Microsoft wants Windows 11’s right-click menu to work the way it should, by giving users more control
One of the biggest complaints about Windows 11 since launch has been its slow and cluttered right-click menu. Now, Microsoft appears ready to finally address both issues. According to a new report from Windows Central, the company is working on a major overhaul of Windows 11’s context menu, introducing a new compact design that’s not only faster to load but also fully customizable.
- ▪One of the biggest complaints about Windows 11 since launch has been its slow and cluttered right-click menu.
- ▪Now, Microsoft appears ready to finally address both issues.
- ▪According to a new report from Windows Central, the company is working on a major overhaul of Windows 11’s context menu, introducing a new compact design that’s not only faster to load but also fully customizable.
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| Publication time | Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:07:35 +0000 |
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One of the biggest complaints about Windows 11 since launch has been its slow and cluttered right-click menu. Now, Microsoft appears ready to finally address both issues. According to a new report from Windows Central, the company is working on a major overhaul of Windows 11’s context menu, introducing a new compact design that’s not only faster to load but also fully customizable. The redesign is said to be part of Microsoft’s broader Windows K2 initiative, which focuses on improving the operating system’s performance, consistency, and overall user experience.
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