GoKawiilMicrosoft overhauls Windows Search with WinUI 3 redesign in testing
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows Search built on WinUI 3, featuring faster animations, a large inline preview pane, and improved natural-language matching that tolerates typos and synonyms. Corporate VP Anshul Rawat says early tests show better performance and memory usage, and the new interface lets users preview files like PowerPoint slides and photos, send texts, and perform launcher-like actions directly from search.
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A faster, less cluttered search tool could address one of the most commonly criticized parts of Windows 11, potentially reducing reliance on third-party launcher apps. The inline preview and action-taking features suggest Microsoft is trying to match mobile-style search experiences seen on iOS and Android, which could reshape how users interact with their desktops daily.
- New Windows Search is built on WinUI 3 for speed and modern UI
- Improvements include typo tolerance, synonym matching, and inline previews
- Feature can act like a launcher, enabling actions such as sending texts
Source: theverge.com — Tom Warren, 2026-10-08
Published there as: “Microsoft’s new Windows Search is exactly what Windows 11 needs”
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