The Start menu has been through many transformations over the years, and with Windows 10, Microsoft has introduced yet another design that combines a list of all the available apps installed in the system along with a section of app tiles in the right side.
However, if you do not like the default view, you can use the Start settings page to hide the all apps list from the menu for a more compact and personal design.
In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to show or hide the app list in the Windows 10 Start menu.
How to control Start menu app list on Windows 10
To show or hide the app list in the Start menu, use these steps:
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Open Settings on Windows 10.
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Click on Personalization.
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Click on Start.
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Turn on or off the Show app list in Start menu toggle switch.
Show/hide app list Start menu
When turning off the option, the Start menu will only display the tiles section. However, the menu will now include two buttons in the top-left corner to switch between all apps and pinned tiles sections. In addition, you will also see a badge notification every time there is a newly installed app that you have not open.
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