To change the Start menu in Windows 10, select Start > Settings > Personalization > Start to choose what it shows, such as recently added apps or full screen. To change the tiles, right-click a tile to unpin or resize it, and drag tiles to move them or group them.
Applies to: Windows 10. Checked against Microsoft Support on September 26, 2026.
Choose what Start shows
- Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Start.
- Turn options on or off, such as Show recently added apps, Show most used apps, and Show app list in Start menu.
- Turn on Use Start full screen if you want Start to fill the screen.
- Select Choose which folders appear on Start to add shortcuts like File Explorer, Settings, Documents, or Downloads next to the power button.
Pin, unpin, and resize tiles
- Pin an app: right-click it in the app list and select Pin to Start. Folders work too: right-click a folder in File Explorer and select Pin to Start.
- Unpin: right-click a tile and select Unpin from Start.
- Resize: right-click a tile, select Resize, and choose Small, Medium, Wide, or Large.
To stop a tile from showing live updates, right-click it and select More > Turn Live Tile off.
Move and group tiles
- Drag a tile to a new spot.
- Drag one tile onto another to make a folder of tiles.
- Point above a group of tiles and select Name group to give it a title.
Open Start, point to its top or right edge until the pointer becomes a double arrow, and drag.
Frequently asked questions
How do I remove all the tiles?
Unpin each tile. When none are left, you can drag the right edge of Start in to show only the app list.
Can I pin a website to Start?
Yes. In Microsoft Edge, select Settings and more > More tools > Pin to Start. See how to pin a website to the taskbar in Windows 10 for the taskbar version.
How do I change the Start menu color?
Select Settings > Personalization > Colors and pick an accent color. Under Show accent color on the following surfaces, check Start, taskbar, and action center.
To open Settings itself, see how to open Settings in Windows 10.
You can also pin apps like Word to Start. See how to open Microsoft Word in Windows 10.
On Windows 11, see how to remove Recommended from the Start menu.
Microsoft’s guide is Customize the Windows Start menu. More help is on our Windows Help & Guides page.
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