How to Pin Any File or Folder Directly to the Windows 11 Taskbar
Are you frustrated that Windows 11 only lets you pin apps to your taskbar? If you have a specific spreadsheet, PDF, or project folder that you access dozens of times a day, pinning it directly to the taskbar can save you massive amounts of time.
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In this video, we show you a simple "Explorer trick" to bypass the Windows 11 restriction. You'll learn how to turn any file into a pinnable shortcut and how to customize the icon so your taskbar stays organized and professional.
0:00 - Introduction: The limitation of pinning files in Windows 11
0:40 - Creating a shortcut for your file or folder
1:05 - Modifying the Shortcut Target with the "Explorer" prefix
1:22 - Why your icon changed and how to fix it
2:10 - Live Demo: Pinning a PDF and a Notepad file
3:27 - Applying the same trick to specific Folders
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Create a Shortcut
1 - Right-click the file or folder you want to pin.
2 - Select Show more options - Create shortcut (or copy the file and select "Paste shortcut" on your desktop).
Step 2: Modify the Shortcut Target
1 - Right-click your new shortcut and select Properties.
2 - In the Shortcut tab, look at the Target field.
3 - Move your cursor to the very beginning of the path and type explorer followed by a space.
Example: If the target was "C:\Docs\Project.pdf", it should now look like explorer "C:\Docs\Project.pdf"
4 - Click Apply. You will notice the icon change to a folder icon.
Step 3: Restore the Icon
1 - In the same Properties window, click the Change Icon button.
2 - You can choose from the default Windows icons or click Browse to use a custom .ico file you’ve downloaded.
3 - Click OK on all windows to save the changes.
Step 4: Pin to Taskbar
1 - Drag your modified shortcut and drop it onto your Taskbar.
2 - You can now delete the shortcut from your desktop; the pinned icon will remain and open your specific file or folder directly!
Here is a link to a website where you can download free icon (ico) files.
https://icon-icons.com/
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