Next month, Microsoft will finally address one of the shortcomings of Windows 11 by adding the Agenda feature to the calendar. This announcement was made during the Ignite 2025 conference, where the Redmond company revealed many new features coming to the operating system, particularly regarding AI. Users will now be able to quickly view events directly from the taskbar.
Microsoft is well aware that Windows 11 struggles to convince users and is making every effort to attract them. For example, the Redmond company has worked hard to reduce bugs. However, there’s more at stake as the company focuses on new features, including the addition of the Agenda in the taskbar calendar. A screenshot shows this addition along with buttons that simplify joining meetings and interacting with the Copilot assistant.
The Agenda Will Be Accessible via the Taskbar Calendar of Windows 11
Unfortunately, there will not be a new button for adding appointments, which is a disappointing limitation compared to Windows 10. Essentially, the Agenda in the taskbar calendar is primarily for viewing and does not allow for scheduling management. Currently, Windows 11 only displays a static calendar that does not indicate scheduled events, contrasting sharply with the still-popular Windows 10, which continues to receive no support. This regression is driving many users towards third-party solutions like Calendar Flyout for Windows 11.
With this upcoming update, the operating system will finally provide access to a comprehensive agenda that allows users to create new events, adding real value directly from the taskbar.
Windows 11 is now nearing its fifth year of existence and has still not addressed its shortcomings. While Microsoft is indeed adding new features missing from the taskbar and the Start menu, it hasn’t resolved other missing functionalities, such as an interactive calendar. However, the upcoming update aims to make the taskbar calendar slightly more functional.
The slow pace of improvements is particularly frustrating for long-time Windows 10 users who feel forced to migrate due to the end of support, even though it was extended for a year free of charge for European users. For many, upgrading to Windows 11 feels like a step back, as it removes small daily conveniences. Additionally, the pervasive integration of AI only complicates matters, as many users reject Microsoft’s aggressive implementation of this technology.
