This article explains how to enable or disable the new “Click to Do” feature in Windows 11.
Click to Do helps you accomplish tasks more efficiently by recognizing text and images you can interact with on your screen. It evaluates the content on the screen, allowing you to select the text or image you wish to act on.
Why use Click to Do? It saves you time by letting you quickly interact with what you see on your screen without typing or searching.
What happens when you use it? Windows recognizes the text or images and gives you options to take action on them right away.
To use Click to Do, press the Windows key + mouse click, or the Windows key + Q. You can also access Click to Do through the Snipping Tool menu if you have the Snipping Tool installed. You can search for Click to Do using Windows Search to select and take action on what you see.
The Click to Do feature is now available in preview to Copilot+ PCs through the Windows Insider Program.
Enable or Disable Click to Do
The easiest way to enable or disable Click to Do is through Windows Settings. Open the Settings app via Start menu or Windows key + I, navigate to Privacy & security, then select the Click to Do (preview) tile under Windows permissions to toggle the feature on or off.
Method 1: Using the Settings App
Advanced users can enable or disable Click to Do via Group Policy Editor by navigating to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows AI and adjusting the relevant policy setting. This method requires administrator privileges and is ideal for IT administrators managing multiple systems.
You can do that by clicking on the Start menu and selecting Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.
When the Settings app opens, click the Privacy & security button on the left. Then, select the Click to Do (preview) tile under ‘Windows permissions’ on the right to expand it.
On the Privacy & security > Click to Do settings page, toggle the button on the Click to Do (preview) tile to enable or disable it.
Click the “Restart Now” button when prompted to do so.
Method 2: Using Group Policy Editor
⚠️ Admin privileges required
Another method to enable or disable the new “Click to Do” feature is to use the Local Group Policy Editor.
First, open the Local Group Policy Editor. Search for “Edit group policy” on the Start menu.
Then, navigate to these folders:
Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows AI
In the Windows AI details pane on the right, locate and double-click the “Disable Click to Do” settings.
On the “Disable Click to Do” window, set the option to one of these:
- Not Configured (default) – Same as Disabled.
- Enabled – Click to Do component and entry points will not be available to users.
- Disabled – Users will have Click to Do available on their device.
Click OK to save your changes.
Method 3: Using the Registry Editor
⚠️ Admin privileges required
Yet another way to enable or disable the “Click to Do” feature is to use the Windows Registry Editor.
Remember to back up your registry before making any changes, or create a System Restore point as a precaution.
First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to this folder path:
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIRight-click WindowsAI > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value and name the new DWORD DisableClickToDo.
Double-click and open the DisableClickToDo name and set the value to 1 to disable the “Click to Do” feature.
If you want to use the feature and revert Windows to its original settings, delete the DisableClickToDo item you created earlier.
You may have to reboot your computer to apply the changes.
That should do it!
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Summary
Click to Do enhances productivity by allowing users to interact with content more efficiently. The feature can be easily enabled or disabled through multiple methods, including the Settings app, Local Group Policy Editor, or Windows Registry. It is important to follow proper procedures when modifying system settings to avoid unintended consequences. Keeping your system updated helps ensure the Click to Do feature runs smoothly, especially with preview features from the Windows Insider Program. Users can maximize their experience on Windows 11 by taking advantage of this feature.
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