The aesthetic of Windows 11 has changed and may continue to change with updates.
Some of these changes have been great, and others have been controversial.
No matter what, nothing matches.
Let’s have a look at xx different Windows 11 design inconsistencies that are just annoying.
Why Does Windows 11 Have So Many Design Inconsistencies?
This results in mismatching UI designs and, in some cases, poor performance.
Still, let’s have a look at the more noticeable design flaws present in Windows 11.
An Outdated Control Panel
Let’s start off with one you very well may have noticed already.
Found in the Windows 11 control panel is an option to backup and restore Windows 7.
This tool functions fine for Windows 11, and the error really is only in the name.
One would think such a minor text element would be an easy fix, but here we are.
Menu Differences on Lock Screen
Here’s another one that’s hard to miss.
The accessibility menu is a bright white color, again ignoring your system’s dark mode parameters.
This creates a noticeable contrast when opening two menus that are right next to each other.
Taskbar Oddities
The taskbar is full of some interesting quirks.
Additionally, the flyouts for different system menus can adhere to different spacing, sizing, or brush coloration.
UI Ignoring Dark Mode
When Windows 11 is set to dark mode, many default apps don’t care.
They will continue to display a bright white color scheme, clashing against the rest of your system.
This is a prevalent issue that will show itself in other elements on this list.
5. prefs Is a Mess
The prefs menu is full of UI design inconsistencies.
The context menu adheres to different spacing and styling rules depending on where you’re opening it.
Right-choose your taskbar, and then try right-clicking on your desktop to see the difference.
The spacing and general sizing of the context menu is different, but it doesn’t stop there.
Right-clicking on a taskbar icon will produce yet a different looking context menu.
There’s another layer to this inconsistency, though.
Still, Windows 11 is a developing platform, with new updates coming regularly.
