Windows 11 UI Inconsistency: Settings still mentions Windows 8 Charm feature

I could write a whole novel about the peculiar dilemma of maintaining visual coherence in Windows 11. A presentation and summary could be made with the help of Microsoft's Copilot, but guess what? The issue would linger, waiting for the next act. Despite being the best operating system for productivity and gaming, Windows 11 is still not a unified system. Windows 11 may have a newer look and feel, but it still has some vestiges of older versions. When users attempt to switch from a Microsoft account to a local one, Windows 11 still refers to the Windows 8 "Search Charm," a bizarre case of inconsistent design. When users try to switch to a local account while device encryption is enabled, they are met with the screen shown below.
Windows 11 mentions Charms bar
Charm Bar is mentioned in Windows 11
Windows 8's specialized 'Search Charm' has been removed from later builds of the operating system. Users are still directed to "use the Search charm to search for 'device encryption'" when backing up a recovery key as part of the "Switch to a local account" procedure. Whether or not you have used Windows 8, I think the Charms Bar is a great feature, especially on tablets. The Windows 8 Charms Bar, accessible via a swipe from the right side of the screen, provides quick access to various functions, such as the search bar, Settings, Devices, and the Start Screen. Although Windows 11 doesn't include the charm bar, it is referenced in the system preferences. Windows 11 updates a lot of things, including icon replacement for Windows 95, this seems like a glaring omission. The operating system suffers from the same inconsistencies in design. If you use the Windows 8 Settings app often, you may have noticed that it still uses the older term "PC settings." Because of this problem, it's more crucial than ever to perform thorough design audits before releasing new or updated software. As Microsoft releases new versions and features, it must also ensure that old documentation and links are removed or updated so that users are not confused.
Source: https://thewindowsfan.com/windows-11-ui-inconsistency-settings-still-mentions-windows-8-charm-feature/

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