Many system users believe Windows 11 The options for changing the appearance of the system are limited to what is provided by the “Customization” menu, but Microsoft has hidden many of the control tools in different places within the system settings, which gives users more space to modify the user experience.
These options are distributed among sections such as: “accessibility” And “the system”.File explorer settingsWhile some of them require searching to access them, especially in modern versions of Windows.
Added option to end tasks
Among the useful features of Windows 11 is the ability to add an option End Task To the menu that appears when you right-click on open applications in the taskbar.
This feature allows you to quickly close applications that stop responding, without having to open the “Task Manager” and manually search for the frozen program, which saves time and effort when dealing with applications that face recurring problems.
Hidden tools in file explorer
File Explorer provides a number of control options that may not be directly visible, such as showing hidden and system files, displaying file extensions such as .exe and .jpg, and showing the full path to files in the address bar.
Although these tools have been around since previous versions of Windows, access to them has become less clear in recent versions, but they remain important for users who need more advanced file management.
Extensive capabilities in the accessibility department
Department is not limited “accessibility” To help users with special needs, it includes tools that can improve the appearance of the system and the way to interact with it, such as modifying the size of texts, changing the shape of indicators, adjusting display effects, and controlling system colors.
Microsoft points out that Windows settings are divided into several sections that include appearance, privacy, devices, and the way to interact with the system, and not just the traditional customization menu.
Desktop customization
Users can also control desktop elements by showing or hiding basic icons, adding shortcuts, changing system colors, or choosing between dark and light modes.
These options reveal that Windows 11 offers a wide level of customization, but the distribution of tools into multiple sections may make them difficult to discover for some users.
Knowing the location of these settings may help improve the Windows experience and make the system more suitable for personal needs, without the need to install external programs to change its appearance or functionality.
