Pinning apps to your taskbar in Windows 11 allows quick and easy access to your favorite programs. Here are some simple methods to pin and unpin apps from the taskbar.

Pinning an app to the taskbar from the Start Menu

One of the most straightforward ways to pin an app to your taskbar is through the Start Menu. Follow these steps:

  1. Click the Start button on the taskbar to open the Start Menu.
  2. If the app you want to pin is visible in the pinned apps section, locate it there.
  3. Right-click the app and select Pin to taskbar from the context menu.

If the app isn't displayed in the pinned apps, you can find it in the 'All apps' list:

  1. In the Start Menu, click on the All apps button at the top right corner.
  1. Scroll through the alphabetical list to find the app you wish to pin.
  2. Right-click the app, hover over More, and select Pin to taskbar.

Pinning an app to the taskbar from the desktop

You can also pin apps to the taskbar directly from the desktop, but this method requires the app to have a desktop shortcut. If the app doesn't have a shortcut, you can create one first.

Follow these steps:

  1. Locate the app's shortcut on your desktop.
  2. Right-click on the shortcut.
  3. Click on Show more options to expand the context menu. Alternatively, press Shift+F10 on your keyboard.
  1. From the expanded context menu, select Pin to taskbar.

Unpinning an app from the taskbar

To remove an app from the taskbar, follow these simple steps:

  1. Right-click on the app icon in the taskbar.
  2. Select Unpin from taskbar from the context menu.

With these methods, you can easily customize your taskbar to include the apps you use most frequently.