- Adding apps, folders or files to the Windows 11 taskbar is an important trick
- By adding these icons to the bar, you will be able to access them directly avoiding further delay
- How is the procedure to configure the taskbar according to your needs?
Without a doubt, the taskbar is one of the objects of the Windows operating system with which we interact the most. So we have an element there that we can configure in many ways to suit our use. Having said that, If you want to personalize your experience with the latest available version of Windows, Windows 11, in this article you will discover how to add programs and applications to the taskbar in a few steps.
The interesting thing about the case is that we can add these apps and programs to the direct access that this bar represents. You will save a lot of time the next time you want to run one of the software installed on your computer.
But even when what you are interested in adding to the taskbar is not software but folders, files, etc., you will be able to do it easily, so it is one of those tutorials that you should know almost by heart on PC.
By default, the taskbar brings the Start, chat, widgets, File Explorer, Task View, Edge, and the Microsoft Store, the Windows app store. All of these are permanently anchored, although you can remove it if you don’t want them. Making some space to put new applications can be a good idea.
Add apps to the Windows 11 taskbar
In general, we believe that most people interested in this type of solution will want to access their favorite applications and programs in a matter of secondsso let’s start with this option.
To pin an app to the taskbar, while you have that app open, or have it open with this object, right click on it, and click on “Pin to taskbar”.
Alternatively, you can pin an app to the taskbar from the Start menu:
- Click on the Start menu icon
- Find the app to pin, and right-click on it
- Among the options that appear, choose Pin to taskbar
If an app eventually doesn’t appear on Start, you can find it under All appsrepeating exactly the same procedure, in More and finally in Pin to the taskbar to finish.
If you intend to add the Recycle Bin to the taskbar, this will not be enough.
Add folders to the Windows 11 taskbar
As we said, beyond pinning applications, it is possible to pin folders to the Windows 11 taskbar.
- Find the folder you want to pin to the taskbar and right-click on it
- Go to Show more options, choose Send to and then Desktop (create shortcut)
- Right click on the folder shortcut on the desktop, and go to Properties
- In the shortcut option, add the following destination “browser C:UserFolder1Folder2”
- Click the Apply button when you’re done, select Change Icon and go to Browse Icons
- Type “images.ddl” and press Enter. Choose the folder icon you would like and confirm with OK
From then on, the folder’s shortcut icon will display the one you chose, so right click on it, select Show more options and finally Pin to taskbar. That is all.
Add files to the Windows 11 taskbar
As we said, beyond pinning applications and folders, it is possible to pin folders to the taskbar. Probably not as many people resort to this environment customization, but it might work for you.
- Find the file you want to pin to the taskbar and right-click on it
- Go to Show more options, choose Send to and then Desktop (create shortcut)
- Right click on the shortcut to the file on the desktop, and go to Properties
- In the shortcut option, add the following destination “browser C:UserFolder1Folder2”
- Click the Apply button when you’re done, select Change Icon and go to Browse Icons
- Type “images.ddl” and press Enter. Choose the file icon you would like and confirm with OK
From then on, the file’s shortcut icon will display the one you chose, so right click on it, select Show more options and finally Pin to taskbar. That is all.
If you prefer, you can move the Windows 11 taskbar to the top of the screen.
