The Timeline feature, as it existed in Windows 10, is no longer available in Windows 11. It was removed in the Windows 11 update.
Instead of Timeline, Microsoft encourages users to use other methods to manage their activities and recently accessed files. These include:
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Task View (Win + Tab): While Timeline is gone, Task View remains and shows your open windows and virtual desktops. It does not show a history of activities across time. This is what the original resource was referencing regarding accessing the older Timeline feature.
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Microsoft Edge History: If you're looking to track web browsing history, Microsoft Edge keeps a record of the websites you've visited. You can access this through the Edge browser's history menu.
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OneDrive and Microsoft 365: For document and file history, check OneDrive and your Microsoft 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). These services often maintain version history and recently accessed files.
In summary, the Timeline feature that showed a chronological view of your activities across apps and devices is no longer a component of Windows 11. Microsoft suggests using alternative methods and applications for activity tracking and file access.
