Windows 11 Pin To Taskbar | 2025-2026 |

: Search for the app in the taskbar search box, right-click it in the results, and choose Pin to taskbar .

: Windows 11 doesn't support pinning folders directly. You must create a desktop shortcut first, right-click it, select Show more options , and then Pin to taskbar . windows 11 pin to taskbar

: Click the magnifying glass on your taskbar and type the name of the app (e.g., "Word"). When the result appears, right-click it and choose Pin to taskbar . : Search for the app in the taskbar

If you see “Pin to Start” instead, the app might already be on the taskbar or be a system app that can’t be pinned. Try dragging it instead (see below). : Click the magnifying glass on your taskbar

: If an app is already running, right-click its icon on the taskbar and select Pin to taskbar to keep it there after you close it.