Windows 11 adds a customizable right-click menu

Technology · First reported 29 Oct, 11:55 · Updated 17:49

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Microsoft is gradually rolling out an optional update that lets Windows 11 users choose which commands and app extensions appear in the right-click menu. The redesign also aims to open faster and offers text labels for several common actions.

The optional KB5127936 update brings the redesigned menu to Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 26H2; PCWorld dates its release to October 28, 2026.
A new “Customize menu” option lets users choose which commands and third-party app extensions appear.
Users can show Cut, Copy, Paste, Rename, Delete, and Share as text rather than icons. The menu can also be arranged to resemble parts of the Windows 10 layout.
To install it, go to Windows Update’s Optional Updates area and select KB5127936. The feature is rolling out gradually, so installing the update may not make it available immediately.

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Update: KB5127936 is an optional update for Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 26H2.
PCWorld release date: October 28, 2026. [32ce5698-cab5-495e-b455-d3d44f2d]
Rollout: The feature is being released gradually, and installing the update may not enable it right away.