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Here’s a list of lesser-known Windows 10 Creators Update features

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Published onNovember 7, 2016

published onNovember 7, 2016

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The Windows 10 Creators Update is the next major upgrade for the OS. Microsoft is working at full thrust to improve this OS version and make it as stable as possible. The company has already rolled out Creators Update features with its latest Windows 10 build, allowing Insiders to test outPaint 3D.

Microsoft already offered an interesting presentation of the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update, introducing its main features and improvements. Apart from the features Microsoft already announced, the Creators Update will bring many more lesser-known improvements. If you watch thepresentation video, you’ll see that Windows 10 Creators Update is a feature-rich release.

Here’s what’s new in Windows 10 Creators Update

Pen support in Word

Microsoft Word will allow you to use a pen to strikethrough and delete text from the document you’re currently working on. For the time being, no information is available regarding the pens supported byMicrosoft Word.

Windows 10 Maps receives the Collections feature

Maps will receive a new Collections feature that will allows users to better organize their places. In this manner, users will be able to organize places as a theme and create a new collection for each of their travel destinations, for example. You can then share your collection of places with your friends and save them the trouble of looking for popular sightseeing places.

Windows Store personalized themes

Windows Store users will be able to buy apersonalized themethanks to a new app store tab that will sell themes for Windows 10. You’ll be able to choose themes depicting images of the most popular Windows Store games.

Restore previous Edge tabs

Edge will make it easier for you to keep track of your previous browsing sessions. You can restore tabs from one week or two weeks ago.

Groove Music Maker

The Creators Update will allow you to create tracks without using third-party tools. Select your favorite music instruments, set the length of time you want them to play a particular sound, mix all the sounds together and create a hit.

Color Picker

Windows 10 Creators Update will allow users to personalize their accent color. This option is also available in theAnniversary Update OS, but users can only pick the colors they want to use.

Microsoft will releaseWindows 10 Creators Updatein early 2017, revamping its favorite OS version. Judging by the snippets of information the company has revealed so far, it’s safe to say that the Creators Update truly focuses on users’ needs rather than on Microsoft’s. As a result, it’s highly likely that the Creators Update will help Microsoft convince more users to switch to Windows 10.

With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Here’s a list of lesser-known Windows 10 Creators Update features#

Here’s what’s new in Windows 10 Creators Update#

Pen support in Word#

Windows 10 Maps receives the Collections feature#

Windows Store personalized themes#

Restore previous Edge tabs#

Groove Music Maker#

Color Picker#