There's also a new Gallery feature in the works that will provide a rich viewing experience for all the photos on your device, in OneDrive, and synced with Phone Link. Microsoft is also updating the folder view, home page, and details pane with a modern design as well, which will make the rest of File Explorer feel more consistent with the rest of Windows 11. The top of the app features tabs, and below that are you forward, back, and home buttons, next to the address bar and search box.īelow that you'll find all the usual File Explorer commands, such as copy, paste, cut, etc. Microsoft is working on a major update to the File Explorer app on Windows 11 that will bring with it even more modern interfaces, as well as a redesigned 'header UI' that's more similar to what you'd find in a web browser. The File Explorer is getting a major update this fall. Microsoft plans to begin previewing this feature with Windows Insiders in June. For example, you can not only copy and paste, but also ask Windows Copilot to rewrite, summarize or explain your content. The things you love about Windows – copy/paste, Snap Assist, Snipping Tool, personalization – they are all right there for you, along with every other feature on the platform, and they only get better with Windows Copilot. It makes every user a power user, helping you take action, customize your settings and seamlessly connect across your favorite apps.

Once open, the Windows Copilot side bar stays consistent across your apps, programs and windows, always available to act as your personal assistant.

Invoking Windows Copilot is familiar and easy – the button is front and center on your taskbar – simple to find and use. Here's the official Windows Copilot description from Microsoft: The Copilot exists as a button on the Taskbar that will open a sidebar when clicked that features a chat box and conversation history between you and the Copilot. Windows Copilot will essentially replace Cortana and be able to help users with changing settings on their PC, launching playlists in Spotify, summarizing documents, texts, and webpages, and even initiate snap assist and other Windows functions.

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