Microsoft rolls out Windows 11 tabs in File Explorer preview to the Insider Beta Channel

Beta Channel users can now test File Explorer’s new tabs feature

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What you need to know

Microsoft isrolling out a new Windows 11 preview updatefor Insiders in the Beta Channel which introduces File Explorer’s new tabbed interface to the version 22H2 RTM build.

The tabs feature in File Explorerwas announced earlier this year,but just rolled out to Insiders in the Dev Channel last week. So it showing up in the Beta Channel so soon is somewhat surprising.

Additionally, Microsoft is also testing an updated right-hand navigation pane design that better separates different areas of the File System. The build rolling out in the Beta Channel is 22621.160 and is available to download now as a cumulative update.

Here’s the changelog:

Microsoft notes that the new File Explorer features are rolling out in waves, meaning even after you install the preview build, you may not see the new tabs interface right away.

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