Microsoft’s latest disappearing act for a Windows 11 feature is only temporary

Microsoft made another Windows 11 feature disappear for Insiders, though it should be back soon.

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What you need to know

Earlier this week, Microsoft disabled the option to ink directly within edit fields in Windows Insider builds in the Beta Channel. Today, the company announced that another feature “may temporarily disappear” for some in the Dev Channel. Specifically, rich thumbnail previews for cloud files in the Recommended section of the Start menu may go away for a bit.

Pausing features is normal when it comes to Insider builds. Microsoft’s phrasing suggests that the feature is only going away for a short time, so there’s a good chance it will be enabled in future Insider builds.

If you’re more interested in bigger changes to Windows, make sure to read through ourWindows 11 2023 Update reviewand our preview forMicrosoft’s upcoming Surface and AI event.

The change came as part of Windows 11 Build 23541. Microsoft outlined all the changes, improvements, and fixes in itsblog post for the update:

Build 23541: Changes & Improvements

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Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He’s covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean’s journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.