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Enable, Disable & Customize Action Center on Windows 11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Action Center, also known as the notification center, was first introduced with Windows Phone 8.1 in July 2014.
Now, it has been completely redesigned in Windows 11. It comes with WinUI and Fluent Design features and a brand new Quick Settings panel.
Considering these, plenty of users want to know how they can customize Action Center. Today’s guide will show you some options to do it.
But let’s see first some of the best Windows 11 Action Center features that will definitely simplify your workplace accessibility.
What are some of Windows 11’s new Action Center features?
How can I customize the Action Center in Windows 11?
1. Add new shortcuts
By adding new shortcuts in Windows 11 Action Center, you can personalize your digital environment. However, keep in mind that there are limited options to choose from.
2. Remove shortcuts
With this option, the shortcuts will be removed from the Action Center. However, if you change your mind, you can add them back using the first listed solution.
3. Regroup shortcuts
This option lets you quickly access your most-used shortcuts. Thus, instead of frequently searching for the needed ones, you can efficiently rearrange them. In this way, you’ll save much more of your working time.
4. Adjust Transparency Effects
Windows offers a slightly transparent look on the taskbar, Start menu, and the Action Center. So, it might seem to blend with your current wallpaper.
If you don’t like this translucent look but prefer a solid color for the Action Center, you can turn it off using the above steps.
Windows 11 Action Center versus Windows 10 Action Center
Windows 11 Action Center looks way more different thanthe Action Center we’ve known from Windows 10. But let’s take a look at some related distinctions.
Before anything else, keep in mind that uses a new panels design where your notifications and controls will be split up into different groups, with notifications being housed above the Quick Settings panel.
The Action Center is now resizable/adaptive, and it still comes with a Clear all button at the top right of the panel.
Following the Windows 10 model, the new Quick Settings panel allows you to quickly access commonly used settings, such as Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Battery saver, the sound, etc.
In general terms, Windows 11 Action Center functionality is unchanged. However, considering the settings panel, it is now more customizable.
You can also enjoy some neat touches in animation and it’s noticeable when you click on an action in the Action Center to enable the feature.
Also keep in mind that, unlike Windows 10, the newest version offers you support for the new music control panel. It appears only when an app is playing audio.
The new music control feature allows you to adjust the audio content directly from Windows Action Center. In the previous OS version, this functionality was offered via dated music control UI.
As mentioned, the basic functionality of Action Center didn’t change, which means you can still jump into the Settings app to further customize the experience and how notifications appear.
If you have any other questions or thoughts, feel free to share them with us by leaving a comment below, in our dedicated section.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.
Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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