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* '''[[Start menu|Start Menu]]:''' The Start menu has been significantly redesigned in Windows 11, adhering to the principles of the updated Fluent Design System. The menu has now been moved to the center by default, with an option to move it back to the left side. The Live Tiles feature introduced in [[Windows 8]] is replaced by a set of pinned apps and a new cloud-powered "Recommended" section that shows recently opened files and documents from any ___location, including a [[Personal computer|PC]], a [[smartphone]], and [[OneDrive]]. The new Start menu also includes a search box.
* '''[[Taskbar]]:''' The Taskbar has also been center-aligned, and now includes new animations for pinning, rearranging, minimizing, and switching apps on the [[Taskbar]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=June 15, 2021|title=Windows 11 leak reveals new UI, Start menu, and more|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/15/22535123/microsoft-windows-11-leak-screenshots-start-menu|access-date=September 13, 2021|website=The Verge|language=en}}</ref> The buttons can still be moved to the left-hand corner as in previous versions of Windows.
* '''Notification Center & Quick Settings:''' The [[Action Center]] from Windows 10 has been replaced by a Notification Center and a Quick Settings menu, both accessible from the lower-right corner of the Taskbar. The Notification Center contains all the user's notifications and a full-month calendar, while the Quick Settings menu lets the user manage common PC settings quickly and easily like Volume, [[Brightness]], [[Wi-Fi]], [[Bluetooth]], and
* '''[[File Explorer]]:''' The File Explorer on Windows 11 has been refreshed with the Fluent Design System and the Ribbon interface has been replaced with a new command bar with a revamped user interface and a [[Fluent Design System#Mica|Mica]] background. It also introduces revamped context menus with rounded corners, larger text, and [[Fluent Design System#Acrylic|Acrylic]]. App developers will also be able to extend the new context menus.
* '''Themes:''' In addition to new default themes on Windows 11 for both Light and [[Light-on-dark color scheme|Dark mode]], it also includes four new additional themes. Windows 11 also adds new high-contrast themes for people with visual impairments.
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* '''Touch Keyboard:''' Windows 11 introduces thirteen new themes to customize the touch keyboard, including 3 hardware-matching themes that match the [[Microsoft Surface|Surface]] keyboard colors. It also adds a new theme engine that allows the user to create a custom theme using background images. In addition, Windows 11 adds the ability to resize the touch keyboard.
* '''Voice Typing:''' Windows 11 includes a new voice typing launcher to easily start voice typing in a selected field. It is turned off by default, but it can be turned on in Settings and placed in any area of the screen.
* '''Touch Improvements:''' Windows 11 also features an improvement to touch-based interactions. Tablet mode is removed;<ref name="Windows 11 Specifications">{{Cite web|title=Windows 11 Specifications - Microsoft|url=
* '''Pen Menu:''' For digital pen users, a new pen menu has been added, which is accessible by clicking the pen icon on the taskbar. By default, it contains two apps that can be customized by clicking the gear icon and selecting "Edit pen menu". In the flyout, users can add up to four of their favorite drawing or writing apps to the pen menu to open them quickly when using a pen.
* '''Language and Input Switcher:''' A switcher that will show up next to the Quick Settings menu allows the user to switch languages and keyboard layouts. Users can press the Windows + Spacebar keyboard shortcut to toggle between input methods.
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* '''Dynamic refresh rate''' automatically increases the [[refresh rate]] when scrolling or when using the inking function in some applications. It can also lower the refresh rate, when possible, to save battery power.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/29/22555295/microsoft-windows-11-dynamic-refresh-rate-laptops|title=Windows 11 includes new Dynamic Refresh Rate feature to save laptop battery life|date=June 29, 2021|publisher=The Verge|access-date=August 12, 2024}}</ref>
* Auto HDR.
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* HDR support to color-managed apps.
* HDR certification.
