How to Turn On or Off Recommended Actions from Apps in Windows 11
Recommended actions in Windows 11 show helpful suggestions based on what you do in certain apps.
These suggestions, like quick links or next steps, appear based on your activity within apps and aim to speed up your tasks. For example, if you copy an email address, Windows might suggest opening your mail app to compose a new message.
A specific setting for recommended actions is now available on Copilot+ PCs. These are powerful computers designed for AI features.
This control lets you decide which apps can show you these helpful prompts. While currently on Copilot+ PCs, this feature is planned for a wider release on other computers soon.
You manage recommended actions from apps in Windows 11 by opening Settings, navigating to Apps, then clicking Actions. From there, you can toggle recommended actions on or off for each individual app. This feature is currently focused on Copilot+ PCs.
How to Turn Recommended Actions On or Off
Follow these steps to decide which apps can suggest actions to you:
Step 1Open the Settings App
Click the Start menu (the Windows icon in the bottom left corner) and then click Settings.
Step 2Go to Apps Settings
In the Settings window, click Apps from the left menu.
Step 3Open Actions
On the right side, find and click the Actions tile.
Step 4Choose Which Apps Can Make Suggestions
The Windows 11 recommended actions feature shows a list of your installed apps. To control app suggestions, flip the switch next to each app. With the switch set to ‘On,’ the app can suggest actions. Setting the switch to ‘Off’ prevents the app from suggesting actions.
Step 5Close Settings
Once you finish, close the Settings window. Your choices are saved automatically.
Why Use Recommended Actions?
- Faster tasks: Get quick suggestions right when you need them.
- You stay in control: Pick exactly which apps can show you helpful tips.
- Works great with Copilot+: This feature is made for Copilot+ PCs.
Windows 11 recommended actions offer helpful suggestions to speed up your tasks. You decide which apps can provide these tips. This feature improves task smoothness, especially on Copilot+ PCs.
Want more Windows 11 tips and tricks? Check out this guide on using Windows Settings.
Summary
Recommended Actions in Windows 11 allows apps to suggest quick tasks, and you can easily enable or disable this feature per app. To manage these suggestions, open Settings, go to Apps, click Actions, and then toggle each app on or off to suit your preferences.
Why does Windows Security keep saying actions recommended?
One reason you might see ‘Actions recommended’ in Windows Security is if your computer is missing important security updates.
How to enable suggested actions in 🪟 Windows 11?
Manage suggested actions in Settings. You can turn suggested actions on or off from Windows Settings: Select Start > Settings > System > Clipboard > and turn the Suggested actions toggle Off or On.
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