Customizing the folder interface on Windows 11 allows you to tailor the interface to suit your needs.

1. Folder interface on Windows 11
In this article, Software Tips will provide you with some common folder interface settings on Windows 11.
1. Hide all suggested content in the Start Menu
On Windows 11, the Start Menu interface has been revamped, and the company is proposing a slew of content in the information panel. This will make the Start Menu much cluttered.
Step 1: Open the Start Menu and notice the Recommended section with various suggested content on Windows. This will cause many issues with your workspace interface.

Step 2: To address this issue, you will need to access Settings by selecting the Settings icon in the Start Menu or pressing the Windows + I combination.
In the Settings section, choose the Personalization tab to customize your settings.

Step 3: Next, locate the Start tab and turn off the following features one by one:
- Show recently added apps
- Show most used apps
- Show recently opened items in Start, Jump Lists, and File Explorer

Step 4: Immediately, all suggestions on the Start Menu will stop appearing.

2. Condense the root folder toolbar
Many users find that the root folder toolbar in File Explorer takes up too much space and even appears longer compared to Windows 10.
Step 1: Open any folder on your computer and select Options.

Step 2: Then, go to the View (1) tab and choose Decrease space between items (compact view) (2) to condense the root folder toolbar.

Step 3: Immediately, the root folder toolbar on Windows 11 will be condensed and no longer cluttered as the default setting of the computer. Condensing the root folder toolbar will help you work faster and more efficiently.

3. Display file extensions on your computer
If you need to manage multiple folders on your computer, knowing the file extensions is essential. File extensions provide you with various information.
You should select View => File name extensions to display the file extensions of all documents on your computer.

In this article, Software Tips has guided you through some changes on Windows 11 folders. Have a great day, everyone!
