How to Add Start Tiles to the Taskbar in Windows

Switch to the Modern user interface., Pin a Modern app tile to the taskbar., Click on the icon on the taskbar to start the application.

3 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Switch to the Modern user interface.

    Press the ⊞ Win key on the keyboard or click on the Windows icon on the taskbar to open the Modern user interface.The Modern interface features applications and features unique to Windows
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  2. Step 2: Pin a Modern app tile to the taskbar.

    Right click on a tile to bring up a menu.

    Click on “Pin to taskbar” to pin a shortcut of the Modern application to your taskbar. , When you return to the Desktop mode, your application will immediately appear on the taskbar.

    Clicking on the icon will start the program.
  3. Step 3: Click on the icon on the taskbar to start the application.

Detailed Guide

Press the ⊞ Win key on the keyboard or click on the Windows icon on the taskbar to open the Modern user interface.The Modern interface features applications and features unique to Windows
8.

Right click on a tile to bring up a menu.

Click on “Pin to taskbar” to pin a shortcut of the Modern application to your taskbar. , When you return to the Desktop mode, your application will immediately appear on the taskbar.

Clicking on the icon will start the program.

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