{"id":24894,"date":"2025-03-27T13:15:49","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T17:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/?page_id=24894"},"modified":"2025-03-27T13:15:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T17:15:49","slug":"navigating-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/information-technology\/navigating-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 11 is the latest upgrade to Microsoft Windows that has replaced Windows 10. The biggest change is the new design and interface but there are many other enhancements with Windows 11:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New Design<\/li>\n<li>Changed Taskbar<\/li>\n<li>Redesigned Settings App<\/li>\n<li>Overhauled Start Menu<\/li>\n<li>New Window Snap Layouts<\/li>\n<li>Virtual Desktops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>New Design<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 features a new design with a centered Start menu and Taskbar. It features a clean design with rounded corners and pastel shades.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/Windows-11-desktop.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/Windows-11-desktop.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows 11 desktop\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>The Taskbar<\/h2>\n<p>All the icons are now centered on the taskbar, instead of lined up from left to right. The Start button is now the leftmost icon on the centered taskbar.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/taskbar.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/taskbar.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows taskbar\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>To personalize the Taskbar, right-click on the Taskbar and choose <strong>Taskbar settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/taskbar-settings.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/taskbar-settings.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows taskbar settings\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3>System Tray<\/h3>\n<p>The System Tray has been modified in Windows 11. The Action Center has been split into two separate flyouts: one for notifications and the other for quick settings.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/system-tray.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/system-tray.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows system tray\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>The Start Menu<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/start-menu-icon-boxed.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/start-menu-icon-boxed.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"start menu icon\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The Start menu no longer includes live tiles (square icons). Instead, the Start menu shows three rows of icons along its top half (Pinned), with icons for frequently used apps on the bottom half (Recommended).<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/start-menu.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/start-menu.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows start menu\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul>\n<li>To pin an app to the Taskbar, right-click on the app and select <strong>Pin to taskbar<\/strong>.\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/pin-to-taskbar.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/pin-to-taskbar.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows start menu with &quot;pin to taskbar&quot; highlighted\"\/><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Select <strong>All apps<\/strong> for a full listing of apps.\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/all-apps-highlighted.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/all-apps-highlighted.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows start menu with &quot;all apps&quot; highlighted\"\/><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>To add an app to the Pinned section of the Start menu, right-click on the app and select <strong>Pin to Start<\/strong>.\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/pin-to-start.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/pin-to-start.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"start menu with &quot;pin to start&quot; highlighted\"\/><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Search Bar<\/h3>\n<p>You can search for a specific app, file, setting, etc. using the Search tool. Select <strong>Search<\/strong> in the Taskbar.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/search-bar.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/search-bar.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows start menu with start icon and search bar highlighted\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Redesigned Settings App<\/h2>\n<p>Although Control Panel is still available, Windows 11 includes a new Settings app with a bunch of improvements and new settings. To navigate to Settings, select the Start menu and click on <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/settings-app.png\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/settings-app.png.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows settings app\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Snap Layouts<\/h2>\n<p>Windows 11 comes with Snap assist, a feature that makes it easy to organize your windows on the desktop. These snap layouts pop up when you hover your cursor over the Maximize\/Restore button and give options between four layouts for up to four windows.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/snap.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/snap.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows snap layout options\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Virtual Desktops<\/h2>\n<p>Virtual desktops are used to create a separate desktop so that you could have one desktop for one project and a second for another. In Windows 11, you can now have a different wallpaper for each desktop, making it easier to distinguish one from another.<\/p>\n<h3>Creating a Virtual Desktop<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Hover over or click on the <strong>Task view<\/strong> icon in the taskbar.\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/virtual-desktop.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/virtual-desktop.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows taskbar with task view icon highlighted\"\/><\/figure><\/li>\n<li>Select the <strong>New desktop<\/strong> thumbnail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Changing the Background of a Desktop<\/h3>\n<p>Select the virtual desktop, right-click a blank spot on the desktop, select <strong>Personalize<\/strong> in the menu and select <strong>Background<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/personalize.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/personalize.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows desktop with personalize highlighted\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Shutting Down Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>Select the Start menu, select the <strong>Power<\/strong> button and choose from the provided options.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/power.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/information-technology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/168\/2024\/08\/power.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"windows start menu with power icon highlighted\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 11 is the latest upgrade to Microsoft Windows that has replaced Windows 10. 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