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Modern Start Menu for Windows 11
Introducing the Modern Start Menu for Windows 11, a cutting-edge redesign that elevates the functionality and style of your desktop experience. Designed using the Windows 11 Start Menu Styler mod in the Windhawk tool, this layout replaces the default single-column Start Menu with a sleek, three-column design. The left column features an All Apps section for seamless navigation through all installed applications, the middle column highlights Pinned Apps for quick access to frequently used tools, and the right column showcases a Recommended section for recently added or commonly accessed items.
Complementing this redesigned Start Menu is the Modern Taskbar, another innovative customization created using the Windows 11 Taskbar Styler mod. The Modern Taskbar enhances the overall aesthetic, providing a clean, unified look that perfectly matches the Modern Start Menu. Together, these customizations transform the Windows 11 interface into a highly functional and visually appealing workspace.
The Modern Start Menu not only enhances usability but also brings a sophisticated, organized, and professional look to Windows 11. Whether you’re managing tasks, launching applications, or revisiting recent files, this design ensures a more streamlined and intuitive experience. Elevate your desktop setup with the Modern Start Menu for Windows 11 and enjoy a Start Menu that’s as functional as it is stylish.
Steps to Install Windhawk and the Mod:
- Download and install Windhawk.
- Open Windhawk and go to “Explore” in the upper right menu.
- Search for “Windows 11 Start Menu Styler” and click “Details.”
- Click “Install” and accept any pop-ups.
- After installing the mod, open its “Advanced” tab and Paste the given code into the Mod settings.
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StartMenu without Recommend section
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Start Menu Height
To reduce the taskbar height, adjust the MaxHeight value. It is already at the maximum height, so increasing it may affect alignment.
Find controlStyles[0].styles[2]: "MaxHeight=680" and adjust the MaxHeight value to suit your screen.
Start Menu Background Customization
You can customize the Start Menu background by modifying the background value in the following lines:
controlStyles[22].styles[0]controlStyles[27].styles[0]
Explanation of AcrylicBrush Parameters:
"Background:= <AcrylicBrush BackgroundSource=\"Backdrop\" TintColor=\"{ThemeResource SystemChromeAltHighColor}\" TintOpacity=\".5\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".8\" />"
- BackgroundSource=”Backdrop”: Specifies that the background is based on the system’s backdrop.
- TintColor=”{ThemeResource SystemChromeAltHighColor}”: Sets the tint color using a system resource. You can replace it with a custom color code.
- TintOpacity=”.5″: Defines the opacity of the tint, where
0is fully transparent and1is fully opaque.- TintLuminosityOpacity=”.8″: Adjusts the luminosity or brightness effect of the tint, where higher values make the tint brighter.
Example: To create a dark transparent background with reduced luminosity:
- To make the background more transparent: Reduce the
TintOpacityvalue (e.g.,.3). - To change the background color: Replace
TintColorwith your desired color code (e.g.,#FF000000for black). - To make the tint less bright: Lower the
TintLuminosityOpacityvalue (e.g.,.5).
"Background:= <AcrylicBrush BackgroundSource=\"Backdrop\" TintColor=\"#FF000000\" TintOpacity=\".3\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".5\" />"Conclusion
The Modern Start Menu for Windows 11 is a perfect blend of style and functionality, designed to elevate your Windows experience. Its intuitive three-column layout ensures quick access to all your apps, pinned favorites, and recent files, making it a practical upgrade from the default Start Menu. Whether you’re aiming for a more organized workflow or simply a visually appealing desktop, the Modern Start Menu delivers a seamless and modernized solution tailored to your needs. Transform your Windows 11 interface today with this sleek and innovative Start Menu design!
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Follow the steps given on this post page and I always recommend Creating a Restore Point before starting the customization. If you have any other doubts comment below.
The start menu is awesome, but I need to pin more items, and the ability to scroll in the pinned items doesn’t exist!
Is it possible to change the height? I have a very large screen, and the menu is too far down, I would like to make it higher to display more information and be more comfortable.
Is it possible to change the height? I have a very large screen, and the menu is too far down, I would like to make it higher to display more information and be more comfortable.
can you please guide how to reduce the horizontal width of the start menu. i tried changing the “StartDocked.StartSizingFrame” value but it does something different.