Windows wants to make file sharing even simpler

Let's stay honest: file sharing on Windows is not the most complicated, but it could still be simpler. And it seems that Microsoft agrees, since a new feature discovered in the Insider Preview of the operating system reveals that the operating system could well take inspiration from smartphones to offer a much simpler and simpler file sharing and ergonomic in the future.

A new function to share files faster

Microsoft seems to test a new feature called “Drag Tray” in the latest Insider Preview version of Windows 11 (Build 22635,4805). This feature was discovered for the first time by user X (formerly Twitter) Phantomofearth, who was able to share a video revealing the operation of the new feature, visible below:

Thus, the video reveals that users will be able to click on a file and drag it up of the screen. Once the file is close to the top, a panel (or “tray”) will open, displaying different sharing options available. You can then fly over one of these options, such as Phone Link, to share the file. This function recalls sharing on Android, where a menu with different sharing options is directly accessible once you select a file. Now stay to determine when the function will be available for a public version of Windows.