14 DAY TRIAL // Windows 11 comes with a completely new Start menu as compared to Windows 10, this time giving up on the live tiles and going for a cleaner approach inspired by Windows 10X.
While this is something that many users already love, others want the Start menu to come with more customization options, including a way to resize it.
Furthermore, the recommended section in the Start menu makes little sense for some, but unfortunately, Microsoft isn’t offering any options to disable it and make room for more apps that are installed on the device.
A post in the Windows Feedback Hub already has more than 2,300 upvotes, with users explaining that while the current Start menu is already an evolution over the Windows 10 version, it still needs additional refinements to be ready for prime time.
“I think the Start menu looks pretty good but its absolutely MASSIVE and icons are way too spaced out. Being able to resize it, and remove the ‘Recommended’ area would make it much better. Condensing items and having it less spaced out would present more information in a smaller space,” someone says.
Windows 11 launching in October
While Microsoft hasn’t revealed whether it plans any Start menu refinements or not, the company did brag about the new design in the original Windows 11 announcement.
“From the new Start button and taskbar to each sound, font and icon, everything was done intentionally to put you in control and bring a sense of calm and ease. We put Start at the center and made it easier to quickly find what you need. Start utilizes the power of the cloud and Microsoft 365 to show you your recent files no matter what platform or device you were viewing them on earlier, even if it was on an Android or iOS device,” Microsoft says.
Windows 11 is projected to launch in the stable version in October at the earliest, so if any changes for the Start menu are being introduced in the meantime, expect them to go live for insiders rather sooner than later.