Hands-on with Windows 11's updated Start menu customization features

Windows 11 is getting a new customizable Start menu, and I've gone hands-on to see just how configurable it is.
Windows Latest

Windows 11’s new Start menu released to all ahead of next big update

Windows 11's 2025 Start menu is rolling out to all users, as Microsoft prepares a resizable, more customizable version for later in 2026.
SlashGear

Windows 11 Is Getting An All-New Start Menu – Here's How You Can Try It Out

Microsoft has introduced a scrollable Start menu in the latest Insider Preview Build 26200.5641 (KB5060824), released to the Dev Channel. Now, instead of clicking a button to see unpinned apps, you ...
PC World

Windows 11’s newly revamped Start menu design is annoyingly large

With Windows 11’s November 2025 Update (update KB5068861), Microsoft fixed some bugs but also introduced some new issues. The biggest news item, however, was the introduction of a completely new and ...
ZDNet

Microsoft's revamped Windows 11 Start menu is rolling out - but I'll stick with my favorite alternative

The new Windows 11 Start menu is now rolling out to all users. The menu brings a more flexible layout to the Apps section. Don't like it? You can still turn to a Start menu replacement. The Windows 11 ...

Windows 11 is planning its biggest Start menu redesign yet

Windows 11 brings major Start menu and Taskbar changes in 2026, restoring the ability to position, resize, and customize them ...