How to Pin/Unpin an App to the Taskbar in Windows 11 – Guide
Windows 10 users can quickly access their favorite apps by pinning them to the taskbar, a feature that streamlines the user experience.
Microsoft’s newest OS, Windows 11, allows users to pin apps to the taskbar. It provides multiple methods for doing so.
Want to pin apps to the Windows 11 taskbar? This article will show you how. We’ll explore some of the most effective ways to do it from the Start menu.
Windows 11 makes it easy to pin apps to the taskbar with just a few clicks.
To quickly pin an app to the taskbar, open the Start Menu and right-click on the desired application. Select ‘Pin to taskbar’ from the context menu and it will be added to your taskbar.
To access an app not found in the Start menu, click the ‘All apps’ button in the upper right corner of the flyout.
To pin an app to the taskbar, right-click it in the alphabetical list, hover over ‘More’ and select ‘Pin to taskbar’. The app will appear on the taskbar immediately.
Pin an application to the desktop taskbar
Windows users can quickly access their favorite apps by pinning them to the taskbar. However, only applications with a desktop shortcut can be pinned.
Creating a shortcut to the desired application on the desktop and pinning it to the taskbar is an easy way to overcome this limitation.
Right-clicking an application shortcut and selecting ‘Show more options’ or pressing Shift + F10 on your keyboard will expand the context menu.
To quickly add an app to the taskbar, simply locate and select the ‘Pin to taskbar’ option in the extended context menu.
How to Unpin an application from the taskbar in Windows 11
Releasing an app requires minimal effort.
Right-clicking on a pinned application in the taskbar and selecting ‘Unpin from taskbar’ from the context menu will quickly remove it.
You can now easily pin or drop apps to the taskbar, making them easier to access.
Final note
If you’re looking for help pinning or unpinning an app to the taskbar in Windows 11, this guide has you covered. Got questions? Reach out to us. And don’t forget to share the love and pass it along to your friends.
