How to Enable or Disable Suggested Actions in Windows 11
You enable or disable suggested actions in Windows 11 to control the prompts that appear after you copy text like dates, times, or phone numbers.
This feature, officially labeled as ‘deprecated’ by Microsoft and introduced around Windows 11 version 22H2, provides quick shortcuts for related tasks directly from your clipboard.
While Microsoft indicates it may be removed in the future, you can still find and manage this setting in your System > Clipboard settings for now.
You enable or disable suggested actions in Windows 11 by going to Settings > System > Clipboard and toggling the “Suggested actions” switch. This feature is deprecated and may not be available on newer builds or outside of North America.
What are Suggested Actions in 🪟 Windows 11?
Suggested Actions in Windows 11 was a handy feature that offered quick shortcuts for copied text like dates or phone numbers. It helped save you time by skipping extra steps when you needed to act on that copied information.
Suggested actions save you time by removing extra steps when handling dates, times, or phone numbers. For example, Windows 11 can offer to open your calendar app when it detects a date in an email.
What happens when done? Once enabled, a small window would pop up automatically whenever you copied specific types of information, allowing you to choose an action immediately.
For date/time actions:
Is Suggested Actions being removed from 🪟 Windows 11?
Is Suggested Actions being removed from 🪟 Windows 11?
Yes, Suggested Actions is a deprecated feature. Microsoft has moved away from this tool in recent Windows 11 updates. If you cannot find the setting, it is likely because your version of Windows has removed support for it entirely as part of the standard Windows 11 feature deprecation process.
Why can’t I find Suggested Actions in my 🪟 Windows 11 settings?
You might not find Suggested Actions in your Windows 11 settings because newer system updates have removed this feature. It was also historically only available to users in North America, so if you’re outside that region or on a newer Windows build, the option won’t show up.Why can’t I find Suggested Actions in my 🪟 Windows 11 settings?
If you can’t find the option, your system has probably updated to a version that no longer supports this feature. Additionally, this feature was historically limited to users in North America. If you are outside this region or on a newer build, the Clipboard settings menu will not display the toggle.
What replaces Suggested Actions in newer 🪟 Windows 11 builds?
What replaces Suggested Actions in newer 🪟 Windows 11 builds?
There is no direct replacement for Suggested Actions. Instead, Microsoft encourages users to utilize the standard Clipboard history settings. You can access your clipboard by pressing Windows key + V. This allows you to manage copied items manually without the automated pop-up windows that were previously triggered by Suggested Actions.
How to enable or disable Suggested Actions
If your version of Windows 11 still supports Suggested Actions, you can easily turn this feature on or off. Just open the Settings app, click on System in the left menu, and then select Clipboard from the options on the right to find the toggle.
- Open the Settings app. You can do this by pressing Windows key + I on your keyboard or by clicking Start > Settings.
- Click on System in the left menu.
- Select Clipboard from the list of options on the right.
- Find the Suggested actions toggle switch. Click it to turn the feature On or Off.
You can close the Settings window once you have made your choice.
Troubleshooting Suggested Actions
If Suggested Actions isn’t working correctly on your Windows 11 computer, there are two main things to check. First, make sure your PC’s region is set to a supported area like the United States or Canada. Second, ensure your Windows is updated to the latest version.
- Region Settings: Ensure your PC region is set to a supported area, such as the United States or Canada.
- Windows Updates: Check for the latest Windows 11 update in Settings > Windows Update. If you are on a very new build, the feature may be gone.
- Clipboard History: Ensure Clipboard history is enabled in the same menu, as some actions depend on the clipboard service running correctly.
Summary
Suggested Actions, a Windows 11 tool that created shortcuts for copied text, is being removed from newer versions of Windows 11 because Microsoft wants to focus on other features.
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