Pinning Microsoft 365 to your Taskbar or Start Menu provides quick and easy access to launch the application whenever you need it. It saves you time by eliminating the need to search for the app every time you want to open it.
Pinning Microsoft 365 to the Taskbar
A common and efficient way to keep Microsoft 365 readily available is by pinning it directly to your Windows Taskbar. This places a shortcut icon on the bar at the bottom (or side) of your screen, just like other frequently used apps.
Based on the standard method: Right-click on the Microsoft 365 app and select More Pin to Taskbar. This action adds the app's icon to your Taskbar.
Here's a step-by-step guide to pinning Microsoft 365 to your Taskbar:
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Locate the Microsoft 365 App: First, you need to find the Microsoft 365 application icon. You can typically find it in a few places:
- In the Start Menu: Click the Windows Start button and look through your list of applications. The Microsoft 365 app might be under "Microsoft 365" or "Office".
- Using Windows Search: Click the Search icon (magnifying glass) or the search bar on your Taskbar and type "Microsoft 365".
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Right-Click the App: Once you've found the Microsoft 365 app icon (either in the Start Menu list or search results), right-click on it. This will open a context menu with various options.
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Select 'More': In the context menu that appears, hover your mouse over or click on the option labeled More. A sub-menu will pop out.
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Choose 'Pin to Taskbar': From the sub-menu that appears after clicking 'More', select the option Pin to Taskbar.
Once you select "Pin to Taskbar," the Microsoft 365 icon will instantly appear on your Taskbar. You can now simply click this icon anytime to launch the application.
Alternative: Pinning to the Start Menu
While the provided reference specifically details pinning to the Taskbar, you might also want to pin Microsoft 365 to your Start Menu for quick access there. The process is very similar:
- Locate the Microsoft 365 app (as described above).
- Right-click on the app icon.
- In the context menu, select Pin to Start.
This will add a tile or icon for Microsoft 365 to your Start Menu layout, making it easily accessible when you open the Start Menu.
Pinning helps personalize your workspace, placing your most-used applications like Microsoft 365 just a click away, whether on the Taskbar or within the Start Menu.
