Windows 11’s right-click menu is about to get faster and less cluttered
Windows 11's right-click menu is getting an overhaul to fix slow load times, according to a new Windows Central report. According to information provided to Windows Central, Microsoft is developing a new, more compact version of the context menu (i.e., the right-click menu) in Windows 11, which should be faster to use. The current menu can be slow because both Microsoft’s own apps and third-party programs can add their own actions and options to the menu, cluttering it up.
- ▪Windows 11's right-click menu is getting an overhaul to fix slow load times, according to a new Windows Central report.
- ▪According to information provided to Windows Central, Microsoft is developing a new, more compact version of the context menu (i.e., the right-click menu) in Windows 11, which should be faster to use.
- ▪The current menu can be slow because both Microsoft’s own apps and third-party programs can add their own actions and options to the menu, cluttering it up.
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Windows 11's right-click menu is getting an overhaul to fix slow load times, according to a new Windows Central report. Credit: PCWorld Summary created by Smart Answers AIIn summary:PCWorld reports that Microsoft is developing a faster, more compact right-click context menu for Windows 11 that prioritizes frequently used functions.The redesigned menu will reduce clutter from third-party apps and include customization options allowing users to show, hide, and reorder actions.This update represents part of Microsoft’s broader effort to enhance Windows 11’s speed and user interface performance. According to information provided to Windows Central, Microsoft is developing a new, more compact version of the context menu (i.e., the right-click menu) in Windows 11, which should be faster to use.
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