MacOS Start Inspired Menu Style - Windows 11

macOS Start Menu Style – Windows 11

The macOS Start Menu Style – Windows 11 is a premium desktop customization designed for users who want to bring the elegant appearance of macOS to their Windows 11 experience. Created for Windhawk Start Menu Styler, this style transforms the default Start Menu into a sleek, modern, and visually stunning interface inspired by Apple’s design philosophy. With smooth transparency effects, refined spacing, rounded corners, and a polished layout, the Insane macOS Start Menu Style – Windows 11 delivers a clean and professional look that enhances both aesthetics and usability.

Whether you are a Windows customization enthusiast, a content creator, or simply someone who prefers a minimal and modern desktop environment, this style provides a unique visual upgrade. The design focuses on simplicity while maintaining excellent functionality, making your Start Menu feel organized, elegant, and highly responsive.

Why Choose macOS Start Menu Style – Windows 11?

The biggest advantage of the macOS Start Menu Style – Windows 11 is its ability to recreate the premium feel of macOS while preserving the power and flexibility of Windows 11. The style introduces a balanced design language that combines glass effects, soft shadows, and carefully aligned elements to create a visually pleasing interface.

Beautiful macOS-inspired appearance
Modern glass and transparency effects
Clean and organized Start Menu layout
Smooth rounded corners and elegant spacing
Enhanced visual consistency across Windows 11
Optimized for Windhawk Start Menu Styler
Minimal and distraction-free design
Suitable for both light and dark desktop setups

Premium macOS Inspired Design

The macOS Start Menu Style – Windows 11 is carefully crafted to replicate the refined visual aesthetics that macOS users love. Every design element has been adjusted to create a sophisticated desktop experience. From transparent panels to modern icon placement, the style helps your Windows 11 desktop achieve a fresh and premium appearance.

Users who enjoy modern user interfaces will appreciate the attention to detail. The clean structure allows applications, pinned items, and recommendations to appear more organized while maintaining a smooth visual flow throughout the Start Menu.

Optimized for Windhawk Users

This customization works perfectly with Windhawk, one of the most popular tools for Windows 11 personalization. The macOS Start Menu Style – Windows 11 is designed to integrate seamlessly with Windhawk Start Menu Styler, allowing users to enjoy advanced customization without compromising system performance.

Installation is straightforward, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced Windows customization enthusiasts. Once applied, the style instantly transforms the Start Menu into a more elegant and professional workspace.

Perfect for Modern Desktop Setups

The macOS Start Menu Style – Windows 11 complements a wide variety of desktop themes, icon packs, wallpapers, and taskbar customizations. Whether you are building a complete macOS-inspired desktop or simply looking for a cleaner Start Menu design, this style fits perfectly into modern customization setups.

Compatible with custom icon packs
Works well with glass desktop themes
Enhances productivity-focused workspaces
Perfect for minimalist desktop lovers
Ideal for showcase and customization videos
Great for modern Windows 11 transformations

Features of Insane macOS Start Menu Style – Windows 11

Elegant macOS-inspired interface
Advanced transparency effects
Professional visual hierarchy
Smooth rounded corners
Clean application organization
Modern and futuristic appearance
Optimized layout for Windows 11
Lightweight and visually refined design

Windhawk

Windows 11 21H2: May work, but not recommended for the best experience
22H2 YES
22H3 YES
24H2 YES
Windows 11 25H2:NO

Download & Install windhawk.
install & Open the Windows 11 Start Menu Styler mod in Windhawk.
Go to the “Advanced” tab.
Copy the content below to the text box under “Mod settings” and click “Save”.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This macOS-inspired Start Menu Style for Windows 11 is an unofficial UI customization provided for personalization and educational purposes only. It is not developed, endorsed, sponsored, or supported by Apple or Microsoft, and it does not install macOS or replace the Windows operating system. The style only changes supported visual elements of the Windows 11 Start Menu through compatible customization tools such as Windhawk. Compatibility may vary depending on your Windows build, Windhawk version, installed mods, display settings, and system configuration. Keep a backup of your current settings before applying any changes.

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  "controlStyles[1].target": "Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Grid#AllAppsRoot",
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  "controlStyles[1].styles[2]": "Margin=-950,0,0,0",
  "controlStyles[2].target": "StartDocked.StartSizingFrame",
  "controlStyles[2].styles[0]": "MinWidth=380",
  "controlStyles[2].styles[1]": "MaxWidth=380",
  "controlStyles[2].styles[2]": "MaxHeight=670",
  "controlStyles[3].target": "Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Grid#ShowMoreSuggestions",
  "controlStyles[3].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[4].target": "Windows.UI.Xaml.Controls.Button#ShowAllAppsButton",
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  "controlStyles[6].target": "Grid#AllAppsPaneHeader",
  "controlStyles[6].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[7].target": "StartDocked.NavigationPaneView#NavigationPane",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[0]": "Margin=0,0,0,0",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[1]": "RenderTransform:=<TranslateTransform Y=\"-80\" X=\"30\" />",
  "controlStyles[8].target": "StartDocked.AppListView#NavigationPanePlacesListView",
  "controlStyles[9].target": "StartDocked.SearchBoxToggleButton#StartMenuSearchBox",
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  "controlStyles[10].target": "StartDocked.SearchBoxToggleButton",
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  "controlStyles[24].target": "Border#AcrylicOverlay",
  "controlStyles[24].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed",
  "controlStyles[25].target": "StartDocked.LauncherFrame > Grid#RootPanel > Grid#RootGrid",
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  "disableNewStartMenuLayout": "legacyClassicLayout"
}

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