Minimal Fluent Start Menu Style For Windows 11

The Minimal Fluent Start Menu Style For Windows 11 brings a clean and modern look to the Windows 11 Start Menu with a compact Fluent-inspired design. It is created for users who prefer a simple, organized, and elegant desktop experience without changing the familiar Windows workflow.

Using Windhawk, you can customize the default Windows 11 Start Menu with a more refined layout that includes a minimal interface, smooth visual effects, rounded corners, and better spacing. This style fits perfectly with modern wallpapers, custom themes, and personalized desktop setups.

Features of Minimal Fluent Start Menu Style

Modern Fluent-inspired Start Menu interface
Clean and compact layout with improved organization
Minimal pinned apps section for quick access
Scrollable application area for installed apps
Modern search bar with a clean appearance
Bottom navigation panel for easier access
Rounded corners and smooth visual styling
Balanced spacing for a more comfortable experience
Designed for modern Windows 11 desktop setups
Lightweight customization using Windhawk

Why Use Minimal Fluent Start Menu Style?

The default Windows 11 Start Menu offers a simple interface, but many users prefer a more personalized and visually refined experience. The Minimal Fluent Start Menu Style For Windows 11 provides a cleaner layout while keeping all the essential Start Menu features easily accessible.

This style is perfect for users who enjoy minimal desktop designs, custom themes, Fluent UI elements, and a more polished Windows appearance. It works well with custom wallpapers, icon packs, taskbar customization, and other Windows personalization options.

Windhawk Customization Support

This Start Menu style uses Windhawk to customize the Windows 11 interface. Windhawk allows users to modify different visual elements and adjust the appearance according to their personal preferences.

With proper configuration, you can create a more personalized Start Menu experience while keeping the original Windows functionality and usability.

Best For:

Windows 11 desktop customization
Minimal and clean Start Menu layouts
Fluent UI and modern Windows designs
Custom themes and icon pack users
Gaming and productivity desktop setups
Users who prefer a simple and organized interface

Compatibility

Windows 11 21H2: May work, but not recommended for the best experience
Windows 11 22H2: Not Tested
Windows 11 23H2: Not Tested
Windows 11 24H2: Not Tested
Windows 11 25H2: YES, but check after major Windows updates

Installation Steps:

Download and install Windhawk.
Install the Windows 11 Start Menu Styler mod in Windhawk.
Open the “Advanced” tab.
Add the required configuration into the Mod settings section.
Save the changes and restart Windows Explorer if required.

