Did you think that the spinning circle when booting up Windows is an animation? Think again!
Recently, a Twitter user named @XenoPanther discovered an interesting secret about the Windows 11 operating system. According to this discovery, the spinning circle that appears on the system’s boot screen is not an animation, but is created from…font!
This spinning circle uses the “Segoe Boot Semilight” font, which is part of the Segoe font family. Users can open the “Character Map” in Windows 11 and select this font to see the details.
As illustrated in the image below, the spinning circle consists of various characters that are combined to create a motion effect. Thus, it can be said that this is a simulated animation created from the font rather than a true animation.
It can be explained that using a font consumes less energy compared to displaying an actual animation. Therefore, this is an optimal solution that helps speed up the computer boot process, meeting the needs of the majority of users.
This secret further demonstrates Microsoft’s subtlety and creativity in designing the Windows 11 operating system. Using a font to create an animated visual effect not only helps save energy but also provides a quicker boot experience.
You can verify this secret for yourself by opening the “Character Map” and selecting the “Segoe Boot Semilight.”
