How to Show or Hide Your Feed in Widgets in Windows 11
The Widgets panel in Windows 11 shows news stories, sports scores, and weather updates right on your screen. Hiding the news feed stops those distracting headlines from popping up every time you open the panel.
You can turn off the feed in Windows 11 Build 22H2 and newer versions with just a few clicks in the settings menu. Turning off the feed leaves only your helpful widgets behind so you can check the weather or your calendar without getting pulled into news articles.
Open the Widgets board by clicking its taskbar icon or pressing Win+W. Click the gear icon for Settings, then toggle the “Feed” option on or off to show or hide your news content.
Controlling Your Widgets Feed
The Windows 11 Widgets feed displays updates based on personal interests, though turning off the feature remains an option. Managing feed settings ensures the panel displays only relevant content.
Showing or Hiding Your News Feed
Hiding the feed clears unwanted clutter from the screen, and restoring it takes seconds if preferences change.
- Open the Widgets Board: You can do this in a couple of ways. The easiest is to click the Widgets icon on your taskbar . It usually looks like a weather icon or a square that’s split. You can also press the
Windows key + Won your keyboard. Try it! The Widgets board will slide out.
- Find Settings: Once the Widgets board is open, look for the Settings button. It looks like a gear icon and is usually near the top right of the Widgets panel. Click it.
💡Pro TipIf you don’t see the gear icon right away, you might need to make the Widgets board bigger. Look for a small expand icon (it often looks like an arrow pointing outwards) near the top right of the panel. Click it to make the board larger. This will often show more options, including the settings gear. - Manage Feed Visibility: In the Settings menu, you should see an option about your feed. It might say something like “Show or hide feeds” or just “Feed.” Click on that option.
- Turn the Feed On or Off: You will probably see a switch or a choice to turn the “Feed” on or off. To hide the news feed completely, turn this option to Off. If you want to show the feed, make sure it’s turned to On.
⚠️WarningIf you turn off the feed, you won’t see any news articles or headlines in your Widgets panel. If you still want to see other widgets, like weather or stocks, that’s okay. They will still be visible. This setting only affects the news content.
Managing the Widgets feed comes down to telling Windows what content belongs on screen. Whether maintaining a minimalist taskbar free of news or curating a selection of articles, the necessary tools are now available.
Summary
Controlling news feed visibility in Windows 11 Widgets keeps helpful tools like weather active while removing distractions. Opening the Widgets board and navigating to Settings adjusts feed preferences instantly.
How do I turn off widget feed in 🪟 Windows 11?
To turn off the widget feed in Windows 11, open the Widgets board, click the profile icon, select 'Settings', and then toggle off 'Show news and interests' under the 'Widgets' section. This action hides the news feed content from the Widgets panel.
How to show widgets in 🪟 Windows 11?
To show widgets in Windows 11, click the Widgets icon on the taskbar, typically located on the left side. Alternatively, press Windows key + W. This action opens the Widgets board, displaying the personalized feed alongside other tools.
How do I unhide widgets on 🪟 Windows 11?
To unhide widgets on Windows 11, verify the Widgets icon appears on the taskbar. Navigate to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar to enable 'Widgets' if it remains hidden. Clicking the Widgets icon then opens the board to reveal the content.
How to get rid of widgets on Microsoft?
To get rid of widgets on Microsoft Windows 11, hide the news feed through the Widgets settings by toggling off 'Show news and interests'. Removing the Widgets icon entirely from the taskbar requires navigating to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar and disabling the Widgets option.
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