how to resize the start menu so that it is narrower

Resize the Start menu

1. Select the Start button,select the top or side border, and then drag to your desired size.
2. If you want to see all your apps, grab the top or side borders of the Start menu and drag them to your desired size.

1. How do I change the size of the Start menu icon?
2. How do I make the start bar smaller?
3. How do I make Windows 10 Start menu wider?
4. How do I change Windows Start menu view?
5. How do I make icons full size?
6. Why is my Start menu so small?
7. Why is my taskbar so thick?
8. How do I make my taskbar app smaller?
9. How do I organize my Start menu in Windows 10?
10. How do I remove the Classic Start menu in Windows 10?
11. How do I get the Start menu on Windows 10?

How do I change the size of the Start menu icon?

When the Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box appears, select the Start Menu tab and click the Customize button. When the Customize Start Menu dialog box appears, select the General tab (shown in Figure 2). Figure 2 Change the size of the Start menu icons, as well as how many programs the menu displays.

How do I make the start bar smaller?

Place your mouse just over the top edge of the taskbar and the cursor will turn into a two-sided arrow. Click and drag the bar down. If your taskbar is already at the default (smallest) size, right click on it, click settings, and toggle the setting called "Use smaller taskbar buttons".

How do I make Windows 10 Start menu wider?

To resize the Start menu on Windows 10 manually, use these steps: Open Start. Click and stretch the top edge upwards with the mouse to make the menu taller. Click and pull the side edge outwards using the mouse to make it wider.

How do I change Windows Start menu view?

Just do the opposite.

1. Click the Start button and then click the Settings command.
2. At the Settings window, click the setting for Personalization.
3. At the Personalization window, click the option for Start.
4. In the right pane of the screen, the setting for "Use Start full screen" will be turned on.

How do I make icons full size?

Right-click (or press and hold) the desktop, point to View, and then select Large icons, Medium icons, or Small icons. Tip: You can also use the scroll wheel on your mouse to resize desktop icons. On the desktop, press and hold Ctrl while you scroll the wheel to make icons larger or smaller.

Why is my Start menu so small?

To change the height of the Start menu, position your cursor on the top edge of the Start menu, then hold down the left mouse button and drag your mouse up or down. ... You can also change the width of the Start menu the same way: Grab its right edge with the resize cursor and drag your mouse to make it larger or smaller.

Why is my taskbar so thick?

The task bar is resizable, like a window. Put the cursor on the edge and wiggle it slightly to make it turn into a double-headed arrow. Then click and drag it to the size you want. ... In that case, right click on it and uncheck "Lock the Taskbar," Then try again.

How do I make my taskbar app smaller?

Right-click on any empty area of the taskbar and click “Taskbar Settings.” In the settings window, turn on the “Use small taskbar icons” option. As you can see, almost everything is the same except that the icons are smaller and you can cram a few more into the space.

How do I organize my Start menu in Windows 10?

Head to Settings > Personalization > Start. On the right, scroll all the way to the bottom and click the “Choose which folders appear on Start” link. Choose whatever folders you want to appear on the Start menu. And here's a side-by-side look at how those new folders look as icons and in the expanded view.

How do I remove the Classic Start menu in Windows 10?

Press Windows + X keys, and select Control Panel. Look for the Programs and Features. Click on the Programs and Features option to open it on a new window. Right-click on Classic Shell and choose Uninstall option.

How do I get the Start menu on Windows 10?

1. Click the Start menu button. (Image credit: Microsoft)
2. Click Settings. (Image credit: Microsoft)
3. Click Update & Security. (Image credit: Microsoft)
4. Click Windows Insider Program on the left. ...
5. Click "Get started" ...
6. Click "Link an account" ...
7. Select your type of account and click Continue. ...
8. Click Dev Channel and Confirm.