Although the default view fits most people, the Windows 10 Start menu also includes an option to make the menu full screen, allowing you to view all your pinned apps in one view. The mode was primarily designed for convertible devices and tablets, but anyone can use it. In this guide, you will learn the steps to enable or disable the full-screen mode for the Start menu on Windows 10.

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Enable Start menu full screen on Windows 10

To make the Start menu full screen, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the menu will resize, and now it’ll take the entire screen, allowing you to view all your pinned apps in one view. While all apps won’t be available in this mode, it’s easily accessible by clicking the “All apps” button from the top-left corner. Enable Start full-screen mode If you are using a large screen, instead of listing the tiles on the left side, you could create one or two groups and drag them to the middle of the screen. This way, when opening the Start menu, all your favorite apps will be front and center for quicker access. In the case you only want to make the menu bigger, you do not need to enable the full-screen mode. You can resize the menu by grabbing the corner with the mouse cursor and expanding outwards (or inwards to make it smaller).

Disable Start menu full screen on Windows 10

If you want the traditional menu back, the system is still stuck in full-screen mode, or you are experiencing another problem, you can disable the mode manually using the Settings app. To disable the full-screen mode for the Start menu, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the Start menu will return to its normal size and make the all apps list available again. Disable Start full screen mode All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.