To pin apps to the taskbar On the Start screen, press and hold or right-click the app, and then tap or click Pin to taskbar (you can also do this in the Apps view). – or – If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold or right-click the app's taskbar button, and then tap or click Pin this program to taskbar . To add shortcuts to the desktop Press and hold or right-click the desktop, tap or click New , and then tap or click Shortcut. Enter the location of the item or tap or click Browse to find the item in File Explorer.