Windows Server build 22518.1000

Windows Server build 22518 is an Insider Preview build of Windows Server based on the Nickel codebase. It was released to Windows Insiders on 8 December 2021 along with its client conterpart.

Voice Access
A new feature named Voice Access has been added for controlling the computer and author text by using the human voice.

Features
Several previously available features have been rolled out to all users.
 * The Spotlight collection feature, which first introduced in Windows 10 build 20231.1000 and available to a subset of users who opt for a clean installation of build 22509 (In selected countries only).
 * The ability for personalized combinations of emoji, which first introduced in Windows 11 build 22504.
 * The ability to display the clock and date on all connected monitors' taskbars, which first introduced in build 22509.

Widgets
The Widgets entry point has been updated to be shown on the left side of the taskbar with live weather content.

File Explorer
Several options have been added to File Explorer's right-click context menu:
 * "Install" for font files and  files.
 * "Install certificate" for  files.
 * "Map network drive" and "Disconnect network drive" for This PC.
 * "Disconnect" for network drives.

Shell

 * The design of input switcher has been updated with Acrylic background.
 * The "Filter" dropdown menu in File Explorer, which first appeared in Windows 11 build 22494, has been removed.
 * The visibility of the text in the recent searches flyout (if a contrast mode was enabled) has been improved.
 * The consistency of the background color of the command bar and menu dropdowns when a contrast mode was enabled has been improved.

Miscellaneous

 * An underlying platform change has been made to improve the overall performance and reliability of the input switcher for users using multiple keyboard languages and layouts.
 * A new extra-large candidate height option for Simplified Chinese IME users has been added under Personalization page in the Settings app.
 * When hovering over items in the recent searches flyout, truncated text in the flyout (for example, when using the accessibility setting to make text larger), a tooltip will be shown so users can see the full text.
 * File Explorer folder navigation performance has been improved.