How to Organize Pinned Apps on the Windows Taskbar and Start Menu

Learn how to organize, group, and arrange your pinned apps on the Windows taskbar and Start menu for a cleaner, more efficient workflow.

1. Reorder taskbar icons. Click and hold the icon of any pinned application on your taskbar. Drag the icon to the left or right to your desired position and release the mouse button. The other icons will shift automatically to accommodate the new placement.
2. Pin apps to the taskbar. Open the Start menu by pressing the Windows key. Locate the application you wish to pin, right-click its icon, and select 'Pin to taskbar'. Alternatively, drag an open application's icon from the taskbar and pin it permanently by right-clicking it and selecting 'Pin to taskbar'.
3. Unpin unnecessary applications. Identify the apps you no longer need on your taskbar. Right-click the app icon and select 'Unpin from taskbar'. This action removes the shortcut immediately without uninstalling the actual software.
4. Arrange Start menu pinned apps. Open the Start menu. Click and drag any application icon within the 'Pinned' section to a new slot. You can drag an icon over another to create a folder, which helps group related applications together.
5. Adjust Start menu layout settings. Navigate to Settings > Personalization > Start. Select the 'More pins' layout option to prioritize application icons over 'Recommended' files. This maximizes the space available for your organized application grid.