A new feature is in testing for Windows 11 insiders, where you can highlight text and suggested actions will appear, such as creating an event with it, calling a number, and more.
This is available in Windows 11 Build 25115, which is found in Dev Channel if youâre signed in to the Insider program. Appleâs macOS has had something similar for the last few years, where you can right-click, and at âServicesâ, you can use some highlighted text for a Calendar entry, or for a third-party app such as Things 3.
Hey #WindowsInsiders - We have TWO #Windows11 flights today. For folks in the Dev Channel, we moving forward with Build 25115.For Beta Channel we have Build 22621!Check out all the details here
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So far, if you copy a date, time, or phone number, a pop-up will appear, with multiple apps to choose from that this build will suggest.
Itâs a useful feature, with plenty of room to grow, but as this is a Dev Channel build, we may not see this roll out for all Windows 11 users until the next major update is available.
[HEADING=1]Analysis: More useful features are only a good thing[/HEADING]
[IMG alt=âWindows 11 suggested actionsâ]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uL...3rEBjLJqEF.png
(Image credit: Microsoft)
Weâve all been in a situation where weâve highlighted some text, and weâre not sure where to copy and paste it to. With these suggested actions, it cuts down the steps in sending some text without opening an app from the Start menu and pasting it in there.
But as Microsoft has repeatedly said in previous Insider build posts, some features being showcased may not make the light of day. This could disappear and even come back in the rumored Windows 12, depending on what feedback is given by Insider users.
However, itâs already become a useful asset when we were trying it out for a Calendar entry, and as itâs an easy win in simplifying what to do with highlighted text, we wouldnât be surprised if it appeared in Sun Valley 2, Windows 11âs next major update.
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[li]Microsoft is making installing Windows 11 more difficult for new users[/li][/ul]
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This is available in Windows 11 Build 25115, which is found in Dev Channel if youâre signed in to the Insider program. Appleâs macOS has had something similar for the last few years, where you can right-click, and at âServicesâ, you can use some highlighted text for a Calendar entry, or for a third-party app such as Things 3.
Hey #WindowsInsiders - We have TWO #Windows11 flights today. For folks in the Dev Channel, we moving forward with Build 25115.For Beta Channel we have Build 22621!Check out all the details here

See more
So far, if you copy a date, time, or phone number, a pop-up will appear, with multiple apps to choose from that this build will suggest.
Itâs a useful feature, with plenty of room to grow, but as this is a Dev Channel build, we may not see this roll out for all Windows 11 users until the next major update is available.
[HEADING=1]Analysis: More useful features are only a good thing[/HEADING]
[IMG alt=âWindows 11 suggested actionsâ]https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uL...3rEBjLJqEF.png
(Image credit: Microsoft)
Weâve all been in a situation where weâve highlighted some text, and weâre not sure where to copy and paste it to. With these suggested actions, it cuts down the steps in sending some text without opening an app from the Start menu and pasting it in there.
But as Microsoft has repeatedly said in previous Insider build posts, some features being showcased may not make the light of day. This could disappear and even come back in the rumored Windows 12, depending on what feedback is given by Insider users.
However, itâs already become a useful asset when we were trying it out for a Calendar entry, and as itâs an easy win in simplifying what to do with highlighted text, we wouldnât be surprised if it appeared in Sun Valley 2, Windows 11âs next major update.
[ul]
[li]Microsoft is making installing Windows 11 more difficult for new users[/li][/ul]
Continue readingâŚ