To name the groups, click Ctrl and scroll the mouse wheel down - the groups will minimize. To group applications, drag the shortcuts or tiles from one group to another. The website bookmark will immediately be added to your Start menu.ģ. Note that this function is available on Internet Explorer only.Ī window appears, and here you enter the required website URL. In order to 'pin' a website, go to Internet Explorer, click the settings icon on the right side of the screen, and choose 'Add site to Start Menu'. To 'pin' a shortcut or folder, simply click the right mouse button over it and choose 'Pin to Start'. Try adding some folders and website bookmarks to the Start menu. Start screen settings will appear, and here you can choose your preferred background image and color. Once you enter the PC settings, choose 'Personalize' and then click on 'Start screen'. If you are using a tablet, swipe your finger from the right side of your device screen - this will open charm. To change the background color, press win+c or move your mouse to the right upper/lower corner of the screen, once the charm opens, click on 'Settings'.Ĭhoose 'Change PC settings'. Changing Start Menu background and color.
#WINDOWS 8 ADDING LIVE TILES HOW TO#
Follow this tutorial to learn how to customize your Start menu.ġ. Users can customize by addition or removal of unwanted tiles/applications, grouping or naming the applications, and also by adding shortcuts and website bookmarks to the Start menu. This tutorial describes how to change the background 'pin' items and otherwise organize and customize the look of the Windows 8 Start menu. Fortunately, however, you can personalize it via customization options. Windows 8 utilizes a new Start menu, but without options to remove it.