Hello Windows enthusiasts! Exciting news from the Windows Insider Blog—Microsoft has just rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22621.1250 and Build 22623.1250 (KB5023008) to the Beta Channel. Let's dive into what these builds bring to our Windows community.
### Key Differences:
- Build 22623.1250: New features are actively being rolled out.
- Build 22621.1250: Features are off by default.
For those of you who were previously on build 22622, you're in for an automatic upgrade to Build 22623 through an enablement package. This package bumps up the build number, distinguishing devices with new features enabled from those where features remain off by default. Note that this is an approach specific to the Beta Channel and doesn't hint at future plans for final features.
If you're in the 22621.xxxx build with features turned off by default, you can manually check for updates and opt-in to Build 22623.xxx for the new feature rollouts.
### Changes and Improvements:
#### [Search on the Taskbar]
- Introduction of a new policy for IT administrators to manage how the search box on the taskbar appears within their organizations.
#### [Task Manager Fixes]
- Typing "F" in the search box should now function properly.
- Narrator now reads out all text in dialogs.
- Dragging the window using the search box area works the same as other title bar areas.
- Performing a search and then pressing the down arrow will now correctly move the keyboard focus from the search box to the results.
- A confirmation dialog will now appear when ending processes in the Details tab.
- Increasing text scaling no longer results in a "see more" button without contents.
- Focus will now correctly be set to search, ensuring Narrator announces that focus is on the search box.
- Selection in the Processes page with contrast themes enabled now visibly shows the selected row.
#### [Search on the Taskbar Fixes]
- The search box no longer randomly disappears when clicked.
- The search box no longer shifts slightly to the side when clicked.
- Taskbar auto-hide should no longer trigger unexpectedly when pressing the Windows key and starting a search.
### Understanding the Beta Channel:
The Beta Channel previews experiences close to the final product set to ship to general users. While features may appear first in the Beta Channel, this does not guarantee they will be included in final releases. For an in-depth understanding of how Microsoft conducts trials in both Dev and Beta Channels, you can read more in their blog post.
For those curious about the making of Windows 11, visit the Inside Windows 11 website to meet the creators and learn about their journey.
Useful Links:
- Windows Insider Program Documentation
- Flight Hub to check the build status across Insider channels
Stay tuned for more updates, and happy testing!
Attribution: Information sourced from Microsoft and the Windows Insider Blog.
### Key Differences:
- Build 22623.1250: New features are actively being rolled out.
- Build 22621.1250: Features are off by default.
For those of you who were previously on build 22622, you're in for an automatic upgrade to Build 22623 through an enablement package. This package bumps up the build number, distinguishing devices with new features enabled from those where features remain off by default. Note that this is an approach specific to the Beta Channel and doesn't hint at future plans for final features.
If you're in the 22621.xxxx build with features turned off by default, you can manually check for updates and opt-in to Build 22623.xxx for the new feature rollouts.
### Changes and Improvements:
#### [Search on the Taskbar]
- Introduction of a new policy for IT administrators to manage how the search box on the taskbar appears within their organizations.
#### [Task Manager Fixes]
- Typing "F" in the search box should now function properly.
- Narrator now reads out all text in dialogs.
- Dragging the window using the search box area works the same as other title bar areas.
- Performing a search and then pressing the down arrow will now correctly move the keyboard focus from the search box to the results.
- A confirmation dialog will now appear when ending processes in the Details tab.
- Increasing text scaling no longer results in a "see more" button without contents.
- Focus will now correctly be set to search, ensuring Narrator announces that focus is on the search box.
- Selection in the Processes page with contrast themes enabled now visibly shows the selected row.
#### [Search on the Taskbar Fixes]
- The search box no longer randomly disappears when clicked.
- The search box no longer shifts slightly to the side when clicked.
- Taskbar auto-hide should no longer trigger unexpectedly when pressing the Windows key and starting a search.
### Understanding the Beta Channel:
The Beta Channel previews experiences close to the final product set to ship to general users. While features may appear first in the Beta Channel, this does not guarantee they will be included in final releases. For an in-depth understanding of how Microsoft conducts trials in both Dev and Beta Channels, you can read more in their blog post.
For those curious about the making of Windows 11, visit the Inside Windows 11 website to meet the creators and learn about their journey.
Useful Links:
- Windows Insider Program Documentation
- Flight Hub to check the build status across Insider channels
Stay tuned for more updates, and happy testing!
Attribution: Information sourced from Microsoft and the Windows Insider Blog.
