Windows 11 introduces features like 'Suggested Actions' to streamline tasks such as creating events or making calls when you copy dates, times, or phone numbers. While convenient for some, others might find these prompts unnecessary. If you'd prefer not to see these suggestions, you can disable the feature using the Settings app or the Registry Editor. Below are the steps for both methods.
Disable suggested actions from the Settings
Step 1: Open the Settings app by clicking on the Start Menu and selecting the Settings
icon. Alternatively, press Windows
+I
on your keyboard.
Step 2: In the Settings window, make sure the System tab is selected on the left sidebar.
Step 3: On the right side, scroll down and click on the Clipboard option.
Step 4: In the Clipboard settings, locate the Suggested Actions toggle and switch it to the Off position.
Once you've completed these steps, Windows will no longer display suggested actions when you copy dates, times, or phone numbers.
Disable suggested actions using the Registry Editor
If you're unable to turn off suggested actions through the Settings app, you can disable the feature via the Registry Editor. Be cautious when making changes in the Registry Editor, as incorrect modifications can affect your system.
Step 1: Open the Registry Editor by clicking the Start Menu and typing regedit
in the search bar. Select the Registry Editor application from the search results.
Step 2: In the Registry Editor window, navigate to the following path by copying and pasting it into the address bar and pressing Enter
:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SmartActionPlatform\SmartClipboard
Step 3: In the right pane, find the Disabled
DWORD value and double-click on it to edit.
Step 4: Change the Value data to 0
and click OK to save the changes.
Step 5: Restart your computer to apply the changes.
After restarting, the suggested actions feature should be disabled on your system.
By following these steps, you can easily turn off the Suggested Actions feature in Windows 11, tailoring your user experience to better suit your preferences.
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