To remove an app icon from the Start menu, right-click or long-press its icon and selectUnpinfrom Start.

Doing this will just remove the shortcut to the app from the menu.

It wont delete or uninstall it.

The Windows 11 Start menu.

All your apps are accessible at any time via theAll appslink in the top-right corner.

To add or remove other items from the Start menu, openSettingsand selectPersonalization>Start.

you’re able to find tweaks via theAll appssection or by typingSettingswhile the Start menu is open.

Windows 11 Start menu with the Unpin from Start option highlighted.

SelectCustomto use one mode for the operating system and another for apps.

From the mainPersonalizationscreen inSettings, you’re free to select from a number of default themes.

Themes are a collection of background images and complementary color prefs.

Windows 11 Start menu with the Pin to Start option highlighted.

Choosing one will change the appearance of various aspects of Windows 11 simultaneously.

For more theme options, selectPersonalization>Themes.

Not officially, no.

The ‘Folders’ path highlighted in the Windows 11 Start settings.

These icons can be used in Windows 11 bychanging a folder’s iconto a custom one of your choosing.

Topersonalize the Windows 10 Start menucolor, go toSettings>Personalization>Colors.

To display more tiles and show certain apps on startup, visitSettings>Personalization>Start.

‘Show recently opened items’ toggled off in the Start settings in Windows 11.

Windows 11 Accent Color options in Settings.

Windows 11 Dark and Light mode settings.

Windows 11 Transparency settings.

Windows 11 accent color settings.

Windows 11 theme options.

Windows 11 settings with Themes menu item highlighted.

Windows 11 theme customization settings.

Windows 11 settings with Browse Themes menu item highlighted.