Microsoft plans major Start menu customization options for Windows 11

At a glance:

• Microsoft reportedly plans to allow users to choose between big and small Start menu layouts in Windows 11
• Users may be able to remove or edit Start menu sections, such as the Recommended section, with a few clicks
• The Start menu is expected to become faster and more responsive, even under heavy system load

Planned Start menu improvements

According to a recent report from Windows Central, Microsoft is planning to introduce significant customization options for the Windows 11 Start menu. Sources familiar with the company's plans suggest that users will be able to choose between big and small Start menu layouts, a feature currently not available in Windows 11.

Editing Start menu sections

The report also claims that users will be able to tweak sections within the Start menu, such as removing the Recommended section with just a few clicks. Currently, users who dislike certain sections in the Start menu have to remove every app in that section, and Windows 11 still keeps the section around without an option to remove it entirely.

Improved performance

In addition to customization options, Microsoft reportedly wants to make the Start menu "much faster and responsive," even when the computer is under heavy stress. This means users will have quick and easy access to the Start menu, regardless of the system load.

Availability

There is no timeframe for when these features will be released, and as the information is based on a report from insider sources, it should be taken with a grain of salt. However, if the report is accurate, these changes could address many user complaints about the Windows 11 Start menu.