To pin apps to the taskbar
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Select Start, select the arrow next to All apps, right-click the app, then selectMore > Pin to taskbar.
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If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar.
Note:To remove a pinned app from the taskbar, right-click the app icon, then select Unpin from taskbar.
To add shortcuts to the desktop
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Press and hold (or right-click) the desktop, then select New > Shortcut.
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Enter the location of the item or select Browse to find the item in File Explorer, then select the location and select OK.
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Select Next, then select Finish.
Notes:
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To delete a shortcut from your desktop, press and hold (or right-click) it, select Show more options, then select Delete. Only the shortcut is removed, not the original item.
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You can't create shortcuts for Windows Store apps.
To pin apps to the taskbar
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Select Start, scroll to the app you want to pin, then press and hold (or right-click) the app. Select More > Pin to taskbar.
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If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar icon, and then select Pin to taskbar.
Note:To remove a pinned app from the taskbar, right-click the app icon, then select Unpin from taskbar.
To add shortcuts to the desktop
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Press and hold (or right-click) the desktop, then select New > Shortcut.
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Enter the location of the item or select Browse to find the item in File Explorer, then select the location and select OK.
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Select Next, then select Finish.
Notes:
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To delete a shortcut from your desktop, press and hold (or right-click) it, then select Delete.
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If you delete a shortcut, only the shortcut is removed, not the original item.
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You can't create shortcuts for Windows Store apps.
