On Windows 11 build 23424 , you can now enable an early preview of the experimental interface for the Widgets board on the latest preview available in the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program.

In this preview, Microsoft is working on a redesigned Widgets board with three columns that will make it easier for users to differentiate between the widgets and news feed.

If the three-column Widgets board isn’t already available on your installation, you can use a third-party tool called “ViVeTool,” created by Rafael Rivera and Lucas on GitHub , to enable the new experience on your computer.

This guide will teach you the steps to turn on the updated version of the Widgets board on Windows 11 .

Enable new three-column Widgets UI on Windows 11

To enable the new Widgets interface with three columns on Windows 11, use these steps:

  1. Open GitHub website .
  2. Download the ViveTool-vx.x.x.zip file to enable the new Widgets interface feature.
  3. Double-click the zip folder to open it with File Explorer.
  4. Click the Extract all button.
  5. Click the Extract button.
  6. Copy the path to the folder.
  7. Open Start .
  8. Search for Command Prompt , right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
  9. Type the following command to navigate to the ViveTool folder and press Enter : cd C:\Folder\Path\ViveTool In the command, remember to change the path to the folder with your path.
  10. Type the following command to enable the new Widgets interface on Windows 11 22H2 and press Enter : vivetool /enable /id:43028164
  11. Restart the computer.

Once you complete the steps, the next time you open the Widgets board, you will notice a third column with your widgets on the left and two columns on the right with your personalized feed.

If you change your mind, you can revert the changes with the same instructions, but on step 10 , make sure to use the command vivetool /disable /id:43028164 and restart the device.

Microsoft Word makes it easy to create and print an envelope without the need for complex configurations or third-party software, and in this guide, you will learn how.

Although the mailing system does a pretty good job recognizing virtually any handwriting to deliver a letter, sometimes, you may still want to print the information onto the envelope for a more professional look or speed up the process when sending several pieces of mail.

Whatever the reason it might be, Word from Microsoft 365, Office 2021, 2019, 2016, and older versions include the “Mailings” feature to help you print envelopes and labels easily.

This guide will teach you the steps to print an envelope using Microsoft Word on Windows 11 .

To print an envelope with Microsoft Word, use these steps:

  1. Open Microsoft Word app.
  2. Select the blank document option (if applicable).
  3. Click the Mailings tab.
  4. Click the Envelopes button.
  5. Under the “Delivery address” section, enter the delivery information, such as name and destination address, as you would with any envelope.
  6. Under the “Return address” section, enter your information, such as your name and address.
  7. Click the Options button.
  8. Select the envelope’s size (for example, Size 10 ) in the “Envelope size” setting.
  9. (Optional) Under the “Delivery address” section, change the font and position of the information.
  10. (Optional) Under the “Return address” section, change the font and position of the information. Quick tip: If you use Outlook and have the recipient’s information in your contacts, it is possible to click the address button to import the information.
  11. In the “Preview” section, confirm the envelope printout.
  12. Click the Printing Options tab.
  13. Under the “Feed method” section, select the printing feed location (face down and clockwise rotation) and the feeding tray. Quick note: The default selection should work for most cases, but make sure to confirm how to insert the envelope in the printer’s paper tray.
  14. Click the OK button.
  15. Click the Print button.

Once you complete the steps, the printer will print the envelope with the source and destination information you specified in Microsoft Word.

While you can print envelopes directly, Microsoft Word also includes the “Labels” tab in the settings that allows you to create and print labels, which you can then attach to an envelope.

If available, the settings also let you add electronic postage, but you need third-party software to use the feature.