How to Create App Folders in Windows 11 Start Menu

The Windows 11 Start menu allows users to pin frequently used apps for quick access. To make the Start menu more organized, Windows 11 also includes a feature that lets you create app folders. These folders allow you to group multiple apps together, making it easier to manage pinned apps and keep the Start menu clean.

App folders are especially useful if you have many pinned applications. For example, you can create folders for productivity apps, browsers, media tools, or games. Once created, folders can be renamed and customized according to your needs.

If you want to create app folders in the Windows 11 Start menu, follow the steps below.

How to Create App Folders in Windows 11 Start Menu

Use the following steps to group apps into folders in the Start menu.

1. Open the Start Menu

First, open the Start menu where your pinned apps are located.

1. Click the Start button on the taskbar.
2. The pinned apps section will appear at the top of the Start menu.

This section contains apps you have pinned for quick access.

2. Create an App Folder

You can create a folder by dragging one app over another.

1. Click and hold the app icon you want to move.
2. Drag it on top of another pinned app.
3. Release the mouse button.

Windows will automatically create a folder containing both apps.

3. Add More Apps to the Folder

After creating a folder, you can add additional apps.

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Drag another pinned app onto the folder.
3. Drop the app into the folder.

The folder will expand to include the new app.

4. Rename the App Folder

Windows 11 allows you to customize the folder name.

1. Click the folder in the Start menu.
2. At the top of the folder window, click Edit name.
3. Type a new name for the folder.
4. Press Enter to save the name.

You can name folders based on app categories such as Work, Utilities, or Entertainment.

5. Remove Apps From a Folder

If you want to move an app out of the folder:

1. Open the Start menu.
2. Click the folder containing the app.
3. Drag the app out of the folder and place it in the pinned apps area.

The app will be removed from the folder.

6. Delete an App Folder

A folder automatically disappears when it contains only one or no apps.

1. Open the folder.
2. Drag all apps out of the folder.
3. Once empty, the folder will be removed automatically.

Conclusion

Creating app folders in the Windows 11 Start menu is a simple way to organize your pinned applications and keep your Start menu tidy. By grouping related apps together, you can quickly access programs without scrolling through multiple pages of pinned apps.

By following the steps above, you can create folders, add or remove apps, rename folders, and customize your Start menu layout for a more efficient Windows 11 experience.