Windows 10: How to back to pinned start menu view after cancel searching on Windows 11

When I open the Windows 11 start menu, it shows me my personal pinned apps. Then, I search for something by typing, and it shows me the searching window. When I delete all of my typing, it's still on the searching window and not showing my pinned apps.Is there any way to set it so that if I cancel searching or press ESC from the searching window, the system automatically displays the Windows 11 start menu with pinned apps instead of staying in the searching window? I tried looking in the settings but couldn't find anything.

:)

 

How to pin shortcut to start menu.

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per the description, I understand that you would like to know how to pin short cut to start menu.

I would suggest you to refer to the article given below if you are using Windows 7.

Pin a program to the Start menu

Windows help and learning

And if you are using Windows 10 then I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below.

Pin apps to Start

Pin the apps you use most often to the Start menu. Here's how:

• Go to Start > All Apps.
• Press and hold (or right-click) an app.
• Select Pin to Start.

Hope this helps. Please let us know the results. We will be happy to assist you further.

 

Windows 10 Start Menu Pinned Files

Hi Mike,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow these steps.

1) Type the application in search bar which has to be viewed in start menu.

2) Right click on the application and select Pin to start.

For further assistance, you can post your query in Microsoft Community.

Thank you.

 

Start Menu Search

Hi,

About your issue regarding the Start menu or Search, in order for us to assist you better. Please answer the question:

• Were there any recent changes made to your system prior to the issue?

In the meantime, we suggest you to check this link:
Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana. It contains troubleshooting steps prior to the issue.

We'll look forward to your response.