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  1. Casinog71 Win User

    How to Pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows 11


    For ages this question was driving me nuts because Microsoft disabled the toolbar menu on Windows 11 and I use my toolbar all of the time... So if you are still looking for the answer then look no further!…Right-click the folder > Pin to Start > click on the start / Microsoft button > you will see your folder in the Microsoft Office section to the right > Drag the icon to your toolbar. Sometimes the drag feature doesn’t work and you get a little RED no-entry sign. If this happens just right click again > More > pin to Taskbar. Then you should be all set. I found it helpfu

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    Casinog71, Nov 7, 2024
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  2. iko22 Win User

    'Pin to taskbar' Folder and Drive in Windows 10

    Were you using this Tutorial: 'Pin to taskbar' Folder and Drive in Windows 10 ?

    I would check what you have done.
    Right-mouse click on the pinned Taskbar Item, and Right-mouse click again on the listed item. Select Properties from the drop-down list.
    In Properties, check the Target field. Does it say explorer "<path>", or similar? <Path> is the destination to your desired folder.
     
    iko22, Nov 7, 2024
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  3. Vince R. Win User
    Help with Pinning Excel Files in the taskbar

    Hello! PianSa

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community

    Certainly! Let’s tackle this step by step. To pin an individual Excel file to the taskbar, we’ll create a custom shortcut and then pin it.

    Here’s how you can achieve that:

    1. Create a Shortcut:
      • Right-click on your desktop.
      • Select “New” and then choose “Shortcut.”
      • In the location field, paste the actual path to your Excel file (replace the dummy file path).
      • Click “Next.”
      • Type a name for the shortcut and click “Finish.”
    2. Customize the Shortcut (Optional):
      • By default, the shortcut’s icon will be the File Explorer icon. If you’ve already pinned File Explorer to your taskbar, this can be confusing.
      • To change the icon, right-click the shortcut and select “Properties.”
      • In the properties window, click “Change icon.”
      • Choose an icon or download a custom one in .ico format.
    3. Pin the Shortcut to the Taskbar:
      • Drag and drop the shortcut onto the taskbar.
      • Now your Excel file is pinned to the taskbar, and you can open it with a single click.
    Remember that Windows doesn’t directly allow pinning individual files to the taskbar, but creating a custom shortcut provides a workaround. Enjoy quick access to your favorite Excel file!

    I have also tried pinning a specific file into the Taskbar, it seems that this doesn't allow you to pin files directly to the Taskbar but only to shortcuts for applications such as Office programs, Browsers, and utilities: notepad and all. However, you can pin the files inside the file explorer as favorites and this will be pinned under Quick Access.

    I would suggest to use the feedback hub app for this feature to be added in Windows: Start menu > Search Feedback hub app > I have a suggestion: Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app - Microsoft Support

    I hope this helps!

    Thank you,

    Vince
    Microsoft Community Moderator
     
    Vince R., Nov 7, 2024
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  4. Brink Win User

    How to Pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows 11

    'Pin to taskbar' Folder and Drive in Windows 10


    Hello Mike, and welcome to Ten Forums. How to Pin a folder to the taskbar in Windows 11 :)

    This tutorial is for pinning folders to the taskbar instead though.

    The limit is based on your screen resolution for what will show in the jump list without having to scroll.

    Another alternative, is to add a new folder as toolbar on your taskbar, then add shortcuts of folders to the new folder to have them show in the toolbar's menu.

    Taskbar Toolbars - Add or Remove in Windows 8
     
    Brink, Nov 7, 2024
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