Revamped Widgets Board Arrives with Windows 11 Update

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The widgets board in Windows 11 is continuously improving with faster feature rollouts. Microsoft's latest update aims to optimize your screen space for an even better user experience.

Windows 11 has introduced a new feature called the widget board. This board can be accessed through a dedicated button on the taskbar and presents a grid of customizable widgets. The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25324 is now being rolled out to the Windows Insider Canary Channel, and it includes an updated version of the board that features three columns. However, this is only available if your PC’s screen is big enough.

According to a blog post from Microsoft, “We are beginning to preview a revamp of the widgets board experience with a larger canvas (3-columns if supported by the device) and dedicated sections for widgets and feed content with a clear separation between them. This will provide users with quick access to glanceable content from their apps and services as well as enable users to take a high-value break with personalized news content.”

While Microsoft did experiment with a full-screen widgets board back in September 2022, it appeared to have not progressed beyond Insider builds. The latest design, however, still only utilizes the side of the screen, leaving the rest of your desktop untouched.

While having more room for widgets is an improvement, the current layout actually reduces the space allocated for them, making way for recommended articles. It would be great if Microsoft continued to refine this, as there's already enough recommended content in the taskbar search menu.

Source: Windows Blog