Learn how to customize the Windows Start menu, pin or unpin apps, adjust the layout, and personalize its appearance to enhance your productivity and user experience.
The taskbar allows you to pin your favorite apps for easy access, view open applications, and manage system notifications. It also includes the Start menu, search bar, and system tray, making it a central hub for navigating and controlling various aspects of the system.
You can pin your favorite apps, search for files, and access system settings from here. To open Start, press the Windows key on your keyboard, typically located between the Ctrl and Alt keys, or select it with your mouse.
In addition to the list of all apps, your computer might have some apps and folders pinned to the Start menu for quick access. They are laid out in a grid of tiles.
You can now quickly access your Android device or iPhone® directly from the Start menu. This includes easy setup for new users, access to phone features like messages and calls, and the ability to share files between devices - all from the Start menu.
In your day-to-day work there are certain apps you'll use all the time. To make it easier for you to access them you can pin them to the navigation pane on the left side of the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
Het groeperen van pinnen in mappen in het Startmenu helpt uw apps georganiseerd te houden, vermindert onbelangrijke e-mail en maakt het gemakkelijker om gerelateerde apps snel te vinden en te openen.
If you are using Windows 10, right-click the program name or tile, click More > Pin to taskbar. If you are using Windows 11, right-click the program name or tile, and then select Pin to taskbar.
You can find the Copilot app pinned to the taskbar or on the Start menu. Once installed, open the Copilot app and sign in using your personal Microsoft Account.
