How to Use the Windows News App for Reading News

The Windows News app is a feature-rich application that allows you to read and stay updated with news from various sources. This tutorial will guide you through the process of using the Windows News app effectively.

Prerequisites

A Windows computer with Windows 10 operating system or later.
Internet connectivity to download and retrieve the latest news articles.

Steps

1. Accessing the Windows News App

Click on the Start menu located at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
Look for the News app on the Start menu or type "News" in the search bar and select the News app from the search results. The app icon looks like a newspaper.
Alternatively, you can also find the News app in the list of installed apps on your computer.

2. Navigating the News App

Upon opening the News app, you will land on the News Home screen, which displays a curated selection of top stories and news articles from various sources.
To explore news from different categories, use the navigation pane on the left side of the app window. Click on the desired category, such as Top Stories, World, Sports, Finance, Technology, or any other available category.
The right-hand side of the app window will display the news articles related to the selected category.

3. Customizing News Sources and Interests

To personalize the content displayed in the News app, click on your profile picture located at the top-right corner of the app window.
From the drop-down menu, select More Options.
In the Settings window, click on Sources. Here, you can enable or disable news sources to refine the news articles that appear in your feed.
Additionally, you can click on Interests in the Settings window to specify topics that interest you. This enhances the app's ability to show you relevant news articles based on your preferences.

4. Reading News Articles

To read a news article, simply click on the article headline or the associated thumbnail on the app's main screen.
The article will open in a new window, allowing you to view the complete content along with images and related media. You can scroll through the article using your mouse or touch gestures.
To go back to the main app window, either close the article window or use the back arrow located at the top-left corner of the article window.

5. Saving Articles for Later

If you come across an interesting article that you want to save for later, you can click on the Save button located at the top-right corner of the article window.
To access your saved articles, click on your profile picture at the top-right corner of the app window, select More Options, and then choose Saved Stories from the drop-down menu.

The Windows News app also allows you to share news articles with others.
To share an article, open the article window, and click on the Share button located at the top-right corner.
Choose a sharing method from the available options, such as Email, Facebook, Twitter, Copy Link, or any other compatible sharing method installed on your computer.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use the Windows News app to read and stay updated with the latest news articles. Now you can explore various news categories, customize your news sources and interests, save articles for later, and share articles with ease. Enjoy staying informed with the Windows News app on your Windows computer!