Use New Context Menu and Legacy Context Menu in Windows 11

Where are the copy, cut, paste, rename and delete options on the right click context menu in Windows 11? How to copy, cut, paste, rename and delete in Windows 11?

Copy, cut, and paste are three basic operations that every Windows user should know by heart. But, Windows 11 is all about UI improvements and that includes a new Context Menu. Will Change your Windows 10 habit of using the context menu if you have upgraded your computer to Windows 11. Because appeared as icons instead of text options in the context menu. Also, extra click required to the old context menu and other options. To make them visible you’ll need to click on Show More Options first, and then you’ll get to see the classic context menu that we’re all familiar with.

How do you cut, copy, paste, share, rename or delete a file and folder in Windows 11?

To copy, cut, rename or delete a file or folder in Windows 11, right-click on the particular item and click on the icon based on the action you want to execute. You can also select the target item and then click the cut icon from the ribbon bar to do the same job.

To paste a copied item in Windows 11, right-click any where you want the item to be pasted and the paste icon should then appear in the context menu.

How to Rename Files in Windows 11?

Right-click the item you want to rename and select the rename icon from the context menu. You can also select that item and then click the rename icon from the top ribbon bar. Type a new name for the select item. Press Enter or click any free space to save the new name.

Using the Legacy Context Menu in Windows 11

When you right-click on a file to launch the context menu, you wouldn’t find most of the options that were available in the earlier versions. But, In Windows 11, you can still access to the old context menu that looks just like the one back in Windows 10.

Just, right-click a file or folder, then click on “Show more options” from the first context menu or to quickly access to this menu without popping the first context menu, highlight the file and press Shift + F10 (FN+Shift + F10) or press the keyboard Menu key.