Microsoft is giving Windows Search a major overhaul, turning the familiar Taskbar feature into more than just a way to find apps, files, and settings. Announced during Microsoft’s Windows and Surface event earlier today, the new Search experience takes on a chatbot-like function, with the ability to understand natural-language commands and perform thousands of quick actions across Windows 11.
The company says the new Search remains faster and more efficient for conventional searches. It is designed to help users find apps, files, and settings more quickly, while also being more forgiving of typos and other imperfect search queries. The updated experience is built using WinUI 3, which Microsoft says allows Search to be more efficient with system resources.