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  "theme": "",
  "controlStyles[0].target": "Grid#MainMenu",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[0]": "Width=500",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[1]": "MinWidth=500",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[2]": "MaxWidth=500",
  "controlStyles[1].target": "Grid#FrameRoot",
  "controlStyles[1].styles[0]": "Height=650",
  "controlStyles[1].styles[1]": "MaxHeight=650",
  "controlStyles[2].target": "Grid#TopLevelSuggestionsListHeader",
  "controlStyles[2].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[2].styles[1]": "Height=0",
  "controlStyles[3].target": "Grid#NoTopLevelSuggestionsText",
  "controlStyles[3].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[3].styles[1]": "Height=0",
  "controlStyles[4].target": "Grid#TopLevelSuggestionsContainer",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[1]": "Height=0",
  "controlStyles[5].target": "Grid#TopLevelSuggestionsRoot",
  "controlStyles[5].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[5].styles[1]": "Height=0",
  "controlStyles[5].styles[2]": "MaxHeight=0",
  "controlStyles[6].target": "GridView#RecommendedList",
  "controlStyles[6].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[6].styles[1]": "Height=0",
  "controlStyles[7].target": "Grid#ShowMoreSuggestions",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[1]": "Height=0",
  "controlStyles[8].target": "Grid#MoreSuggestionsRoot",
  "controlStyles[8].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[8].styles[1]": "Height=0",
  "controlStyles[9].target": "StartMenu.PinnedList#StartMenuPinnedList",
  "controlStyles[9].styles[0]": "Width=440",
  "controlStyles[9].styles[1]": "MaxWidth=440",
  "controlStyles[9].styles[2]": "Height=430",
  "controlStyles[9].styles[3]": "MaxHeight=430",
  "controlStyles[9].styles[4]": "Margin=30,42,30,0",
  "controlStyles[10].target": "TextBlock#PinnedListHeaderText",
  "controlStyles[10].styles[0]": "Margin=18,18,0,0",
  "controlStyles[10].styles[1]": "FontWeight=600",
  "controlStyles[11].target": "Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.PipsPager#PinnedListPipsPager",
  "controlStyles[11].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[12].target": "GridView#AllAppsGrid",
  "controlStyles[12].styles[0]": "Margin=15,0,15,70",
  "controlStyles[13].target": "Grid#AllListHeading",
  "controlStyles[13].styles[0]": "Margin=18,0,18,0",
  "controlStyles[14].target": "Grid#AllListHeading > TextBlock#AllListHeadingText",
  "controlStyles[14].styles[0]": "Margin=8,6,0,7",
  "controlStyles[15].target": "Grid#AllListHeading > Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.DropDownButton#ViewSelectionButton",
  "controlStyles[15].styles[0]": "Margin=0,0,8,0",
  "controlStyles[16].target": "StartMenu.SearchBoxToggleButton#SearchBoxToggleButton",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[0]": "Height=38",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[1]": "Width=380",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[2]": "HorizontalAlignment=Center",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[3]": "Margin=0,0,0,14",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[4]": "RenderTransform:=<TranslateTransform Y=\"500\"/>",
  "controlStyles[16].styles[5]": "Canvas.ZIndex=10",
  "controlStyles[17].target": "StartMenu.SearchBoxToggleButton#SearchBoxToggleButton > Grid@CommonStates > Border#BorderElement",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[0]": "Background=Transparent",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[1]": "BorderBrush:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".22\"/>",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[2]": "BorderBrush@PointerOver:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".40\"/>",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[3]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[17].styles[4]": "CornerRadius=20",
  "controlStyles[18].target": "StartMenu.SearchBoxToggleButton > Grid > ContentPresenter > TextBlock#PlaceholderText",
  "controlStyles[18].styles[0]": "Opacity=.75",
  "controlStyles[19].target": "Border#AcrylicBorder",
  "controlStyles[19].styles[0]": "Background:=<AcrylicBrush BackgroundSource=\"Backdrop\" TintColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".85\"/>",
  "controlStyles[19].styles[1]": "BorderBrush:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".10\"/>",
  "controlStyles[19].styles[2]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[19].styles[3]": "CornerRadius=5",
  "controlStyles[19].styles[4]": "Margin=0",
  "controlStyles[20].target": "Border#AcrylicOverlay",
  "controlStyles[20].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[21].target": "Border#DropShadow",
  "controlStyles[21].styles[0]": "CornerRadius=5",
  "controlStyles[21].styles[1]": "Margin=0",
  "controlStyles[22].target": "Border#StartDropShadow",
  "controlStyles[22].styles[0]": "CornerRadius=5",
  "controlStyles[23].target": "StartMenu.PinnedList#StartMenuPinnedList Border#ContentBorder@CommonStates > Grid#DroppedFlickerWorkaroundWrapper > Border",
  "controlStyles[23].styles[0]": "CornerRadius=5",
