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Left hand nav - phase two for better discovery

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#35,621 opened on Oct 27, 2024

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

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Next steps for improving the settings left hand navigation system from https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/23744

  • oobe/scoobe
  • break out File explorer add ons <- phase 2
  • Break out mouse utilities <- phase 2
  • introduce top level (L1) - right pane navigation (betting dashboard controls)<- phase 2 or 3?
  • Badging <- phase 2 or 3?
    • introduce 'new' badging
    • introduce 'deprecated' badging
    • introduce Build into Windows now badging
    • Search, pinning will be next 'large' phase.

Scenario when this would be used?

Better discoverability

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Research direction
Study the existing left hand navigation structure in PowerToys Settings, then implement the second phase items like breaking out File Explorer add ons and Mouse utilities into separate sections.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
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Feature
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3
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1-2 days
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Needs investigation
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C#WindowsXAML
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30