Windows 11 Quick Actions from Taskbar Search

Starting this fall, Windows 11 taskbar search will let users trigger quick actions by typing, reducing the need to navigate through settings or open separate apps. Examples span system controls, window management, screenshots, and text messaging.

- System controls: switch to dark mode, enable Do Not Disturb, and adjust microphone volume.
- Other actions: take a screenshot, arrange windows, and send a text message.

This overview is for Windows 11 users who want to learn what actions may be available from taskbar search. It presents examples rather than step-by-step setup instructions; viewers can try the available actions on their PCs when the feature arrives.