- Windows 11 receives changes for the context menu
- Microsoft executive says context menu will be more streamlined by default
- It will also load faster and be “configurable to what you use most”, we’re told.
Windows 11 is getting another major change to the interface – and apparently we’re going to be able to customize the context menu to our liking.
Windows Latest noticed that Microsoft’s Marcus Ash, vice president of design and research for Windows + Devices, responded to a complaint about
Ash said that Microsoft is “working to make context menus faster, simpler by default, configurable based on what you use most. We’ll share our approach soon.”
These would be very welcome changes, streamlining and reducing the number of entries in the default menu and making it appear more quickly, but it was the configuration comment that attracted the most attention.
The reference to “configurable” is likely intended to give the user control over what is present in the context menu, although Ash doesn’t explain how this might work.
Indeed, my slight concern here is that Ash doesn’t explicitly say that the user will have any real control, leaving a little room for doubt that the menu could perhaps configure itself in some way for the apps or functions you use most. I don’t think that’s the case in all honesty, but it’s a slight gray area that I’d like to clarify.
Additionally, exactly how much control will the user have? Presumably, there would still be default choices that would remain firmly anchored in the context menu, regardless of any customization.
Anyway, as the Microsoft official indicates, further clarification will be provided “soon” and I look forward to that.
Microsoft continues to surprise me – no, “shock” might be a better word – with how far the changes to improve Windows 11 go this year. This latest move effectively comes out of nowhere, and it’s a request that’s high on many Windows 11 users’ wish lists when it comes to core elements of the operating system’s interface.
Notably, the campaign to fix Windows 11 also involves revamping the Start menu to allow a much higher level of customization – way beyond what I expected – and removing some of the old, rusty elements of the operating system.
Yes, sure, all of this should have been in the works a long time ago in my opinion (and in the eyes of others), but I’m still happy that Microsoft seems to be serious about improving Windows 11. All of this even gives me hope that the company might even address some of the biggest long-standing grievances I have with the operating system.
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