Some Windows 11 users were convinced a change to File Explorer was a bug but Microsoft has confirmed it isnt

Date:
Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:42:25 +0000

Description:
A recent Windows 11 update introduced a black border around selected files, sparking user discussion over design choices.

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Microsoft s most recent Windows 11 update introduced a number of changes,
and one thats caught some users by surprise is the addition of a noticeable black border around currently selected files and folders in File Explorer .

The change was highlighted by Windows Latest , who pointed out that it
appears in File Explorers light mode, and it was so jarring to some users
that they reported it to Microsoft as a bug in the cumulative update for July 2024 (KB5040442).

Windows Latest reached out to Microsoft to check if this was a glitch, or if it was a deliberate move, and the company has responded to clarify that it isnt a bug, but an intentional change to improve user accessibility. In other words, the idea is to make it easier and clearer to see whatever is currently selected in File Explorer.

For those who arent so keen on this tweak to the interface, Microsoft did follow up to say that Windows 11 users can always submit feedback on the matter via the Feedback Hub . (Image credit: Microsoft/Windows Latest) A choice is good, as always...

Personally, I agree that this design change looks a little odd compared to
the rest of Windows 11s user interface. Before, selected files and folders were accented with a blue border, which many people (myself included) preferred. Making it black does increase the contrast and make your selection in File Explorer more noticeable, and that might well be useful on the accessibility front - but surely itd make sense to have this as an optional change. Then, if you do find it jarring, you can turn it off, but if the
black highlighting benefits you, then all well and good.

Maybe further down the line well see Microsoft introduce a toggle to adjust the option in the Settings app. Perhaps we could even get a toggle to turn
off some of the adverts that are increasingly appearing in Windows 11, too (not likely).

Note that the cumulative update for July comes laden with some significant issues, including an unexpected BitLocker recovery screen appearing and worrying Windows 11 users. YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE... Microsoft forgot to remove Windows 10s File Explorer from Windows 11 - heres how to find it Microsoft still has tricks beyond just ads and AI: Windows 11's File Explorer set to
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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/some-windows-11-users-were-convinc ed-a-change-to-file-explorer-was-a-bug-but-microsoft-has-confirmed-it-isnt


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