You can now resize the Start menu in Windows 11 to suit your preferences or the screen size in Settings. Here’s how.
One of the newest features added by Microsoft to Windows 11 is the ability to change the Start menu size. In case you don’t know, on Windows 10, the Start menu can be resized freely with the mouse. The same feature is now available in Windows 11. Using the Settings app, you can make the Start menu small or large, or let Windows 11 decide its size based on your screen size.
In this quick and easy guide, I will show you the steps to change the Start menu size in Windows 11 using the Settings app.
Before You Start
- The option to resize the Start menu in Windows 11 is available only in build 26300.8553 (Experimental channel – 25H2).
Steps to Resize the Start Menu in Windows 11
- Press “Windows key + I” to open Settings.
- Go to the “Personalization” > “Start” page.
- Select “Small” from the “Start menu size” dropdown to reduce the size of the Start menu.
- Select “Large” from the “Start menu size” dropdown to increase the size of the Start menu.
- To reset the Start menu to default, select “Automatic“.
- With that, you’ve successfully changed the Start menu size in Windows 11.
Detailed Steps (With Screenshots)
First, we must open the Start menu settings. To do that, open the Settings app by pressing the “Windows key + I” shortcut. Once it opens, go to the “Personalization” tab in the sidebar, then click the “Start” option in the right panel.
You can get to this same by opening the Start menu, right-clicking on it (in empty space), and selecting the “Start settings” option.
In the Start settings page, you will find a new dropdown option called “Start menu size“. If you want a smaller Start menu, select “Small” from the dropdown. If you want a bigger Start menu, select “Large” from the dropdown menu.
Important note: If you don’t see the “Start menu size” dropdown menu, it is not yet available to you. Try updating Windows 11 to the latest version.
As soon as you select a size option, it is saved and applied automatically. You can see the changed Start menu size by opening it (press the Windows key).
To reset the Start menu size to its default size, select “Automatic (default)” from the “Start menu size” dropdown menu.
That is all. It is that simple to change the Start menu size in Windows 11. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.
