How to pin something to the taskbar in Windows 11
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1. How can I pin apps to the taskbar in Windows 11?
- To start, *right click* on the icon of the application you want to pin to the taskbar.
- In the context menu that appears, select the option*"Further"*.
- Then choose the option *»Pin to taskbar»*.
2. Is it possible to pin folders to the taskbar in Windows 11?
- First, open file explorer and *navigate to the folder you want to pin to the taskbar*.
- Once you have located the folder, *right click* about her.
- In the context menu, select the option *»Pin to taskbar»*.
3. Can I pin websites to the taskbar in Windows 11?
- Open your web browser and *navigate to the website you want to pin to the taskbar in Windows 11*.
- Once on site, *click on the three dots icon* in the upper right corner of the browser to open the options menu.
- Select the option *»More tools»* and then *»Create shortcut»* in the dropdown menu.
- Finally, choose the option *»Pin to taskbar»* when the pop-up message appears.
4. How can I change the order of pinned items on the Windows 11 taskbar?
- *Click and hold the item you want to move* on the taskbar.
- *Drag the element* to the desired position on the taskbar. You will see the other elements move to make room for the new order.
- Once you are satisfied with the new position, *releases the mouse click* to fix the element in place.
5. Is it possible to pin multiple instances of the same application to the taskbar in Windows 11?
- First, *open the app you want to pin to the taskbar* if it is not already in operation.
- Next, *right click* on the application icon on the taskbar.
- Select option *»Pin this program to the taskbar»*. You'll see the app pinned as a new instance to the taskbar.
6. How can I remove pinned items from the taskbar in Windows 11?
- To start, *right click* on the icon of the item you want to remove from the taskbar.
- In the context menu that appears, select the option *»Unpin from taskbar»*.
- Alternatively, if the item is an open application, *right click* on its icon in the taskbar and select the option *"Close the window"* to remove it from the taskbar.
7. Can I customize the size of pinned items on the Windows 11 taskbar?
- *Right click* in an empty area of the taskbar to open the taskbar context menu.
- Scroll down and select the option*»Taskbar settings»*.
- On the settings page, look for the section *»Icon size»* and adjust the slider to change the size of items pinned to the taskbar.
8. Can I hide pinned items in the Windows 11 taskbar?
- First of all, *right click* in an empty area of the taskbar to open the taskbar context menu.
- Scroll down and select the option *»Taskbar settings»*.
- On the settings page, look for the section *»Notification area»* and activate the option *»Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode»*.
9. Can I add additional widgets or shortcuts to the Windows 11 taskbar?
- To add a widget to the taskbar, *right click* in an empty area of the taskbar.
- Select option *"Tools"* and then *»Add widget»* in the context menu that appears.
- To add a shortcut, *navigate to the file, folder or website you want to pin to the taskbar and follow the steps mentioned in the previous questions*.
10. How can I reset Windows 11 taskbar to its default settings?
- Open the *Windows Settings* by clicking on the icon *"Start"* and selecting the corresponding option.
- In settings, navigate to the section *"Personalization"* and select *»Taskbar»*.
- Scroll down and select the option *"Restore"* to reset Windows 11 taskbar settings to their default settings.
Until next time, geekplay! Don't forget to pin your favorite apps to the taskbar in Windows 11 to always have quick access. See you soon! How to pin something to the taskbar in Windows 11.
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