Feb 17, 2022 14:03:00

Summary of new functions added to Windows 11 'Start menu folder division' 'Explorer improvement' 'Newly designed task manager' and much more

The features added in 'Build 22557' of

Windows 11 Insider Preview , which allows you to try out the latest features of Windows 11 as soon as possible, have been released. It included a lot of new features and changes such as 'Start menu folder division', 'Task manager redesign', and 'Explorer improvement', so I tried to summarize what will change.

Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22557 | Windows Insider Blog
https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2022/02/16/announcing-windows-11-insider-preview-build-22557/

◆ Divide apps into folders in the start menu
On iOS and Android, apps can be displayed in folders on the home screen. In Windows 11 as well, you can create folders by dragging and overlaying apps on the Start menu. We will also add the ability to name folders in future updates.

◆ Restrictions on displayed notifications
In Windows 11, you can display notifications in the lower right corner of the screen, but notifications can be annoying when you want to focus on your work. In such a case, a menu will be added that allows you to display only 'important notifications'.

◆ Strengthening 'focus session'
The clock app of Windows 11 is equipped with a function called '

Focus Session ' that plays music at a specified time to improve concentration. This focus session can now be started from the notification screen, and it is also possible to suppress taskbar animation during the focus session.

◆ Automatic generation of subtitles
Subtitles can be automatically generated and displayed when playing content that includes audio. This feature is only available in English.

◆ Explorer function improvement
The folder icon in Explorer now shows a preview of the files in the folder.

Previous explorers could pin folders to quick access. In Windows 11, you can also pin new folders. In addition, a function to synchronize operations such as fixing and unpinning performed by OneDrive and Teams with Explorer will be added.

In addition, you will be able to check the sync status and free space of OneDrive on the screen of Explorer.

◆ Addition of touch gesture
The following touch gestures are added. You can check what kind of gesture it is by clicking the link below with a GIF animation.

-Swipe the center of the taskbar from bottom to top to open the start menu
-Swipe the start menu horizontally to switch the display.
・Swipe up at the bottom right of the screen to display the volume and wireless communication setting screen.
-The display on the notification screen will follow the movement of your finger.

◆ Improvement of snap layout
Windows 11 has a 'snap layout' that allows you to customize the layout of windows with a simple operation. The animation of this snap layout has been improved to improve the user experience.

◆ Confirmation function of carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions will now be displayed on the power and battery settings screen. It also adds an advice display feature to reduce carbon dioxide emissions for users who have disabled sleep over time.

◆ Redesigned task manager
The task manager UI has been redesigned so that each menu is displayed on the left side of the screen. In addition, dark mode is also supported.

In addition, the function to suspend the operation of each application from the task manager will be added.

◆ Check the application being shared on the screen on the taskbar
Apps shared on the screen with Teams will be displayed in different colors on the taskbar.

◆ Added IME on / off button to software keyboard
A button to enable / disable IME will be added to the software keyboard of languages that require IME, such as Japanese, Chinese, and Korean.

In addition, Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22557 includes many changes such as emoji design changes and new PowerShell modules, and has been participating in the 'Development Channel' since February 17, 2022. Released for users.