Apps, settings, files—they can all be found on the Start menu. Just select Start on the taskbar. Next, make it yours by pinning apps and programs.
Note:Students using Windows 11 SE may see a different selection of apps in their Start menu. Apps are managed by their IT Admin. Learn more
Get started
To pin your favorite apps to the Start menu, select and hold (or right-click) the app you want to pin. Then select Pin to Start .
To group your apps into folders, simply drag an app on top of another with mouse or touch or highlight the app with your keyboard and use the Ctrl + Shift + <Left or Right arrow> keyboard shortcut.
Your apps and programs—right at your fingertips
Open apps you use often from the Pinned or Recommended section of the Start menu. You cango to All apps and scroll down the app list to see all apps and programs alphabetically, from A to Xbox.
You have the power
Lock or sign out of your PC, switch to another account, or change your account picture by selecting your picture (or the Accounts icon, if you haven't added a personal picture) on the bottom left of the Start menu.
When you're ready to step away for a while, use the power button at the bottom right of the Start menu to make your PC sleep, restart, or shut down completely.
To make other changes to how the Start menu looks, selectStart , then select Settings > Personalization > Start. You can thenchange which apps and folders appear on the Start menuor assignmore or less space to the Pinned and Recommended sections.
Tip:You can also access Start Settings by holding-and-selecting (or right-clicking) on the Start menu itself and selecting Start settings
Apps, settings, files—they can all be found on the Start menu. Just selectStart on the taskbar.
Get started
Make the Start menuyours by pinning apps and programs, or moving and regrouping tiles. If you need more space, resize the Start menu.
Your apps and programs—right at your fingertips
Open File Explorer, Settings, and other apps you use often from the left side of the Start menu. Scroll down the app list to see all apps and programs alphabetically, from A to Xbox.
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Menu (expands to show names for all menu items)
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Account
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File Explorer
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Settings
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Power
You have the power
Lock or sign out of your PC, switch to another account, or change your account picture by selecting your picture (or the Accounts icon, if you haven't added a personal picture) on the left of the Start menu.
When you're ready to step away for a while, use the power button at the bottom of the Start menu to make your PC sleep, restart, or shut down completely.
To make other changes to how the Start menu looks, select Start , then select Settings > Personalization > Start to change which apps and folders appear on the Start menu.
