How to Customize the Start Menu in Windows 11: A Simple Tutorial

Customizing your Windows 11 start menu can help you access your frequently used apps and files more quickly and efficiently. In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through the steps to personalize your start menu to suit your needs.

Step 1: Open the Settings App

First things first, let’s open the Settings app. You can do this by clicking on the Start button in the bottom left corner of your screen and selecting “Settings.”

Step 2: Access the Personalization Settings

Next, we need to navigate to the personalization settings. In the Settings window, select “Personalization” from the list on the left-hand side.

Step 3: Customize Start Menu

Now it’s time to customize your start menu! Under the “Start” section, you can choose how many rows of apps you want to display and whether or not you want to show more frequently used apps. You can also turn on “Occasionally in use apps” if you want to see less frequently used apps on your start menu.

Step 4: Pin Your Favorite Apps

To pin an app to your start menu, right-click on the app in the Start menu or in the All apps list and select “Pin to Start.”

Conclusion

In just a few simple steps, you can customize your Windows 11 start menu to make it more productive and personalized. By pinning your favorite apps and adjusting the number of rows displayed, you’ll be able to quickly access what matters most to you.