> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://elevendecoded.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Remove News from Widgets in Windows 11 - URL: https://elevendecoded.com/remove-news-widgets-windows-11/ - Published: 2026-11-04T11:51:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-11-04T11:51:00.000Z - Author: Md Fakharuddin - Tags: Windows 11, Customization, Desktop Management If the news [feed in the Windows](https://elevendecoded.com/windows-11-desktop-widgets/) 11 widgets panel distracts you, you can remove or disable it to keep your desktop cleaner. This guide explains how to open the widgets panel, identify the news section, and remove or hide the news content. It also covers customizing or turning off widgets completely and offers alternatives for staying updated without using widgets. ## Where to find the news in Windows 11 widgets To remove [or disable the news](https://elevendecoded.com/windows-11-update-news/) feed, first open the widgets panel. Click the widgets icon on the taskbar—it looks like a square divided into four smaller squares. If you don’t see the icon, press Windows key + W to open widgets. Once the panel appears, scroll through the widgets until you find the news section. It’s usually labeled "News" and shows headlines and images. This is the part you’ll want to remove or disable. ![Windows 11 widgets panel opened on desktop showing the news feed section prominently.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=Windows%2011%20widgets%20panel%20open%20showing%20news%20feed%20section&w=624&h=352&c=7) ## How to remove or disable news from Windows 11 widgets You can’t fully uninstall the news widget since it’s [built into Windows 11](https://elevendecoded.com/customize-windows-11-personalization/), but you can hide or reduce its presence. 1. Open the widgets panel using the taskbar icon or press Windows + W. 2. Find the news widget displaying headlines. 3. Hover over it and click the three-dot menu (•••) in the top-right corner. 4. Select "Remove widget" to take it off your panel. 5. To keep other widgets but limit news content inside the main widget, click your profile icon in the top-right of the widgets panel. 6. Open the Widgets board’s Settings (gear icon) and use the "Show or hide feeds" option to turn the feed off, or adjust its preferences to reduce news updates. These steps hide news content without affecting the other widgets you use. ![Photo showing the process of hiding the news feed widget within the Windows 11 widgets panel.](https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?q=Windows%2011%20widgets%20panel%20with%20news%20feed%20widget%20being%20hidden&w=624&h=352&c=7) ## How to customize or disable widgets if you want to go further If removing just the news feed isn’t enough, you can control which widgets appear or turn off widgets entirely. To customize widgets: 1. Open the widgets panel. 2. Click the profile icon or the settings gear. 3. Add widgets from the "Add widgets" picker, and remove or configure each widget from its card’s "…" menu (Remove widget). To disable widgets completely: 1. Right-click the taskbar and select "Taskbar settings." 2. Find the "Widgets" toggle and switch it off. This only hides the widgets icon from your taskbar — widgets are not disabled, and the board still opens with Windows key + W. Actually disabling Widgets requires Group Policy or the registry. You can enable widgets again anytime by reversing these steps. ## What to do if you can’t remove news or it keeps showing up Sometimes the news feed reappears after you remove it. This can happen if Windows updates reset your widget settings or if your Microsoft account syncs settings across devices. To fix this: - Open widgets and check if the news widget is removed. - Sign out of your Microsoft account and sign back in to refresh settings. - Review widget settings under your profile icon to confirm news is turned off. - Restart your PC to apply changes. If the news keeps coming back, disabling widgets entirely through taskbar settings is the most effective way to stop it permanently. ## How to manage news updates on Windows 11 without widgets If you want to avoid widgets but still keep up with news, here are some alternatives: - Use a dedicated news app from the Microsoft Store or other trusted sources. - Bookmark your favorite news websites and visit them directly. - Subscribe to news email newsletters or alerts. - Adjust Windows notification settings to block news notifications if they appear separately. These options let you control when and how you receive news without having it show up in the widget panel. ## Conclusion Removing or disabling the news feed in Windows 11 widgets is simple once you know where to look. You can remove the news widget, customize which widgets appear, or hide the widgets button for a cleaner desktop. If news keeps showing up unexpectedly, checking your Microsoft account and widget settings usually resolves the issue. And if you still want news updates without widgets, you have several alternatives that offer more control over your news feed. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I completely uninstall the news widget from Windows 11? No. The news widget is part of the built-in widgets feature and cannot be fully uninstalled. You can remove it from your widgets panel or disable widgets completely, but the component remains part of the system. ### Will disabling widgets affect other Windows 11 features? No. Disabling widgets only removes the widgets panel and its content like news and weather. Other Windows features and apps will continue to work as usual. ### Why does news keep appearing after I remove it from widgets? This can happen if Windows updates reset widget settings or if your Microsoft account syncs preferences across devices. Signing out and back in, or disabling widgets entirely, usually prevents news from returning.