Windows 11 22H2 update is coming to all users in October 2022, and it brings a long list of features. Among all the new Windows 11 22H2 features, 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 primary pain points for users who upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and it’s being fixed. In fact, Microsoft is also working on an upcoming Windows 11 feature that lets you create app folders on the desktop. That’s cool, right? Nevertheless, in this article, we are going to learn how to group apps in a folder in the Start menu.
In this tutorial, we have included steps to create app folders in Windows 11 Start menu, along with the steps to name the app folders and remove them. On that note, let’s begin.
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Create App Folders in Start Menu
Note: To create app folders in the Start menu on Windows 11, you need to be on the Release Preview channel (Build 22621 or higher). Currently, the app folder feature works only for Windows Insider. General users will get the app folder feature in October 2022 as part of the Windows 11 22H2 update.
Before you make an app folder, you need to head to the “All apps” section in the Start Menu and “Pin to Start” all the apps you wish to combine in a folder.
Then, you can drag an app onto another app to create an app folder in Windows 11 instantly. You can drag more than 12 apps into a folder if you want, but it will expand to a scrollable interface.
Rename the App Folder in Start Menu
You can also label an app folder in the Start menu. Just open the folder and click the “Edit name” option on top and rename the app folder.
There you have it! Labeled app folders in the Start menu on Windows 11.
Delete App Folder in Start Menu
Now, the feature feels barebones right now as there is no direct way to add or remove programs in app folders. To remove apps, you need to remove each one individually and can’t directly delete the folder. Here’s how it works:
To remove an app folder, drag all the apps out of the folder.
Finally, the app folder in the Start menu will be removed.
Overall, the app folder feature in Windows 11 feels lacking and requires more attention. Microsoft should make it easier to add or remove apps from the folder before releasing the feature in Windows 11 22H2.
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