Windows 11’s Hidden Feature: The Ultimate File Sharing Experience for Surface Pro Users

There’s a fresh approach to file sharing coming up with Windows 11. A concealed feature, known as the “Drag Tray,” has been uncovered by renowned Windows detective phantomofearth. This feature allows you to simply drag content from File Explorer and drop it at the top of your screen to share the file. Phantomofearth also shared a video demonstrating the function and explained how to activate it.

When you drop a file into a designated software in your system tray on Windows 11, it looks like the system will automatically launch that app. Additionally, the Drag Tray offers a “Further Actions” option, which appears to activate the Windows 11 sharing menu.

1. To give the Drag Tray a try, you’ll need to employ an external tool called ViveTool. This tool can be found nestled within the Windows Insider Build 22635.4805, which is accessible via the Beta Channel. As mentioned by phantomofearth, the unique identifier for this feature is 45624564,53397005.

or

2. To experiment with the Drag Tray, you’ll have to utilize a third-party application called ViveTool. This app can be found in the Windows Insider Build 22635.4805, which is obtainable through the Beta Channel. As phantomofearth pointed out, the feature code for this tool is 45624564,53397005.

In simpler terms, I find the Drag Tray more convenient than other methods for sharing files in Windows 11. It’s less crowded than using a right-click menu through File Explorer, and it seems better suited for touchscreen use. Manipulating items on a touchscreen is a familiar motion, and the large targets within the Drag Tray make it easy to place files inside.

Although our current video demonstration of Drag Tray is with a mouse, I believe this functionality would greatly enhance the user experience on Windows 11 tablets. Presently, Windows 11 lags in touch-optimization compared to iOS and Android. Introducing a feature like Drag Tray could significantly simplify file sharing on top-tier Windows tablets. It’s plausible that Microsoft may finalize the testing of Drag Tray before launching the anticipated Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models.

Microsoft has been consistently unveiling intriguing new features recently. It emerged earlier this month that the tech titan was developing an enhanced battery icon capable of displaying battery percentage. More recently, Microsoft confirmed this feature and disclosed additional details, such as the updated battery icon now changing color to reflect the amount of charge remaining on your computer.

Read More

2025-01-27 19:11