Microsoft has begun testing a redesigned Start menu that incorporates features it's previously tested separately: a wider Start menu, and one that's been redesigned into categories and grids.

Rolling out now to Windows 11 insiders, the revamped Start menu tries to address some of the many complaints about it.

If you'd like to test the new Windows 11 Start menu, with apps in recommended category folders and other helpful functionality, this is how you try it.

Microsoft shares its process (and discarded ideas) for redone Windows 11 Start menu Updated Start menu design is currently being tested in Windows Insider previews.