Windows allows you to pin applications to the taskbar for easy access. When an app is pinned to the taskbar, you will see the icon on the taskbar even when the app is not open.
How to pin apps to the taskbar from the Start menu
- Click on the Start ⊞ button.
- Locate the app in the Start menu or select All to view all of your apps.
- Once located, right-click on the app.
- Hover over More.
- Click on 📌Pin to taskbar.
How to pin an opened app to the taskbar
- Locate the icon of the opened app on the taskbar.
- Right-click on the app icon.
- Select 📌Pin to taskbar.
How to remove a pinned app from the taskbar
- Locate the app icon on the taskbar.
- Right-click on the icon.
- Click on 📌Unpin from taskbar.