The redesigned context menu is a controversial part of Windows 11. While they look nice and provide convenience by moving common file operations closer to the cursor, some people don't like the extra complexity and lack of responsiveness that the Show More Options buttons bring. Others found the lack of labels for the cut, copy, rename, share and delete buttons confusing. Windows 11 Build 26058 was recently released for public testing in an effort to resolve this confusion.
The latest Windows Insider preview improves the system's context menu, adding labels for previously unlabeled operations, such as copy, cut, paste, rename, share, and delete. The rest of the context menus remain the same, but they should now be easier to use for users less familiar with how modern computers work.
If you plan to upgrade to version 26058, please note that it contains several known issues, one of which affects the updated context menu. Shortly after the release, Microsoft updated the changelog to mention the missing acrylic effect bug.
Additionally, if you use a Windows language other than English, you may not like the new context menu. Items are misaligned, text is truncated, and there are even translation issues. However, since the updated menu is still in early preview, let's give Microsoft some time to polish it and fix bugs, and maybe a future version of Windows will make it more friendly to other languages.
It's also worth noting that the latest Windows 11 preview breaks ExplorerPatcher, a popular tool used to undo and adjust some of the changes Microsoft has made in its latest operating system, including the taskbar and context menus. If you use this tool, be careful with versions 26052 and newer, as they will break ExplorerPatcher, making it impossible to work.