Quick Launch toolbar in Windows 11 is a simple and easy-to-use tool that makes it easy to access the most used applications, files, folders and websites. However, there are times when you want to customize the Quick Launch toolbar or even remove it altogether.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to use Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 11 and how to customize it so that it can be more useful for you!
How to Move Quick Launch Toolbar to the Left Side of Windows Taskbar
To move Quick Launch Toolbar to the left side of the Windows Taskbar, here are the steps to follow;
- Right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar location”.
- In the Taskbar Location window, select the Left side or Right side then click Apply button to move Quick Launch Toolbar to the left side of the Taskbar window.
How to Add New Shortcuts in Quick Launch Toolbar in Windows 11
To add a new shortcut, click on the folder icon and choose the command you want to add. You can also drag and drop shortcuts from other locations into Quick Launch Toolbar.
If you right-click on a folder in Windows Explorer or File Explorer, it will show up as an option for adding items to Quick Launch Toolbar.
How to Reorder Icons in Quick Launch Toolbar
To reorder icons in Quick Launch Toolbar, follow the steps below
- Click and hold on to the icon you want to move.
- Drag the icon to a new location in your Quick Launch Toolbar.
- Release the icon when you are done moving it, or let go of everything at once if you want to move multiple icons at once. The icons will stay where they were before being moved, so be careful not to accidentally click one of them again!
How to Remove Icons from Quick Launch Toolbar
To remove an icon from Quick Launch, follow these steps:
- Click on the icon you want to remove.
- Right-click on your mouse and select Remove from Quick Launch.
Customize your Quick Launch toolbar and make it even more useful
Quick Launch Toolbar is a quick way to access your favourite applications, folders, and websites. It’s easy to customize your Quick Launch toolbar and make it even more useful.
You can add shortcuts to your favourite programs, folders, and websites by dragging them into the Quick Launch toolbar’s area in the taskbar. Then just click on any of these items when you want them to open up! You can also move this toolbar left side of the taskbar if you don’t want it sticking out too much from other elements in Windows 11 (like file explorer).
Conclusion
There you have it, a quick and easy way on how to use Quick Launch toolbar in Windows 11. It’s a great way to add shortcuts to the taskbar and make it easier for you to access frequently used apps and files. Just go through this guide carefully and you’re good to go.