The Windows Control Panel, that old companion that everyone knows, is starting to pack its bags. But not too quickly: at Microsoft, goodbyes always come in several stages...
Microsoft continues its slow migration of historical Windows features to the Settings app. In the latest pre-release versions of Windows 11 (Dev and Beta builds), keyboard-related settings are now part of the modern interface. This is another step towards the planned demise of the Control Panel, which is still on hold.
The latest find spotted by the X account @Phantomofearth: the "key repeat delay" and "repeat speed" options are now accessible via Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard. These settings, previously hidden in the Control Panel under the Speed tab, can be adjusted via sliders and tested live in a dedicated field. However, the management of the "cursor blink rate" remains stuck in the old interface for the time being.
Smooth transition... and in discreet mode
While these new features are present in recent builds, they remain invisible by default. Since Microsoft has not officially deployed them, users must enable hidden options to take advantage of them. A discretion that can probably be explained by the still incomplete nature of this migration.
Remember that Microsoft's stated objective is to transfer all of the Control Panel's features to the Settings application, before permanently removing the legacy tool. A process that began in August 2024, but which is progressing in small steps. Recently, mouse path settings and the ability to hide the cursor while typing have thus made the leap to modernity.
Despite Despite criticism of slow transfers, the publisher seems convinced that the Settings app is a viable alternative. As proof, some users, like the publisher Joao cited in the sources, already feel they no longer feel the need to return to the old interface.
It remains to be seen whether Microsoft will stick to its schedule... or whether the Control Panel will once again manage to dodge retirement. In the meantime, it's best to keep one foot in each world: purists still have a little time before having to say goodbye.
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