How to Move the Start Menu Back to the Left in Windows 11

If you prefer the classic layout, you can easily move the Start menu left in Windows 11. Follow these steps to restore the familiar position.

Method 1: Moving the Start Button Back to the Left

Step 1: Open Taskbar Settings

• Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
• Select “Taskbar settings” from the menu.

Step 2: Adjust Taskbar Alignment

• Scroll down and find the “Taskbar behaviors” section.
• Click on the drop-down menu next to “Taskbar alignment”.
• Select “Left” to move the Start menu back.

Step 3: Save Changes

• Once selected, the Start button and icons will shift to the left automatically.
• Close the settings window to finalize your changes.

Method 2: Customizing the Windows 11 Taskbar

Step 1: Pin Apps to the Taskbar

• Open the application you want to pin.
• Right-click its icon on the taskbar and select “Pin to taskbar”.

Step 2: Show or Hide Taskbar Icons

• Go to Taskbar settings.
• Toggle icons like Search, Task View, and Widgets on or off.

Step 3: Adjust Taskbar Corner Icons

• Click on “Taskbar corner icons” settings.
• Toggle icons to always be visible or hidden.

Step 4: Enable Auto-Hide for the Taskbar

• In Taskbar behaviors, enable “Automatically hide the taskbar”.
• Hover your mouse at the bottom of the screen to reveal it.

Conclusion

Now you know how to move the Start menu left in Windows 11 and customize the taskbar settings. For further tweaks, visit the Windows support page.