In a shock move from nowhere, it seems Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users the ability to configure the right-click menu
Microsoft is set to enhance the right-click menu for Windows 11 users, allowing for customization. The changes aim to streamline the menu and improve loading speed. Users can expect more information on how to configure the menu in the near future.
- ▪Windows 11 will allow users to customize the right-click context menu.
- ▪Marcus Ash, a Microsoft VP, stated that the menu will be faster and simpler by default.
- ▪The extent of user control over the menu configuration is yet to be clarified.
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Computing Software Windows In a shock move from nowhere, it seems Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users the ability to configure the right-click menu News By Darren Allan published 4 June 2026 Right-click the right way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: PhilipImage / Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Windows 11 is getting changes for the right-click menuA Microsoft exec says the context menu will be more streamlined by defaultIt'll also load faster and be "configurable to what you use most", we're toldWindows 11 is…
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