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Microsoft Windows has introduced a new feature on Windows 10 that is “News Bar.” It provides you with the ability to stay updated with constantly streaming top news directly on your Windows PC screen. The service is currently available as a Beta version. The News app will provide you with several articles right from the top journalism brands.  Microsoft enables its users to customize the position of the news bar anywhere on the screen. However, it appears at the uppermost section of the taskbar, but you can easily place it at the bottom portion of your Window or elsewhere..

The app provides various information about the financial market and helps to keep you updated with top stories and news feed. You may easily customize its positions as well as changing colour and background themes.

Here is how to find various options to customize News Bar on Windows 10:

Specs and System Requirements for Downloading the News Bar App

  • First of all, make sure that your device is compatible for downloading the app because it needs at least Windows 10 edition 17134.0 or above.
  • Then, make sure that you have enough disk storage space of at least 183.89 MB. 
  • Now, check that your device doesn’t have any corrupted drive or software, if any, remove it instantly through a reliable antivirus software.
  • Once you have read the specs and requirements for Downloading News Bar app, then follow these straightforward guidelines:

Downloading News Bar App

  • Open any updated web browsing app on your machine and then reach the webpage of News Bar (Edition: Beta.)
  • Then, hit the Get tab once the prompt Window appears on the screen.
  • After that, press the option “Open Microsoft Store.”
  • Wait for the Store app to come into view. When you see the app, hit the tab “Get” once more.
  • Sit patiently and wait for the downloading procedure to complete.
  • Now, the system tray will give you alert once the download comes to an end.
  • Hit the Launch tab to open it using the app.

Opening News Bar Settings

  • Open the app on your machine. The moment you launch the News Bar application, it will appear just at the right-hand side of your display screen.
  • Once the app launches on your device, hit the Settings icon to open the Settings bar.
  • Now, you will see the app Settings sidebar on your device.

Changing News Bar on Windows 10 Display Location

  • Move towards the left-hand side section and then choose the option “Appearance.”
  • After that, head towards the right-hand side section and then press the pull-drop menu situated just under the Position tab.
  • Hit the list and then tap any of the provided options where you wish to position your News bar:
  • Bottom
  • Top
  • Right
  • Left

Customizing Visualization of your News-Bar App

  • The News Bar generally displays the news in the images form. If you wish to customize it into Text, then tap the Appearance option.
  • Move towards the right side section and then hit the pull drop option of Visualization and then choose the tab Text or Image as per your choice.

Changing News Bar App Background on Windows 10

  • Hit the Settings tab if you see that the News bar is activated.
  • Then, hit the Appearance button situated at the left-hand side section. Now, move to the corresponding area.
  • Tap the pull-drop menu located under the Background tab and then select either Transparent or Match Windows Theme.
  • The firstmost option will create the background of the app just as same as the one that you are using. Select the Transparent tab, and it will make your background theme glassy.

Customizing News Bar on Windows 10 Language Edition

  • Hit the Settings icon located at the News Bar application.
  • Then, select the sub-section “News” by navigating the left-hand side edge.
  • Move to the other side section and tap the pull-drop menu situated under the Edition option. Select the language from where you desire to read the news.

Adding or Removing Stocks Info into the News Bar

  • Hit the gear-shaped icon to launch the Settings app on your device.
  • Then, tap the section “Stocks,” located at the right-hand side section.
  • Go to the subsequent area that is the text field. Enter the name of the specific company whose stock info you desire. For instance: Airtel.
  • Choose the same from the resulting list and then wait for a little.
  • The News Bar app will launch on your device.
  • In case you desire to remove any company from the list, then hit the Cross button.

Auto Restoring News Bar App

  • Launch the News Bar application on your machine.
  • Then, hit the options tab there.
  • Head towards the adjacent section and then hit the pull drop icon located just beneath the option “Auto-restore when minimized.” The app will provide you these three options:
  • After two hours
  • After 8 hours
  • Never
  • Select the desired time slot after which the program will automatically restore on your device’s screen.

Auto-Starting the News App

  • Open the app.
  • Then, press the Settings icon.
  • Choose the Options tab situated at the left-hand side section. Reach to the other side and then press the OK tab related to the option “Auto-start the News Bar.”
  • Reboot the device at last.

Conclusion

The introduction of News Bar on Windows 10 enables the users to keep in touch with the latest news updates and financial market as well. It’s one of the most customizable apps out there; you can easily make various changes such as the background theme of the app, text or image previews.

SOURCE:- How to Customize the News Bar on Windows 10?

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