Microsoft Tests a New Windows 11 Search That Can Toggle Settings and Snap Windows From the Taskbar

Microsoft has started rolling out a redesigned Windows Search experience to Windows Insiders that can carry out actions, such as switching to dark mode or snapping windows, directly from the search box on the taskbar in Windows 11 . The company announced the change in a Windows Insider Blog post on October 7, 2026, and says the rollout is gradual and limited to the Experimental channel for now. The new search is rebuilt on WinUI 3, which Microsoft says makes it faster and more efficient with sys