How to use the taskbar in Windows
Applies to: Windows 11
Last updated: September 18, 2026
- To pin an open app, right-click its icon and choose Pin to taskbar.
- Drag icons to reorder them. Drag one off the bar and release to unpin, or use the right-click menu.
- Right-click the taskbar and open Taskbar settings to hide the search box, Task view, or widgets if you want a quieter bar.
- Open the overflow arrow at the corner to reach icons that do not fit. Choose which icons stay visible under Other system tray icons.
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