Microsoft has announced a new feature for File Explorer in the company's hybrid work event today. The file manager is getting support for contextual suggestions, something that'll make sharing files a more straightforward experience from one end to the other.

With contextual suggestions, that are run by Context IQ, File Explorer can automatically recommend contacts you may want to share certain files with.

The whole approach is dependant on an intelligent system that makes certain tasks far easier, so working with File Explorer gets a substantial overhaul in Windows 11.

Wangui McKelvey, General Manager, Microsoft 365, highlighted the refreshed File Explorer at the Microsoft event today.

"One of my personal favorite announcements today may be the refreshed experience of File Explorer. I can't let you know the number of hours I've spent looking for important files and folders through the years. Now, finding files is easy with new contextual suggestions in Windows run by Context IQ. This recommends relevant content and contacts across Windows-including happy to the cloud. For instance, I can tell what files I would want, including files that my frequent collaborators will work with that I additionally have access to," the Microsoft official explained.

Prone to go live in preview builds sooner rather than later

Unfortunately, Microsoft hasn't shared a timeline to let us know once the additional features could finally go love users available.

However, a significant feature update for Windows 11 is anticipated in the other half of the season, so it's believed some of these goodies could be part of this release.

We'll learn more about the ETA rather sooner than later, as all of the features announced today should very first time live in preview builds shipped as part of the Windows Insider program. However, it's most likely only a matter of time until the launch happens.