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How to Pin Files to the Shelf on ChromeOS

Most users use the Shelf in ChromeOS to quickly access applications, but you can also use the shelf to quickly access files that are downloaded on your Chromebook or in your Google Drive.

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How to pin files to the shelf

Open the Files📁 application.
Locate and right-click on the file that you want to pin.
Locate and select Pin to Shelf.
Once pinned, an icon will appear near the right corner of the shelf. Depending on the file that you pinned, you may see a folder, thumbnail, or document icon.

How to open a pinned file

Click on an icon (stacked) of a pinned file near the right corner of the shelf.
A menu with all of your pinned files is displayed.
Double-click on the file you want to open.

How to unpin a file via the Files application

Open the Files📁 application.
Locate and right-click on the file.
Select Unpin from shelf.

How to unpin a file via the shelf

Near the right corner of the shelf, click on an icon of a pinned file.
A menu with all of your pinned files will pop up.
Locate the file you want to unpin and hover over it.
A pin icon appears on the right of the file name.
Click on the pin icon to unpin the file.