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tile groups
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Tile groups are a feature in Windows 8 and Windows 10 that allow users to organize Start screen tiles into named collections for better navigation. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover how to create and name tile groups, adjust group width beyond the default two columns, and troubleshoot issues like the Start screen not minimizing to edit group names. Tips include using the zoom-out view to name groups and rearranging tiles to form wider groups. These threads provide practical guidance for customizing the Start screen layout to suit personal preferences.
I have deleted all of the icons from my default (new machine) start screen and am now attempting to create a new screen. My problem is that I can't seem to place more than 2 icons wide in a group. Once I've filled the 2 column group from top to bottom the next icon I place on the screen...
I've got a clean install of Windows 8. I went to minimize the start screen so I could add column names to my tile groupings and it won't minimize. When I click the minimize button it briefly flashes, but that's it. I also noticed that clicking the left and right scroll buttons won't work. I have...
Here's a brief tutorial on something which I think is a very useful feature in the tileview/start menu area of Windows 8. And unfortunately, most people do not know about it!
By the end of this tutorial, hopefully you will be able to achieve what is seen in this result image:
See the names...