Start menu
Noun
Meaning
Start menu (plural Start menus)
(computing) A menu in some operating systems that is launched by pressing an on-screen button and provides a central launching point for applications and tasks.
Examples
Continuing an apparent trend with new Windows 10 updates, Microsoft has done some more fiddling around with the Start menu and Action Center.
However, if you launch Ubuntu from a Start menu shortcut or launch another Linux distribution from a different shortcut, the Bash shell window will open with the keyboard shortcuts disabled.
How many apps pinned to your Start menu?
If you’re a geek, you can use Windows’ Advanced Query Syntax to perform advanced searches from anywhere, including the Start menu or Start screen.
If you want to make the Start menu open faster, you can change a key in the registry to accomplish this.
In this guide, we’ll help you understand and customize the Start screen or full screen Start menu in Windows 10 as well as provide some advanced tips for a more productive workflow.