This post will show you how to create a folder in Windows 11 Start Menu so that you can organize your apps. To do this, you can use the drag-and-drop method as described here in this post.
How to create a folder in Start Menu of Windows 11
If you’re Windows 11 user and would like to create a folder in the Start menu, follow the below suggestions:
- Click on Start to open the Start menu.
- Drag the pinned item from the Start menu and drop it on another application.
- This is how it works, you will see the folder is created.
Create folders to organize apps in Windows 11 Start Menu
To get started, open the Start menu first. Now drag one application over another application, then release it. You will see a folder created automatically. In this folder, the app icons will appear only in reduced form. You’re done! Now you have a folder on the Start menu.
Clicking the folder opens a window above the Start menu, where you can access the apps inside.
If you want to add more apps to the folder, just drag and drop them onto the folder.
The first four apps will be visible in reduced size. If you add more apps, they will appear hidden but are still accessible within the folder.
Additionally, the apps inside the folder can also be reorganized, simply drag and drop them where you want.
After you create a folder in the Start menu, you can also name it. To do so, open your newly created folder and name it.
How to delete a folder in the Start menu
To remove an app from a folder, drag it out and drop it anywhere in the Apps list. To delete the folder, drag and drop every app out of it; it will then be automatically deleted from the Start menu.
How do I pin apps to my Start Menu?
If you want to pin any application to the Start Menu in Windows 11, do the following:
- Press the Windows key + I to launch the Windows Settings.
- In the left pane, select Personalization > Start > Folders.
- The options here allow you to show or hide the folders you want to pin to your Start menu.
Related: How to show more Pinned Tiles on Windows 11 Start Menu.
