How to Pin Applications to the Windows Taskbar

Step by step

1. 15 sec

   Open the Start menu

   Press the Windows key on your keyboard or click the Start button located on your taskbar. Ensure the Start menu overlay is fully visible on your screen.

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2. 30 sec

   Find the application

   Locate the application you wish to pin within the pinned apps grid or the All apps list. If the application is not immediately visible, type the name of the program directly into the search bar.

3. 15 sec

   Open the context menu

   Right-click the icon of the application you want to pin. A context menu will appear, displaying secondary options for that specific program.

4. 10 sec

   Pin the application

   Select More from the context menu, then click Pin to taskbar. The application icon will immediately appear on your taskbar.

5. 10 sec

   Confirm the placement

   Verify that the icon is now visible on your taskbar. You can click and hold the icon to drag it to your preferred position relative to other pinned apps.

   Note: You can also pin an open application by right-clicking its icon already present on the taskbar and selecting Pin to taskbar.
6. 15 sec

   Unpin applications

   To remove an item, right-click the pinned icon on the taskbar. Select Unpin from taskbar to remove it from the display.