Microsoft is currently developing new flyouts for Windows Spotlight. This feature allows users to enjoy a fresh desktop wallpaper daily, tailored to their interests. The upcoming flyouts will enhance user experience by offering a broader range of options for discovering more about the images or expanding the flyouts. To access these new features, users must be part of the Beta Channel Insider program and enable the feature via Vivetool.
Enhanced User Experience with New Flyouts
Windows Spotlight serves as a delightful tool for refreshing your desktop with new images each day. By rotating wallpapers based on user-selected topics, it injects a sense of novelty into the daily routine, effectively breaking the monotony of static backgrounds. The feature also includes a flyout option that allows users to delve deeper into the image set as their background, accessible by right-clicking the “learn more” icon.
Despite some criticism directed at the icon associated with Windows Spotlight, which has even led to the creation of tools aimed at its removal, many users appreciate the opportunity to learn about the images that grace their screens. A recent discovery by X (formerly Twitter) user Phantomofearth reveals that Microsoft is poised to enhance the Desktop Spotlight experience with several new flyout options that appear upon right-clicking to learn more.
While it may seem cumbersome to navigate the current testing phase, these options are expected to become widely available in the future, barring any unforeseen complications. For those eager to experiment with the new flyouts, Phantomofearth has shared the necessary steps on X.
As this feature is still in its infancy, it’s likely that Microsoft will refine the options before a broader rollout. Currently, only two of the three variants have been documented, with the third remaining a mystery. The three choices are relatively straightforward: a compact flyout menu without search links or minimization options, a minimized flyout that cannot be expanded, and the option to retain the existing flyout associated with Windows Spotlight.
While personal preferences may vary—some users, including myself, favor a clean spotlight image devoid of prompts—it’s clear that many appreciate the opportunity to explore the origins and capture stories behind the images displayed on their desktops.
