Takes to much time reading why you changed W-10. Please just explain how to use W-11. I don’t care why you changed W-10.
C
2 years ago
I use(d) mouse/keyboard combinations in as many actions as possible including the right-click menus. They made things move faster and now they no longer seem functional.
For instance, to create a new folder in all versions before Win11, right-click in a folder or on desktop, then hit W on the keyboard, then F on the keyboard. So much faster than dragging the mouse down a list over to the new submenu, etc., etc.
Not sure what Windows calls those actions with the mouse/keyboard combination, but sure wish they would bring that back. I get there is touchscreen that needs to be accounted for, and welcomed. Use it frequently. But until keyboards are a thing of the past, capabilities should not be eliminated – IMO.
Completely agree, keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to interact with Windows.
Richard Keys
1 year ago
The new ‘send’ icon works in a confusing way. In Windows 10 it linked to ‘Outlook’ (Office 365) which is installed on my computer, giving me a choice of linked accounts to send from. Now it links to Mail, or to a short list of contacts (on Skype – why?) or I have to type in an E-mail address. I do not know what happens if I link one of my accounts to mail, nor see why I should make that choice. Can I link two accounts? Will that allow me access to my Outlook address book? I can use the previous send command, which is now less accessible.
Jennifer
1 year ago
As with SO MUCH in software updates, I think this redone menu is ridiculous and a needless “fix.” People knew how to use the old menu. Now they have to relearn to use this one, which is time-consuming and irritating and makes you feel like you don’t know how to use the products you use every day. I use “rename” all the time; now I keep hesitating as I automatically right-click and then fail to see it as an option. Then I have to click Show more options. Then I can finally rename my file. Your article tells me there is an icon for this, which I am glad to know, now. But, I’m sorry, why on earth would I think to click some random graphic button instead of just “Rename” as I have for years?
Who is this helping except developers? Real users do not want changes for the sake of change. Why don’t developers and companies take the “If it ain’t broke…” adage to heart. Yes, innovation, yes — but please, give some serious thought to changing high-use features with no good reason.
I understand your frustration. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
Gregory Quintano
1 year ago
I want the old right click menu back . I now have to right click then have another step to get into the old right click menu
Emil
1 year ago
I dislike Win11 heartily simply because of the removal of keyboard accelerators in many places.
Especially the right click menu. As C said, it used to be easy to do right-click, W, F; to create a new folder. Left hand on keyboard, right hand doesn’t need to move from the place where you clicked.
I used that and a number of other shortcuts provided by the apps I have installed, like TortoiseSVN.
Now to get to TSVN menu, I have to actually use up and down arrows ON KEYBOARD anyway, because the “Other items” menu usually DISAPPEARS while you are moving across it. This is preposterous.
I am feeling like I should be doing more of my work in command line WSL to do it faster.
Sheila
9 months ago
I absolutely despise Windows 11. I shut off that update, and it worked for about 6 months. Then Microsoft installed it for me without asking. I print PDFs constantly in my business, and it takes an extra step on the right-click menu to get to the print button. Just put it back on the front page or on the quick button tab. Stop “fixing” what is not broken!!!
james
1 month ago
I use “Send to….” a lot from the right click menu. It is a big pain to have to click on “See more options” each time to get to it. Is there an easy way to move it up to the top of the list? Would be great if we could just drag stuff around. Just sayin’
Takes to much time reading why you changed W-10. Please just explain how to use W-11. I don’t care why you changed W-10.
I use(d) mouse/keyboard combinations in as many actions as possible including the right-click menus. They made things move faster and now they no longer seem functional.
For instance, to create a new folder in all versions before Win11, right-click in a folder or on desktop, then hit W on the keyboard, then F on the keyboard. So much faster than dragging the mouse down a list over to the new submenu, etc., etc.
Not sure what Windows calls those actions with the mouse/keyboard combination, but sure wish they would bring that back. I get there is touchscreen that needs to be accounted for, and welcomed. Use it frequently. But until keyboards are a thing of the past, capabilities should not be eliminated – IMO.
Completely agree, keyboard shortcuts are the fastest way to interact with Windows.
The new ‘send’ icon works in a confusing way. In Windows 10 it linked to ‘Outlook’ (Office 365) which is installed on my computer, giving me a choice of linked accounts to send from. Now it links to Mail, or to a short list of contacts (on Skype – why?) or I have to type in an E-mail address. I do not know what happens if I link one of my accounts to mail, nor see why I should make that choice. Can I link two accounts? Will that allow me access to my Outlook address book? I can use the previous send command, which is now less accessible.
As with SO MUCH in software updates, I think this redone menu is ridiculous and a needless “fix.” People knew how to use the old menu. Now they have to relearn to use this one, which is time-consuming and irritating and makes you feel like you don’t know how to use the products you use every day. I use “rename” all the time; now I keep hesitating as I automatically right-click and then fail to see it as an option. Then I have to click Show more options. Then I can finally rename my file. Your article tells me there is an icon for this, which I am glad to know, now. But, I’m sorry, why on earth would I think to click some random graphic button instead of just “Rename” as I have for years?
Who is this helping except developers? Real users do not want changes for the sake of change. Why don’t developers and companies take the “If it ain’t broke…” adage to heart. Yes, innovation, yes — but please, give some serious thought to changing high-use features with no good reason.
I understand your frustration. Thanks for sharing your perspective.
I want the old right click menu back . I now have to right click then have another step to get into the old right click menu
I dislike Win11 heartily simply because of the removal of keyboard accelerators in many places.
Especially the right click menu. As C said, it used to be easy to do right-click, W, F; to create a new folder. Left hand on keyboard, right hand doesn’t need to move from the place where you clicked.
I used that and a number of other shortcuts provided by the apps I have installed, like TortoiseSVN.
Now to get to TSVN menu, I have to actually use up and down arrows ON KEYBOARD anyway, because the “Other items” menu usually DISAPPEARS while you are moving across it. This is preposterous.
I am feeling like I should be doing more of my work in command line WSL to do it faster.
I absolutely despise Windows 11. I shut off that update, and it worked for about 6 months. Then Microsoft installed it for me without asking. I print PDFs constantly in my business, and it takes an extra step on the right-click menu to get to the print button. Just put it back on the front page or on the quick button tab. Stop “fixing” what is not broken!!!
I use “Send to….” a lot from the right click menu. It is a big pain to have to click on “See more options” each time to get to it. Is there an easy way to move it up to the top of the list? Would be great if we could just drag stuff around. Just sayin’