How to Show Windows Essential Shortcuts on Start Next to the Power button on Windows 11

Windows 11 has some essential folder shortcuts that can be enabled to display on the Start menu next to the power button. Currently, there are 9 shortcuts including:

1. Settings
2. File Explorer
3. Documents
4. Downloads
5. Music
6. Pictures
7. Videos
8. Network
9. Personal folder.

To add that essential Windows shortcuts on Windows 11 Start menu, go to Start > Settings > Personalization > Start > Folders. Find and turn on the shortcuts you want to display on the Start menu next to the power button. Read on for a step-by-step guide.

How to Display Windows Essential Shortcuts on Windows 11 Start menu

To display additional shortcuts on the Start menu next to the power button Windows 11:

1. Go to Start > Settings (Win + I) > Personalization.
   
   
2. Go to Personalization > Start.
   
3. Go to “Folders”.
   
4. Turn on all the folders that you want to show up on the Start menu next to the power button.
   
5. You can now see the changes by opening the Start menu and you will all turned-on folder icons appear next to the power button.

If you have any questions or problems with the steps detailed in this tutorial, please let me know in the comment below.

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