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Group Apps on Windows 11 Start Menu: A Quick Guide

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The post guides students and new users on grouping apps into folders on the Start menu of Windows 11. The feature, available from Windows 11 build 22557, enables organizing pinned apps, adding/removing apps from groups and deleting entire folders. However, it’s currently only available for computers registered in the Microsoft Insider Preview program.

This post shows students and new users steps to group apps into folders on the Start menu in Windows 11. The Start menu in Windows 11 has three sections: Pinned, All apps, and Recommended – which contains a list of recently used or opened apps.

The Start menu also has shortcuts to settings, files, and other apps. By default, some apps are pinned to the Pinned section. These include Edge, Mail, Microsoft Store, and Windows apps.

Starting with Windows 11 build 22557, one can now organize pinned apps on the Start menu and group them into folders, similar to your mobile devices. In addition, you can add/remove apps from groups in folders, rearrange them within folders, and delete an entire folder if you wish.

This feature is only available to computers enrolled in the Microsoft Insider Preview program in the BETA channel. All other computers must wait until it is released to machines.

How to group apps in a folder on the start menu in Windows 11

As mentioned above, one can now organize pinned apps on the Start menu and group them into folders, similar to your mobile devices with Windows 11 build 22557.

If your computer is enrolled in the Microsoft Insider Preview program, you should be able to update and start using app grouping on the Start menu.

When you group apps in folders, they should look similar to the screen below.

So, to group apps in folders, elect a pinned app and drag it next to another one you want to the same folder.

Once the apps are together, a grouping folder will automatically be created. When groups are created, you can rearrange them by selecting the folder and moving it to where you want on the Start menu, removing apps from groups, and more.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

  • Organizing pinned apps into folders on the Start menu enhances accessibility and user experience.
  • The feature is currently available for users in the Microsoft Insider Preview program with Windows 11 build 22557.
  • Users can easily drag and drop apps to create groups, making it similar to mobile device app management.
  • The flexibility of rearranging, adding, or removing apps within folders allows for a personalized setup.
  • Once widely released, this feature will simplify the app management process for all Windows 11 users.
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Richard, the owner and lead writer at Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast passionate about simplifying complex IT topics. His years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations have honed his ability to provide practical insights and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He’s deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions. He enjoys watching football, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, and spending time with his family when he’s not writing or managing Geek Rewind.

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