How to Add Shortcut Folders to the Windows 11 Start Menu
If you are looking for an easy way to customize the Windows 11 start menu and improve productivity, you can easily add shortcuts to your personal folders for quick access.
Here is a writeup on the adding common folders to the Start menu procedure.
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By default, the Windows 11 Start menu focuses on pinned apps and recent files, but it hides quick links to your most-used personal folders. You can actually customize the bottom row of the Start menu to include direct shortcuts to Documents, Downloads, Pictures, and even the Settings app, saving you multiple clicks in File Explorer.
0:00 – Introduction: The default Windows 11 Start menu layout.
0:35 – Navigating to the Personalization and Folder settings for the Start menu.
1:05 – Selecting which folders to show (Documents, Pictures, Network, etc.).
1:17 – Testing the new shortcuts from the Start menu.
1:48 – Quick recap of the steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1 - Open Settings: Click the Start button and select the Settings gear icon, or press Windows Key + I.
2 - Go to Personalization: Select Personalization from the left-hand sidebar.
3 - Access Start Settings: Click on the Start section in the main pane.
4 - Open Folder Options: Click on Folders. This menu lists all available system shortcuts.
5 - Toggle Folders On: Switch the toggle to On for any folders you want quick access to, such as Documents, Pictures, Downloads, or File Explorer.
6 - Verify Changes: Click your Start button; you will now see small icons for these folders located next to the Power button in the bottom right corner.
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