+The **Start Menu** is a core [User Interface](/wiki/user_interface) element in many [Operating Systems](/wiki/operating_system), acting as a primary gateway to programs and system functions. It offers a quick launchpad for applications, documents, and system settings, often accessed from the [Desktop](/wiki/desktop).
+## See also
+- [Taskbar](/wiki/taskbar)
+- [Application Launcher](/wiki/application_launcher)
+- [Program](/wiki/program)