Want faster access to your Documents folder in Windows 11? You can customize your Start menu by adding a Documents shortcut beside the power button, making it just one click away whenever you need it.
In this tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to add the Documents shortcut beside the power button in your Windows 11 Start menu using the Personalization settings.
What You Will Learn
- ๐ How to add the Documents shortcut beside the power button in Windows 11
- โ๏ธ Where to find the Start menu folder settings
- ๐ฑ๏ธ How to enable the Documents shortcut
- ๐ How to quickly open your Documents folder from the Start menu
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Right-click the Start button and select Settings.
Step 2: Select Personalization from the menu on the left.
Step 3: Select Start.
Step 4: Select Folders. This section controls which shortcuts appear beside the power button in the Start menu.

Step 5: Turn on the Documents toggle.
Step 6: Open the Start menu and select the new Documents shortcut beside the power button to quickly access your Documents folder.
That’s all there is to it! Your Documents folder is now only one click away from the Start menu whenever you need it.
โถ๏ธ Watch the full tutorial here:
https://youtu.be/6Z_eSWcagFk
Related Tutorials
๐น How to Add the Settings Icon Next to the Power Button in Windows 11
https://northernvikingeveryday.com/add-settings-icon-next-to-power-button-windows-11/
๐น How to Show File Extensions in Windows 11
https://northernvikingeveryday.com/show-file-extensions-windows-11/
๐น How to Turn On Fast Startup in Windows 11
https://northernvikingeveryday.com/turn-on-fast-startup-windows-11/
๐น How to Remove PDF Pages in Windows 11
https://northernvikingeveryday.com/remove-pdf-pages-windows-11/
๐น How to Change the Mouse Pointer Color in Windows 11
https://northernvikingeveryday.com/change-mouse-pointer-color-windows-11