Windows 11, always evolving in its quest to provide users with an enhanced and intuitive experience, has introduced a new feature in build 25115 for the Windows Insiders. This latest inclusion, known as “Suggested Actions”, is designed to streamline everyday tasks on the OS. Whenever users copy specific types of data, such as dates, times, or phone numbers, Windows 11 promptly suggests actionable tasks related to that data. For instance, if you’ve just copied a phone number, a non-intrusive, light user interface pops up, offering you the option to call that number using the appropriate application. Similarly, upon booking a flight ticket, the same interface may suggest creating a calendar event to ensure you don’t forget about your upcoming journey. This Suggested Action flyout is populated with apps like Calendar and Outlook when dates or times are copied. However, for those who find this feature more distracting than helpful, Windows 11 offers the flexibility to disable it. Continue reading to delve deeper into how to either enable or disable this feature based on your preference.
How to Turn On or Off Suggested Actions in Windows 11 using Settings?
Before starting, ensure that your PC country or region is set to the United States and the regional format to English (United States) to work this feature.
Step 1: Now, open the Settings app.
Step 2: Then select System on the left sidebar.
Step 3: Click the Clipboard tile on the System’s right side.
Step 4: Once the Clipboard settings have opened, turn Off the toggle switch Suggested actions.
After completing the steps mentioned above, the Suggested actions feature will be disabled on your System.
If you want to enable the feature again, follow the above steps and turn on the toggle mentioned in step 4.
How to Enable or Disable Suggested Actions on Windows 11 via Registry Editor?
Follow the below-given steps to turn on or off Suggested Actions in Windows 11 through Registry Editor:-
Step 1: First, open the Registry Editor.
Step 2: After that, navigate to the following path on the left side of the Registry Editor window:-
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SmartActionPlatform\SmartClipboard
Step 3: Then, from the right of the SmartClipboard key, right-click on the free space and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Step 4: Name the newly created REG_DWORD as Disabled.
Step 5: Next, you need to double-click on Disabled REG_DWORD and set its “Value data” to the following:-
- 1: Turn Off Suggested Actions.
- 0: Turn On Suggested Actions.
Step 6: Click the OK button.
Step 7. Reboot your computer to apply the changes.
That’s it.
Conclusion
Windows 11 has introduced the “Suggested Actions” feature in build 25115 to streamline everyday tasks for users. This feature prompts actionable tasks related to specific types of data like dates, times, or phone numbers. While many users may find this addition useful, others might find it more of a distraction. Thankfully, Windows 11 offers the flexibility to enable or disable this feature. Users can either use the Settings app for a quick toggle or go through the Registry Editor for a more detailed approach.
