Windows 11 Introduces Long-Awaited Windows 10 Taskbar Feature

Windows 11 Welcomes the Return of Calendar Clock Feature

As Windows 11 approaches its fourth anniversary later this year, users continue to notice the absence of several features that were lost during its initial rollout. Nonetheless, Microsoft is diligently working to reintroduce some of the most sought-after functionalities. One notable restoration is the long-awaited clock feature in the calendar flyout, now making a comeback.

Initial hints of the calendar clock’s revival emerged in April, igniting excitement among Windows aficionados. With the release of the latest builds in the Dev and Beta channels just a few days ago, Microsoft has formally reinstated this feature, which allows users to view an expanded clock, complete with seconds, echoing the design seen in Windows 10. Although Microsoft had previously attempted to eliminate this feature, user feedback prompted its swift restoration. The clock now conveniently appears whether the calendar is collapsed or expanded.

Clock in the Calendar Flyout in Windows 11

Customizing Your Calendar Experience

Beyond simply restoring the calendar clock, Microsoft is enhancing its functionality. Users who prefer a cleaner interface can easily disable the clock feature by navigating to Settings > Time & Language > Date & Time. As this feature is being rolled out gradually, it may not be immediately available for all insiders. However, for those eager to enable it right away, the ViVeTool application serves as a handy workaround:

Download the ViVeTool from GitHub and extract the files to a user-friendly folder.
Open Command Prompt as Administrator and use the CD command to navigate to the folder containing ViVeTool files. For instance, if located in C:\Vive, input CD C:\Vive.
Enter vivetool /enable /id:42651849, 48433719 and hit Enter.
Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Room for Improvement in the Calendar Functionality

Despite this positive development, the calendar functionality within the taskbar still leaves much to be desired. Currently, users are met with a rather basic calendar that does not show their agenda or offer options for creating new events. At this point, for those seeking a more robust calendar experience, third-party applications may be the only viable solution.

Have you found the absence of the calendar flyout clock in Windows 11 to be frustrating? Share your thoughts below!

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