The release of Windows 11 22H2 saw app folders added to the Start Menu.
They are easy to create and very useful for keeping your apps organized and within easy reach.
Here’s how to create and edit folders for your apps in the Windows 11 Start Menu.
How to Create Folders in the Start Menu
Creating folders in the Start Menu is easy.
You first need to ensure that you have updated Windows 11 to version 22H2 inSettings > Windows Update.
That isn’t particularly helpful or descriptive, but thankfully you’re able to change the folder name.
That’s about it for folder editing.
This option may appear in a later update of Windows 11.
Folders only remain if there are two or more apps inside.
If you think some apps are missing from the Start Menu, our guide tofixing missing Start iconsshould help.
you might find the new layout options inSettings > Personalization > Start.
you might choose from three different layouts:More Pins,Defaultlayout, orMore Recommendations.
Folders that you have created in the Start Menu will be treated like individual pinned apps.
So if you choose the More Recommendations layout, app folders might be hidden.
Learn more tips oncustomizing the Windows 11 Start Menu.
The addition of app folders is a step towards making this key Windows feature more usable.
Now you’re free to easily organize your apps into groups and make them easier to find.
