How to Rename App Folders in Windows 11 Start Menu

Is your Windows 11 Start menu feeling cluttered? You can now organize your favorite apps into folders and give them custom names. This makes it much easier to find exactly what you need.

Why do this? Organizing your apps into labeled folders keeps your computer workspace clean and helps you launch your favorite tools faster.

What happens when done? Your Start menu will be neatly categorized, allowing you to group apps by task or type.

The Windows 11 Start menu is made up of the Pinned, a list of All apps, and a section for Recommended. If you are part of the Microsoft Insider Preview program, you can now group your pinned apps into folders and rename them starting with Windows 11 Build 22579.

How to rename app folders

You must be using Windows 11 Build 22579 or newer to see these options. If you are not in the Insider Preview program, you will need to wait for a future public update.

1. Open your Start menu.
2. Create a folder by dragging one app icon on top of another.
3. Click on the folder to open it.
4. Click the “Edit name” button.

Once you click “Edit name,” a text box will appear at the top of the folder.

5. Type your preferred name into the box.
6. Press the Enter key on your keyboard to save the new name.

Alternatively, you can use your keyboard to select the folder, click the text box, and type the name directly.

Summary

Renaming folders in the Windows 11 Start menu is a great way to personalize your computer. By using this feature, you can group apps by category, such as “Work,” “Games,” or “Media,” which helps you find your tools quickly and efficiently. This feature is currently available to users in the Microsoft Insider Preview program via .

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