Recent test builds of Microsoft Windows 11 suggest the return of two features that were part of Windows 10, the OS’s predecessor. An insider using the alias Albacore shared the information on Twitter, noting that these changes may reappear in upcoming releases.
One of the rumored changes is the ability to disable taskbar button grouping again and to show window titles alongside app icons. This would give users more control over how open applications are displayed on the screen, making it easier to identify windows at a glance, especially on machines with multiple programs running at once.
According to the insider, these options are not currently accessible to users through official channels. However, there is an expectation that they will be included in the next public build or release wave as the company continues to refine the operating system. The insider emphasized that these settings are still under evaluation and may change before a full public rollout.
At present, Microsoft is actively testing various features across Windows 11, with some elements already present in Windows 10 but not ported to Windows 11 at the initial launch. The ongoing testing process aims to determine how new options will behave in real-world scenarios and how they align with user expectations for customization and productivity.
Earlier discussions also mentioned the possibility of new advertisements appearing in the Start menu for certain Windows versions. While the exact scope and timing remain under review, observers are watching closely to see how commercial recommendations might evolve in future updates, balancing monetization with a clean, user-friendly interface. This topic continues to be a focus for the broader discussion about how Microsoft structures the Start menu experience for Windows 11 users. [citation: insider report]