How to Pin Apps to the Taskbar in Windows 11

Pinning apps to the taskbar in Windows 11 allows you to quickly access your most-used applications directly from the taskbar. Follow these steps to pin apps to the taskbar:

Step 1: Open the Start Menu

  1. Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.

Step 2: Find the App You Want to Pin

  1. In the Start menu, either browse through the list of installed apps or use the search bar at the top to find the app you want to pin to the taskbar.

Step 3: Pin the App to the Taskbar

  1. Right-click on the app you want to pin.
  2. In the context menu, select More.
  3. Click on Pin to taskbar.

Step 4: Confirm the App is Pinned

  1. Look at your taskbar to confirm that the app icon has been added.

Step 5: Pinning Running Apps

  1. If an app is already running and its icon is visible on the taskbar, you can pin it directly from there.
  2. Right-click on the app icon in the taskbar.
  3. Click on Pin to taskbar.

Step 6: Unpinning Apps from the Taskbar

  1. If you want to remove an app from the taskbar, right-click on the app icon in the taskbar.
  2. Click on Unpin from taskbar.

Additional Tips

  • Pinning Apps from the Desktop or File Explorer: You can also pin apps from the desktop or File Explorer. Simply right-click on the app shortcut or executable file and select Pin to taskbar.
  • Rearranging Taskbar Icons: You can rearrange the order of the pinned apps on the taskbar by clicking and dragging the app icons to your preferred position.

Conclusion

You have successfully pinned apps to the taskbar in Windows 11. Pinning frequently used apps to the taskbar allows you to quickly access them with a single click, improving your productivity and workflow.


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