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Windows 11 Tests Taskbar ‘Share With Copilot’ Button for On‑Screen Analysis

Microsoft is trialing the taskbar hover control with Copilot Vision limited to U.S. testers in the latest Insider builds.

Overview

  • The new hover option on taskbar window previews lets users send the active app view to Copilot Vision to scan, analyze, and begin a conversation.
  • The capability is rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Dev and Beta channels, with reports citing build 26220.6690 in the Dev Channel.
  • Microsoft describes the taskbar control as experimental, indicating it could be removed before any general release.
  • The preview also adds on‑screen text translation via Click To Do on Copilot+ PCs, triggered by holding the Windows key and clicking the trackpad.
  • Copilot Vision functionality remains restricted to users in the United States at this time.