How to: Open a new window in an application in Windows 11


Instructions

Method #1

  1. In the taskbar, right-click the application in which you would like to open a new window.

    windows task bar with files app icon highlighted

  2. Click the name of the application.

    in context menu with file explorer button highlighted

Method #2

  1. Click the magnifying glass icon on the lower-middle section of your desktop to pull up the "search" feature.

    windows task bar with magnifying glass icon highlighted

  2. Type the name of the application you want to open, and click the correct search result.

    in search page with search bar field underlined and best match option highlighted

Outcome

A new window of an existing application will be opened.