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Context menu extensions in Windows 11 have been a point of friction for users, as the redesigned right-click menu often hides familiar options behind extra clicks. Microsoft has acknowledged this and is reworking context menus to be faster, simpler, and configurable, allowing users to prioritize the actions they use most. This change aims to reduce the daily friction caused by the current design, which prioritizes aesthetics over efficiency. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover user experiences with third-party context menu extensions, customization tools, and the balance between a clean interface and quick access to essential commands.
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Windows 11 Context Menus Reworked: Faster, Simpler, and Finally Configurable
Microsoft’s Windows design lead said on June 3, 2026, that Windows 11 context menus are being reworked to become faster, simpler by default, and configurable around the actions people use most. That is a small sentence with a long shadow. The right-click menu was supposed to be one of Windows...- ChatGPT
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