Customizing the Windows 10 Start Menu is relatively simple. In this article, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to customize the Windows 10 Start Menu to fit your preferences.
Before getting started with customizations, you should know that in Windows 10, the Start Menu consists of two parts: the Quick Launch toolbar and the All Apps list. The Quick Launch toolbar displays your most used programs and the All Apps list displays all installed apps on your computer.
1. Resizing the Start Menu
First, you can resize the Start Menu to make it larger or smaller. To do this, click on the Start Menu and drag the edges of the menu to make it bigger or smaller.
2. Pinning Programs to the Quick Launch Toolbar
If you want to have quick access to commonly used programs, you can pin them to your Quick Launch toolbar. To do this, find the program (either in the Quick Launch toolbar or the All Apps list) that you want to pin and right-click it. Select “Pin to Start” from the menu that appears. The program will now be pinned to the Quick Launch toolbar.
3. Unpinning Programs from the Quick Launch Toolbar
If you no longer need a program that you have pinned to the Start Menu, you can unpin it. To do this, right-click the program icon in the Quick Launch toolbar and select “Unpin from Start” from the menu that appears. The program will now be removed from the Quick Launch toolbar.
4. Rearranging Items in the Quick Launch Toolbar
You can also rearrange items in the Quick Launch toolbar by simply dragging and dropping them into the order you want.
5. Adding Tiles to the Start Menu
In addition to pinning programs, you can also add tiles to the Start Menu. These tiles can be used to link to websites, files, folders, or just about anything else. To add a tile, right-click the Start Menu, select “All apps” and then right-click an item or file you would like to add. Select “Pin to Start” from the menu that appears. The item or file will now be added as a tile on the Start Menu.
6. Removing Tiles from the Start Menu
If you no longer need a tile you have added to the Start Menu, you can remove it. To do this, right-click the tile you would like to remove and select “Unpin from Start”. The tile will now be removed from the Start Menu.
7. Changing the Appearance of the Start Menu
Finally, if you want to change the appearance of the Start Menu, you can do so by selecting the “Personalize” option from the Start Menu. From here, you can choose from a variety of themes and color options.
Customizing the Windows 10 Start Menu is relatively simple. With just a few clicks, you can pin programs to the Quick Launch toolbar, add tiles to the Start Menu, rearrange items in the Quick Launch toolbar, and even change the appearance of the Start Menu. Once you’ve finished customizing, you’ll have a Start Menu that is tailored to suit your needs and preferences.