As part of the ongoing story, the publisher is rolling out them out to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel starting today and over the coming week. Microsoft is testing changes for Windows 11 that will make it easier to customize the Start menu easier and to position the taskbar better for your needs.
Industry observers note that simply choose the size you want from the Start menu settings, and your pick will stay consistent across displays. Windows Current previously found that Windows 11's Start menu became almost twice as big after an patch that came out in November last year. Microsoft told the publication that it was aware of it and was looking into the publication's feedback. If you hate how big and bloated the Windows 11 Start menu has gotten, this test will give you the option between Small and Large versions of the menu.
As part of the ongoing story, you can see a Start menu with just your pinned apps, for instance, if you switch off Recommended and All. These toggles will be rolling out over the coming weeks. You'll also get access to a separate control for file recommendations, which will let you disable them in Start menu alone and not in other places, as well as the option to hide your name and profile picture in Start to protect your privacy if you're sharing your screen or streaming. In addition, the Insiders drop will give you access to section-level toggles – Pinned, Recommended, and All — so you can show or hide parts of the menu to simplify your experience.
According to the latest update, you can even choose the icon alignment, with top-aligned and centered being the choices when the taskbar is on the left or right edge. If you put the taskbar on the top or bottom edge, you can choose between left-aligned and centered icons. Microsoft will also give you the power to position your taskbar on any edge of the screen, whether it's top, bottom, left or right.
According to the latest update, insiders get to preview the most recent Windows builds the publisher is testing, and they'll be able to send their feedback to the publisher to improve its experimental functions before their wider rollout. To be part of Microsoft's Windows Insider program, you'll have to register with your Microsoft account.