Windows Search preview can change settings through inline actions

Microsoft is adding inline actions to Windows Search in a preview of Windows 11.

The feature is meant to let people change settings or carry out tasks without navigating through menus.

Search can help turn on dark mode or Bluetooth, adjust brightness, mute the device and arrange windows.

The preview also improves results when someone misspells a search term, such as typing “drak” instead of “dark.”

The feature is available in Windows Insiders Preview build 26320.9876 or higher, through the Beta or Experimental channel.

The update also adds an option to brighten the screen temporarily to help Windows Hello facial recognition work in dark areas.

Microsoft is expected to bring the changes to regular users before year-end, possibly in the December 8 Patch Tuesday update, while continuing to refine Search over the next few weeks.