An image of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 11 operating system leaked online today, and the new operating system features a new user interface, start menu, taskbar, and more modern interfaces.
The new Windows 11 UI and Start menu look the sameWindows 10XVery similar to the one in Microsoft has canceledWindows 10X, some of its interfaces and functions have been transplanted toWindows 11middle.
task bar
Visually, the biggest change is on the taskbar. Microsoft has placed application icons in the center of the taskbar, cleaned up the tray area, and adopted a new start button and menu.
start menu
New in Windows 11"start"The menu isWindows 10A simplified version of , without live tiles, with pinned apps, recent files, and quick shutdown or restart functionality, which is indeed better thanWindows 10It's a lot simplified.
If users don't want app icons and the Start menu to be centered, there's an option to move them all back to the left. Coupled with the also-available Dark Mode, Windows 11 starts to look likeWindows 10A more refined version, rather than something entirely new.
Rounded corner design
Microsoft is also making heavy use of rounded corners throughout Windows 11. These are visible in context menus, applications and file explorers. The Start menu itself also features rounded corners. Since this is still a leaked early version ofWindows 11, so not all designs are complete.
▲Windows 11 search interface
▲File Explorer in Windows 11
▲Right-click menu
Gadget
There’s a new icon in the Windows 11 taskbar, and it’s namedWidgets(plugin). There are rumors that Microsoft is bringing backWindowsGadgets, this earlyWindows 11The version appears to include gadgets.
Since this is obviously a very early version of Windows 11, these gadgets don't fully load in the operating system, they're designed to slide out and provide quick access to news, weather, and other web content.
Although Microsoft has canceled its Windows 10X operating system, it has obviously put many of the system's features intoWindows 11middle.Windows 10XOriginally designed for dual-screen devices, it moved to traditional laptops and then was cancelled.Windows 10Xincluding pairWindowssome improvements and simplifications, and much of this work exists in this leakedWindows 11version.
Quickly lay out application windows
Windows 11 also includes a new feature to quickly layout app windows, which can be achieved using the maximize button that all apps have (as shown in the animation below). Users can quickly place windows on the left, right, or four corners, or arrange them in sections on the tabletop.
Windows Store
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a big update for the Windows Store yet. Since this is an early leaked version, it's likely that it just hasn't been made available yet.
Windows Store interface vs. currentWindows 10The interface present in is basically the same and all the same applications currently available can be used.
In recent months, Microsoft has reportedly been developing a new app store for Windows that will have big changes. Microsoft CEO Satya-Nadella (Satya Nadella) promises to passWindows"Unlocking greater economic opportunities for developers and creators", which will likely come in the form of new stores. Microsoft is reportedly overhauling itsWindowsapp store that allows developers to submit anyWindowsapplications, includingChromeor FirefoxWait for the browser. Microsoft may also be considering allowing third-party commerce platforms in apps, allowing developers to sidestep the cut Microsoft typically takes from in-app purchase systems.
file manager
The built-in file manager in Windows 11 has not changed much. It has improved touch support, upgraded the default file type icons, and the windows and navigation buttons also have rounded corners. However, File Explorer's properties tab does not support dark mode.
Other aspects
Microsoft has also added a new initial setup experience to Windows 11, along withWindows 10XVery similar, taking users of new hardware or upgrading toWindows 11user to configureWindows. The new experience also includes a newWindows 11The startup sound will be triggered every time it is started.
Microsoft is also improving Windows 11Xboxexperience. newXboxThe application is now integrated intoWindows 11, providing quick access toXbox Game Passgame,Xboxthe social part of the web andXboxshop. In this early leaked version,Xboxgame bar andWindowsGame modes are all related toWindows 10Be consistent.
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Microsoft has been hinting that it is ready to launch Windows 11, and the software giant will6moon twenty four hold a specialWindowsevent to reveal its next generation operating system.