The Start menu is a central hub for accessing your apps, settings, and files in Windows. Here’s how you can open it:
Method 1: use the Start button
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Locate the Start button: The Start button is at the bottom of your screen on the taskbar. It looks like a Windows logo
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Select the Start button: With the mouse, click on the Start button to open the Start menu. On a touch device, you can open the Start menu with a tap on the Start button or with a swipe from the bottom of the screen
Method 2: use the keyboard shortcut
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Press the Windows Key: On your keyboard, press the Windows key , which is usually located between the Ctrl and Alt keys
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The Start menu will open immediately
Customize the Start Menu
Once you have the Start menu open, you can customize it to suit your needs. You can pin your favorite apps, websites and folders, or organize them in groups. To learn more, see Customize the Windows Start Menu.
