In a shock move from nowhere, it seems Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users the ability to configure the right-click menu

Date:
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:41:09 +0000

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This could be a key change for the context-sensitive menu in Windows 11.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Windows 11 is getting changes for the right-click menu A Microsoft exec says the context menu will be more streamlined by default It'll also load faster and be "configurable to what
you use most", we're told Windows 11 is getting another major change for the interface and apparently we're going to be able to customize the right-click menu to our liking.

Windows Latest noticed that Microsoft 's Marcus Ash, who is VP of Design and Research for Windows + Devices, responded to a complaint on X pointing out that the right-click menu which offers context-sensitive options relevant to the file you're clicking is way too long and unwieldy in general. Ash said that Microsoft is "working on making context menus faster, simpler by
default, configurable to what you use most. More will be shared on our approach soon." Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

These would be very welcome changes, streamlining and cutting back on the number of entries on the menu by default, and making it appear more swiftly, but it's the comment about configuration that's attracted the most attention. Analysis: taming the context menu (Image credit: Windows/Unsplash) The reference to 'configurable' is presumably about giving the user control over what's present in the context menu, although Ash doesn't go into any explanation of how that might work. You may like Windows 11 is finally
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Indeed, my slight concern here is that Ash doesn't explicitly say the user will have actual control, leaving a little room for doubt that maybe the menu might configure itself somehow to the apps or functions you use the most. I don't think that's the case in all honesty, but it's a slight grey area I'd like clarified.

Also, how much control will the user have, exactly? Presumably there would still be default choices that would stay firmly planted in the context menu regardless of any customization. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

At any rate, as the Microsoft exec indicates, more clarification will be coming "soon" and I look forward to that.

Microsoft continues to surprise me no, 'shock' might be a better word with just how far it's going with the changes to improve Windows 11 this year . This latest move effectively comes out of the blue, and it's been a request that's high on the wish list of many Windows 11 users when it comes to the central pieces of the operating system 's interface.

Notably the campaign to fix Windows 11 also involves revamping the Start menu to allow for a much greater level of customization way beyond what I
expected and removing some of the rusty old legacy elements of the OS.

Yes, granted, all this should have been in the works a long time ago in my opinion ( and in the view of others ), but I'm still glad Microsoft appears
to be serious about making Windows 11 better. All this even gives me hope
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