How to Pin an App to the Taskbar

The Taskbar is a vital part of Windows OS, allowing to access to your frequently used apps and tools quickly. Pinning apps directly to the Taskbar makes it even much faster and easier to launch them, and avoid looking for them through different menus. In this WiseCleaner article, we will delve into three different methods of pinning an app to the Taskbar. While we focus on Windows 11 here, these tips should largely work similarly in Windows 10 and other versions, too.

Method 1. Pin apps from the Pinned section in Start menu

Pin apps from the the Pinned section in the Start menu to the Taskbar can be done by the following steps:

Step 1. Open the Start menu

Open the Start menu by pressing the Windows key on your keyboard.

Step 2. Drag and drop

Find the icon of the app you want to pin on the Pinned section of the Start menu, simply drag and drop it to the taskbar.

Method 2. Pin apps from All programs in Start menu

If the app you want to pin is not listed on the Pinned apps section, you can follow the steps below:

Step 1. Open the Start menu

Open the Start menu by clicking on the Start (windows) button on your taskbar.

Step 2. Search the app

Find the app to pin by clicking on the All apps button to the top-right corner of the Start menu.

Step 3. Drag and drop

Then, drag and drop it to the taskbar.

Method 3. Pin apps from Search result

If you find too despairing to search for the desired app in the All apps menu, below is another way to simply pin apps from the Search menu to the Taskbar:

Step 1. Open the Search menu

Open Search by pressing the Windows key + S on your keyboard.

Step 2. Search the app

Then search the app you want to pin by typing its name in the Type here to search bar.

Step 3. Right-click and pin

Then, right-click on the matching result and select Pin to taskbar.

Additional Tips

• Can I drag and drop Search apps to the Taskbar?

You cannot drag and drop the apps directly from the Search menu to the Taskbar yet. However, Windows updates itself frequently. The feature will possibly be available in the close future.

• Why can’t I pin the app to my taskbar?

Check if the app you want to pin is not on the Taskbar. You cannot pin an app which is already on the Taskbar.

Conclusion

In Windows, pinning apps to the Taskbar is a simple yet effective way to enhance your productivity. Whether you are using apps daily or want to make your Taskbar more organized, by following the steps in this WiseCleaner Think Tank, you can pin any app to your Taskbar, and then focus more on getting your job done but less on searching for the desired apps through different menus.