GoKawiilWindows 11 Insider Beta adds customizable right-click context menu
Microsoft has rolled out a new customizable right-click context menu to Windows 11 Insider Beta channel testers. Users can add or remove commands, reorder items, and insert shortcuts for specific actions like opening files in Notepad or Photos, accessible via a new customize entry in File Explorer or through Settings.
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The feature addresses longstanding complaints that Windows 11's simplified menu hid frequently used commands behind an extra click, while the older full menu remained cluttered. Insider testing suggests Microsoft could ship the feature more broadly before year's end, though release timing for the stable channel has not been confirmed.
- The customizable right-click menu is currently available only to Windows Insider Beta channel testers.
- Users can add, remove, and reorder context menu entries, including app-specific shortcuts.
- Testers are advised to use a spare PC, dual-boot setup, or virtual machine rather than a primary device.
Source: zdnet.com — Lance Whitney, 2026-10-27
Published there as: “I tried Windows 11’s customizable right-click menu – and it’s a much-needed change”
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