How to Enable or Disable AI Actions in Windows 11 Context Menu
AI Actions in Windows 11’s context menu let you quickly use smart features right after you right-click on something.
The context menu is the list of options that pops up when you right-click a file, folder, or desktop item.
You can choose which of these AI features show up in that menu to make it work better for you.
Go to Settings, then Apps, and select Actions. Toggle the switch for each app to enable or disable its AI Actions in the context menu. This allows you to control which AI-powered tasks appear when you right-click files.
What Are AI Actions?
AI Actions in Windows 11 are smart shortcuts that appear when you right-click a file. They let you do quick tasks, like editing a photo or getting a document summary, without opening the app first. This feature helps you save time by letting you complete common file tasks directly from the right-click menu.
Why would you want this? It saves you time. Instead of opening an app separately, you can perform tasks directly from the context menu.
What happens when you enable it? New options appear when you right-click files. You can perform AI-powered tasks without leaving File Explorer.
AI Actions availability depends on Windows 11 build 26220.7344. Currently, not all Windows users have the AI Actions feature. If AI Actions are not available or not turned on, the AI Actions section won’t appear in the computer’s right-click menu.
How to Enable or Disable AI Actions
Step 1Open the Settings App
First, open the Windows Settings app.
You can do this a couple of ways:
- Click the Start menu and select Settings
- Press
Windows key + I
Step 2Go to Apps > Actions
When the Settings app opens, click Apps on the left side. On the right, select the Actions tile to expand it.
Step 3Toggle Actions On or Off
The Apps > Actions settings pane in Windows 11 lets you choose which apps can perform AI actions. Toggle a button to turn specific app AI actions on or off.
Here’s how it looks in the context menu:
That’s all there is to it!
Summary
Turning AI Actions on or off in Windows 11 lets you manage these smart shortcuts. These features help with common file tasks, and you choose which apps use them. All these settings live in the Windows Settings app, giving you control over your PC’s AI features.- AI Actions are small tasks that help you interact with files in Windows 11
- This feature is rolling out with the latest Windows 11 builds and may not be available to all users yet
- You can enable or disable AI Actions easily through the Settings app
- Go to Apps > Actions to manage which apps have AI Actions available
- You can customize which apps use AI Actions to match your preferences
- Keep your Windows updated to access the latest features related to AI Actions
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How do I remove AI actions from the menu?
Open Settings > Apps > Actions and then disable each item in the list.
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