Overview

• Microsoft’s redesigned Start menu for Windows 11 introduces a wider, single-panel layout, replacing the previous two-panel approach.
• The new design allows users to disable or hide the recommended feed, offering greater customization options based on user feedback.
• Integrated Phone Link functionality provides quick access to recent calls, messages, and phone files directly from the Start menu.
• The redesign was shaped by extensive testing with over 300 Windows 11 users, including eye-tracking studies and co-creation calls.
• Currently available to Windows Insiders, the updated Start menu is expected to roll out to all users in future updates pending feedback.