Users want more Start Menu settings on Windows 11

Windows 11 has a completely new Start Menu compared to Windows 10 when it ditches the Live Tiles and transitions to a cleaner approach inspired by Windows 10X.

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Although the new improvements are quite popular, some people want the Start Menu to have more customization, including resizing.

Also, the suggestions section in the Start Menu makes little sense to some, but Microsoft doesn't provide any option to turn it off and make room for other apps on the device.

A post on Windows's Windows Feedback Hub with over 2,300 upvotes mentioned the need to refine and continue to improve the Start Menu on Windows 11 before launch.

One user shared: "I think the Start Menu looks pretty but it's still very big. I think the Start Menu looks nice but it's too big and the icons are too spaced. If it were possible to resize and remove items" Recommended" or "Recommended" will make the Start Menu look better. Someone said that items that are compact and spaced out show more information in a smaller space."

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Although Microsoft hasn't revealed whether it plans to improve the Start Menu or not, the company did brag about the new design in the initial announcement of Windows 11.

From the Start button and new taskbar to every sound, font and icon, everything is purposefully designed to keep you in control and give you a sense of peace. The Start Menu button in the center makes it easier to quickly find what you need.Start uses the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to display recent files regardless of whether you're viewing them on a platform or device. before, even if it's Android or iOS".

Windows 11 is expected to launch to the official version as early as October. So the latest changes to the Start Menu will be updated in Windows Insider versions.

Micah Soto

Update 22 August 2021