  "controlStyles[23].styles[1]": "Height=80",
  "controlStyles[23].styles[2]": "Width=92",
  "controlStyles[23].styles[3]": "FocusVisualPrimaryBrush:=<SolidColorBrush Color=\"#B3CEFD\" Opacity=\".10\"/>",
  "controlStyles[24].target": "StartMenu.PinnedList#StartMenuPinnedList Border#ContentBorder@CommonStates > Grid#DroppedFlickerWorkaroundWrapper > Border#BackgroundBorder",
  "controlStyles[24].styles[0]": "Background@Normal:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".20\"/>",
  "controlStyles[24].styles[1]": "Background@PointerOver:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".35\"/>",
  "controlStyles[24].styles[2]": "BorderBrush:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".12\"/>",
  "controlStyles[24].styles[3]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[24].styles[4]": "CornerRadius=5",
  "controlStyles[25].target": "StartMenu.ExpandedFolderList > Grid > Grid",
  "controlStyles[25].styles[0]": "CornerRadius=8",
  "controlStyles[26].target": "StartMenu.ExpandedFolderList > Grid > Border",
  "controlStyles[26].styles[0]": "CornerRadius=8",
  "controlStyles[27].target": "StartMenu.ExpandedFolderList > Grid > Grid > Microsoft.UI.Xaml.Controls.PipsPager#PinnedListPipsPager",
  "controlStyles[27].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[28].target": "Grid#NavPanePlaceholder",
  "controlStyles[28].styles[0]": "Margin=24,0,24,0",
  "controlStyles[29].target": "StartDocked.NavigationPaneView#UserControl > Grid#RootPanel",
  "controlStyles[29].styles[0]": "FlowDirection=1",
  "controlStyles[30].target": "StartDocked.PowerOptionsView#PowerButton",
  "controlStyles[30].styles[0]": "FlowDirection=0",
  "controlStyles[31].target": "ItemsStackPanel > ListViewItem",
  "controlStyles[31].styles[0]": "FlowDirection=0",
  "controlStyles[32].target": "StartDocked.AppListView#NavigationPanePlacesListView > Border",
  "controlStyles[32].styles[0]": "Background:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".45\"/>",
  "controlStyles[32].styles[1]": "BorderBrush:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".12\"/>",
  "controlStyles[32].styles[2]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[32].styles[3]": "CornerRadius=10",
  "controlStyles[33].target": "StartDocked.NavigationPaneButton#PowerButton > Grid@CommonStates > Border#BackgroundBorder",
  "controlStyles[33].styles[0]": "Background@Normal:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".35\"/>",
  "controlStyles[33].styles[1]": "Background@PointerOver:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".55\"/>",
  "controlStyles[33].styles[2]": "BorderBrush:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource SurfaceStrokeColorDefault}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".15\"/>",
  "controlStyles[33].styles[3]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[33].styles[4]": "CornerRadius=20",
  "controlStyles[34].target": "StartDocked.NavigationPaneButton#UserTileButton > Grid@CommonStates > Border",
  "controlStyles[34].styles[0]": "Background@Normal:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".30\"/>",
  "controlStyles[34].styles[1]": "Background@PointerOver:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource CardStrokeColorDefaultSolid}\" TintOpacity=\"0\" TintLuminosityOpacity=\".50\"/>",
  "controlStyles[34].styles[2]": "CornerRadius=20",
  "controlStyles[35].target": "StartDocked.UserTileView",
  "controlStyles[35].styles[0]": "Height=42",
  "controlStyles[36].target": "Grid#UserTileIcon",
  "controlStyles[36].styles[0]": "Width=36",
  "controlStyles[36].styles[1]": "Height=36",
  "controlStyles[37].target": "Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Primitives.ToggleButton#ShowHideCompanion",
  "controlStyles[37].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[38].target": "Grid#CompanionRoot",
  "controlStyles[38].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[39].target": "Grid#RightCompanionContainerGrid",
  "controlStyles[39].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "disableNewStartMenuLayout": "forceNewLayout"
}

For Taskbar Style

For more taskbar customization options, check our Taskbar Styler category.

How To Remove Minimal Fluent Start Menu Style

If you want to restore the default Windows 11 Start Menu, you can easily remove this customization through Windhawk.

Open the Windhawk application.
Find the installed Start Menu Styler mod.
Disable or uninstall the mod.
Restart Windows Explorer or restart your PC to apply the changes.

Disclaimer

This customization is created for Windows personalization purposes only. We are not affiliated with Microsoft or Windhawk. Use third-party customization tools at your own discretion.

Final Words

The Minimal Fluent Start Menu Style For Windows 11 is a simple way to refresh your desktop with a clean and modern interface. With its compact layout, Fluent-inspired appearance, and organized design, it provides a more personalized Windows 11 experience.

If you enjoy customizing your desktop and creating a unique Windows environment, this style is a great option to improve the overall look while keeping the familiar Windows features.