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How to pin apps or folders to the taskbar in Windows 11
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Here is the easiest way to pin a taskbar in Windows 11.
Windows 11 has plenty of new features compared to its predecessor, with its updated Start Menu and faster and more accurate searches to make navigating your laptop or PC even easier.
If you’re in need of streamlining your PC experience further, you can pin apps and folders to the taskbar in Windows 11 in just a few simple steps, allowing you to access your most used applications in seconds.
Read to find out how you can pin apps to the taskbar in Windows 11 without any fuss.
What you’ll need:
The Short Version
Step1
Click on the Windows icon
Click on the blue Windows icon on the left side of the taskbar to start the process.
Step2
Click All apps
Click on the button called All apps to bring up a list of all your downloaded apps.
Step3
Find the app you want to pin
Scroll down or search for the app you want to pin.
Step4
Right-click on it
Once you have found the app you want to pin, right-click on it.
Step5
Press More
From the drop-down menu that appears, press the More button.
Step6
Click Pin to taskbar
Click on the option called Pin to taskbar. The app will now appear in your taskbar at the bottom of the screen.
Troubleshooting
Yes, you can add or remove apps and folders from the taskbar in Windows 11 very easily. Simply right-click on the app in the taskbar and select ‘Unpin from taskbar’ to have it removed from the taskbar.
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