How to Enable or Disable AI Actions in Windows 11 Context Menu
AI actions in the Windows 11 context menu are smart shortcuts that let you send files straight to Microsoft Copilot or other AI tools with a simple right-click. These extra buttons appear on version 24H2 and newer builds, but you can turn them off if you prefer a clean, uncluttered menu.
Managing these AI shortcuts keeps your right-click list short and fast so you can find copy, paste, and delete without scrolling past features you never use.
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 intelligent shortcuts appearing upon right-clicking a file. These handle routine tasks like editing a photo or summarizing a document without launching the main program first. Skipping the step of launching a standalone application cuts down on friction during busy workflows.
Why would you want this? Efficiency is the main benefit. Skipping the step of launching a standalone application cuts down on friction during busy workflows.
What happens when you enable it? Fresh options display upon right-clicking files. AI-powered tasks run seamlessly inside 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
Launch the Windows Settings application by clicking the Start menu and selecting the gear icon, or by pressing the Windows Key + I shortcut.
Navigation options include:
- 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 concludes the configuration process.
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
How to activate AI in 🪟 Windows 11?
This experience relies on Microsoft 365 Copilot and Work IQ (built-in analysis tools) to understand your work context. With AI, articulating desired outcomes is often faster, and voice commands work natively with Microsoft tools now.
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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