To find the Start menu in Windows 11, look for the four-pane Windows logo icon centered on your taskbar, or press the Windows key on your keyboard. Clicking this icon or tapping the shortcut opens the flyout menu where you can access pinned applications, recent files, and the search bar. If you prefer the classic location from earlier versions of Windows, you can reposition the icon to the left corner or customize its layout through system settings.
- Open Settings, select Personalization, choose Start, and configure Show or hide the Pinned section in Start.
- Press the Windows key or select the centered Windows icon on the taskbar to open the Start menu at any time.
- Open the Start menu after changing your options to verify that your pinned applications and recommended sections appear as intended.