14 DAY TRIAL // One of the biggest new features in Windows 11 is the support for File Explorer tabs, something that users have been requesting for many, many years.
Part of the 2022 Update, the tabs are now rolling to users who are part of the Release Preview in the Windows Insider program, with Microsoft explaining that the new feature is included in build 22621.608.
“We enhance File Explorer. It now includes tabs to help you organize your File Explorer sessions like you do in Microsoft Edge. On the new File Explorer homepage, you can pin important files for quick and easy access. Using the power of Microsoft OneDrive, you can view your colleagues’ actions on your shared files. We also provide personalized suggestions based on your Microsoft 365 account,” the company said.
At the same time, Microsoft says it’s also including several other goodies in the latest build, including nearby sharing refinements to be able to share content to more devices, as well as a taskbar overflow menu.
Another highlight of the latest update is support for Suggest Actions, a new feature that makes it easier for users to work with certain content, such as phone numbers.
Unfortunately, this new experience is limited to users in a few markets.
“We add a feature called Suggested Actions for items that you copy. This is available for customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. For example, when you copy phone numbers or future dates, we provide suggestions, such as make a call with Teams or Skype or add an event in the Calendar app,” Microsoft says.
Worth knowing is that Microsoft is using a gradual rollout of the features mentioned here, as the company says it wants to collect more feedback before broad availability. This means not all insiders can try out the new features right now, but it’s all just a matter of time until they arrive on their devices too.