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Sean Endicott

Windows 11 file sharing could be transformed by this hidden feature, especially if you have a Surface Pro

Windows 11 File Explorer Hero.

Windows 11 has a new method for sharing files in the works. A recently discovered hidden feature allows you to drag content from File Explorer to the top of your screen to share that file. The "Drag Tray" was spotted by well-known Windows sleuth phantomofearth. They shared a video of the feature in action and provided details on how to enable it.

If you drag a file into a specific app within the tray, it appears that Windows 11 will jump into that app directly. There is also a "More options" section within the Drag Tray that seems to open the Windows 11 share menu.

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