Microsoft Win11 File Explorer major design update revealed, several parts ushered in UI improvements

CTOnews.com, January 10, Microsoft has launched a new tab file explorer in Windows 11, which has made significant improvements to the design of the system's basic applications.

According to the latest revelations, Microsoft will also make further improvements to Windows 11's file explorer. According to information found by whistleblower FireCube, File Explorer is getting new improvements to the home page and the details pane, including insights, suggestions, activities, Properties, related Files, Protection, and shared status.

In addition, he posted some design drawings of the new UI, in which the text part is space-occupying content, we can ignore it, mainly look at the UI design.

The details pane of File Explorer will usher in Windows 11-style design improvements that look much more modern than the current design.

▲ 's current details pane

▲ details pane new design in addition, the home page part of the UI has also been changed, you can compare the design below.

▲ 's current home page UI

New Design of ▲ homepage UI

CTOnews.com learned that Microsoft Windows 11 File Explorer is also expected to be integrated with Microsoft 365 and will be better suited for touch screens, with larger click boxes and simpler sidebar and title areas.

It is not clear when these new file explorer designs will be available, and we can look forward to the update of Windows 11 in the second half of this year.