Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out
You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter.
Microsoft has unveiled a new customizable context menu for Windows users, aiming to streamline and simplify the right-click experience. This feature allows users to add and remove commands based on their preferences, reducing clutter and making the menu more personalized.
To access the new menu, Windows 11 Insider build 26340.9212 is required. Users must install a free tool called Vivetool, available on GitHub, to enable the feature. Once enabled, a "Customize menu" option appears in the right-click context menu, leading users to the Settings app.
Within the Settings screen, users can toggle various Windows commands on or off, such as Send to, Print, Create shortcut, Copy as path, and Rotate image. They can also choose to display app extensions like Copilot, Microsoft Clipchamp, Notepad, Paint, OneDrive, and Photos. Additionally, users can decide how the Cut, Copy, Paste, Rename, Share, and Delete commands are displayed and where cloud storage commands are placed.
The customizable menu is currently only available for Windows Insiders, but Microsoft hopes to roll it out to the general public by the end of the year, depending on user feedback and the company's priorities.
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