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Update : 2024/06/25 10:51
[Windows 11/10] Start menu
Applicable Products: Notebook, Desktop, All-in-One PC, Gaming Handheld
Please go to the corresponding instruction based on the current Windows operating system on your device:
Windows 11 brings a new user interface, removes Live Tiles, but a new feature Widgets instead.
To open the Start menu, you can use the cursor to click the [Start]
icon on the middle of the taskbar, or press the Windows key
on your keyboard.

The Start menu gets to your favorite apps, recent files, and a powerful search box for finding anything. The following describes the introduction for each item/function in order.

①: Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account. 
②: Type a name (or keyword) to search applications, files, or settings. Here you can learn more about Find your applications, files, and settings. 
③: Task view allows a user to quickly switch all opened apps and programs, you can also use Task view to switch desktops. Here you can learn more about The introduction of Virtual Desktop. 
④: Widgets display dynamic info on your Windows desktop, bring together personalized content from your favorite apps and your news feed. Here you can learn more about Windows 11 Widgets introduction. 
⑤: Shut down, restart, or put your device to sleep. Here you can learn more about Three ways to turn computer off - Shut down , Sleep, and Hibernate. 





To open the Start menu, you can use the cursor to click the [Start]
icon on the left end of the task, or press the Windows key
on your keyboard.

The Start menu is the main gateway to your device's programs, Windows apps, folders, and settings. The following will describe the introduction for each item/function in order.

①: Expands to show names for all menu items. 
②: Change account settings, lock, or sign out from your account. 
③: Launch Documents folder. 
④: Launch Pictures folder. 
⑤: Launch Windows Settings. 
⑥: Shut down, restart, or put your device to sleep. Here you can learn more about Three ways to turn computer off - Shut down , Sleep, and Hibernate. 


⑨: Type a name (or keyword) to search applications, files, or settings. Here you can learn more about Find your applications, files, and settings. 
⑩: Task view allows a user to quickly switch all opened apps and programs. Here you can learn more about The introduction of Virtual Desktop. 




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