, aiming to improve user experience by providing more control over context menu options.