How to Create App Folders in the Windows 11 Start Menu

The Windows 11 22H2 update will be released to all users in October 2022 and comes with a long list of features. Among all the new features in Windows 11 22H2, the ability to create app folders in the Start menu is one of the best additions to Microsoft's latest desktop OS. This was one of the major issues for users who upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 and it has been fixed. In fact, Microsoft is also working on a new Windows 11 feature that allows you to create app folders on your desktop. It's cool, right? However, in this article, we will learn how to group apps into a folder in the Start Menu.

In this guide, we've included steps to create app folders in the Windows 11 Start Menu, as well as steps to name app folders and remove them. Let's start on that note.

Note. To create app folders in the Start menu in Windows 11, you must have access to the Release Preview channel (build 22621 or later). The App Folder feature only works for the Windows Insider Program at this time. Regular users will receive the app folder feature in October 2022 as part of the Windows 11 22H2 update.

With that in mind, here are the steps you need to follow to create app folders in the Windows 11 Start Menu:

1. To get started, you first need to open the start menu. To do this, press the Windows key or click the Windows icon on the taskbar.

2. Before you create an application folder, you need to go to the All Apps section in the Start Menu and Pin to Start Screen all the applications that you want to combine into a folder.

3. You can then drag the app to another app to instantly create an app folder in Windows 11. You can drag more than 12 apps into the folder if you like, but it will expand to a scrollable interface.

1. You can also mark the application folder in the start menu. Just open the folder and click "Change Name" at the top and rename the application folder.

2. Here it is! Starred app folders in the start menu in Windows 11.

Now, this feature seems simple as there is no direct way to add or remove programs in the application folders. To uninstall apps, you need to uninstall each one individually, and you can't delete a folder directly. Here's how it works:

1. To delete an application folder, drag all applications from the folder.

2. Finally, the application folder in the start menu will be deleted.

Overall, the app folder feature in Windows 11 seems to be deficient and needs more attention. Microsoft should make it easier to add or remove apps from a folder before releasing this feature in Windows 11 22H2.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I create application folders in the Windows 11 Start Menu?

Open the start menu and drag an app to another app to create an app folder in Windows 11. You can follow our step by step guide for detailed instructions.

Q. How many apps can I add to my app folders in the Windows 11 Start Menu?

You can add as many apps as you like. In the standard interface, the application folder supports up to 12 applications, and if you add more applications, it expands to a scrollable interface.

Q. I can't create app folders in Windows 11. Why?

This feature is currently only available to Windows 11 Insider users in the Release Preview channel. In October 2022, the Windows 11 22H2 update will be available to everyone, after which this feature will be available to ordinary users.

This is how you can group apps in a folder on the Start menu in Windows 11. You can create multiple app folders for productivity, office tools, music, work, and more. The app folders feature in Windows 11 is not like Windows 10. and offers less preview space, but works nonetheless. Anyway, that's all for this guide. If you want to add Live Tiles to your Windows 11 desktop, you can do so using a third-party app. And for further customization of the Windows 11 Start Menu, follow our article at the link. Finally, if you have any questions, please let us know in the comments section below.