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{{Short description|Overview of the features introduced in Windows 11}}
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{{Windows 11}}
[[Windows 11]] is a major release of the [[Windows NT]] [[operating system]] and is the successor to [[Windows 10]]. It introduces new features such as a redesigned interface, new productivity and social features, and updates to security and accessibility, along with improvements to performance.<ref name="Introducing Windows 11">{{Cite web|date=June 24, 2021|title=Introducing Windows 11|url=https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/06/24/introducing-windows-11/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624174827/https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2021/06/24/introducing-windows-11/|archive-date=June 24, 2021|access-date=June 25, 2021|website=Windows Experience Blog|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="Warren2021">{{Cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=June 24, 2021|title=Microsoft announces Windows 11, with a new design, Start menu, and more|url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/24/22546791/microsoft-windows-11-announcement-features-updates|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624150725/https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/24/22546791/microsoft-windows-11-announcement-features-updates|archive-date=June 24, 2021|access-date=June 24, 2021|website=The Verge}}</ref><ref name="Gizmodo overhaul">{{Cite web|title=Windows 11 Is the Overhaul Microsoft Needed|url=https://gizmodo.com/windows-11-is-the-overhaul-microsoft-needed-1847168306|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210625222822/https://gizmodo.com/windows-11-is-the-overhaul-microsoft-needed-1847168306|archive-date=June 25, 2021|access-date=June 25, 2021|website=Gizmodo|date=June 24, 2021|language=en-us}}</ref>
==Windows Shell==
{{Main|Windows shell}}
* '''[[Fluent Design System]]:''' Updates the Fluent Design System, a [[design language]] introduced by [[Microsoft]] in 2017,<ref>{{Cite news|date=May 11, 2017|title=Fluent Design is Microsoft's new modern UI for Windows and more|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/5/11/15615812/microsoft-fluent-design-system-project-neon-features|access-date=May 11, 2017|website=The Verge}}</ref> are featured in Windows 11. According to Microsoft, the design of Windows 11 is "effortless, calm, personal, familiar, complete, and coherent."<ref>{{Cite web|last=hickeys|title=Windows 11 design principles - Windows apps|url=https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/design/signature-experiences/design-principles|access-date=June 29, 2021|website=docs.microsoft.com|date=June 24, 2021 |language=en-us}}</ref> The redesign focuses on simplicity, [[ease of use]], and flexibility,<ref name="Introducing Windows 11"
* '''[[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 [[Microsoft OneDrive|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 [[Windows 10]].
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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=http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications|access-date=June 25, 2021|website=Windows|language=en-us}}</ref> instead, Windows will automatically adapt when needed. New and improved gestures can be used on tablets and touchscreens.<ref name="Warren2021"
* '''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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