* '''[[DirectStorage]]:''' Originally introduced with the [[Xbox Series X and Series S]], it requires a graphics card supporting [[DirectX|DirectX 12 Ultimate]], and an [[NVMe]] [[solid-state drive]].<ref name="Warren2021"/><ref name="Machkovech"/>
==Hardware support==
* Supports [[WPA3]].
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On March 5, 2024, Microsoft announced the termination of this feature in the updated support document of WSA: "As a result, the Amazon Appstore on Windows and all applications and games dependent on WSA will no longer be supported beginning March 5, 2025. Until then, technical support will remain available to customers".<ref>{{Cite web |last=mattwojo |date=2024-03-05 |title=Windows Subsystem for Android™️ |url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/android/wsa/ |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=learn.microsoft.com |language=en-us}}</ref>
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==Bundled software==
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* '''[[Microsoft Paint|Paint]]:''' One of the oldest Windows apps, which remained unchanged since [[Windows 7]], has been given an updated user interface with rounded corners and the Mica material for Windows 11. The most prominent change to Paint is a new simplified toolbar, a rounded color palette, and a new set of drop-down menus. AI features have also been introduced, including background removal and an ability to generate images from text descriptions using DALL-E technology.<ref>{{Cite web |last=updated |first=Mauro Huculak last |date=2023-09-29 |title=What's new with the MS Paint layers on Windows 11 version 23H2 |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/software-apps/windows-11/whats-new-with-the-ms-paint-layers-september-update-for-windows-11 |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=Windows Central |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Windows Notepad|Notepad]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Notepad and MS Paint for Windows 11 are also getting a Fluent Design update - MSPoweruser|date=June 24, 2021|url=https://mspoweruser.com/notepad-and-ms-paint-for-windows-11-are-also-getting-a-fluent-design-update/|access-date=June 29, 2021|language=en-US}}</ref> and [[Sound Recorder (Windows)|Voice Recorder]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=These Microsoft apps are getting a visual refresh with Windows 11|date=August 27, 2021|url=https://www.windowslatest.com/2021/08/27/these-native-windows-apps-are-getting-a-visual-refresh-with-windows-11/}}</ref> also feature refreshed interfaces. These apps now feature designs adhering to the Fluent Design principles.
*The [[Microsoft Office]] apps have been redesigned to align with Fluent Design.
*Windows 11 also features a new [[Windows Media Player (2022)|Media Player]] app, which acts as a replacement for Windows 10's [[Groove Music]] app.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Windows 11's modern Media Player is now available for more users|url=https://www.windowslatest.com/2022/01/05/windows-11s-modern-media-player-is-now-available-for-more-users/|archive-date=|access-date=March 1, 2022|website=Windows Latest|date=January 4, 2022}}</ref>
* '''[[Xbox (app)|Xbox app]]''': An updated Xbox app is bundled with Windows 11.<ref name="SarkarPolygon">{{cite web|last=Sarkar|first=Samit|date=June 24, 2021|title=Xbox Game Pass is built into Windows 11|url=https://www.polygon.com/22548822/windows-11-xbox-game-pass-pc-auto-hdr-directstorage|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624163435/https://www.polygon.com/22548822/windows-11-xbox-game-pass-pc-auto-hdr-directstorage|archive-date=June 24, 2021|access-date=June 24, 2021|work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref><ref name="Machkovech">{{Cite web|last=Machkovech|first=Sam|date=June 24, 2021|title=DirectStorage on Windows 11: Next-gen gaming performance, with PC requirements|url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/06/gaming-on-windows-11-directstorage-api-auto-hdr-will-require-os-update/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625203239/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/06/gaming-on-windows-11-directstorage-api-auto-hdr-will-require-os-update/|archive-date=June 25, 2021|access-date=June 25, 2021|website=Ars Technica|language=en-us}}</ref> Features such as [[Xbox Cloud Gaming]] and [[Xbox Game Pass]] are integrated directly into the app.<ref name="SarkarPolygon"/>
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