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How to Add Toolbars on the Taskbar in Windows 10
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The taskbar includes the Start button, buttons for currently running tasks,
pinned apps, custom toolbars, the
notification area, and the
system clock. Toolbars include Address, Links, Bing Search (if installed), Desktop, and other custom toolbars created by the user or by an application.
This tutorial will show you how to add toolbars to the taskbar for your account in
Windows 10.
CONTENTS:
OPTION ONE
To Add Address Toolbar to Taskbar
Note
The
Address toolbar is the equivalent of a URL bar on the taskbar, so you can type in frequently used websites or file locations like in the address bar of File Explorer and Internet Explorer.
1. Right click or press and hold on the taskbar, click/tap on
Toolbars, and click/tap on
Address to check it.
2. If you like, you can
unlock the taskbar, drag this toolbar to how you want it, then
lock the taskbar (if wanted) when finished.
OPTION TWO
To Add Links Toolbar to Taskbar
Note
The
Links toolbar includes your favorite website links from the Favorites Bar in Internet Explorer for quick access on the taskbar.
1. Right click or press and hold on the taskbar, click/tap on
Toolbars, and click/tap on
Links to check it.
2. If you like, you can
unlock the taskbar, drag this toolbar to how you want it, then
lock the taskbar (if wanted) when finished.
OPTION THREE
To Add Bing Search Toolbar to Taskbar
Note
When you have
Bing Desktop installed, you will have the
Bing Search toolbar available that lets you quickly search the Internet with Bing in your default web browser from the taskbar.
1. Right click or press and hold on the taskbar, click/tap on
Toolbars, and click/tap on
Bing Search to check it.
2. If you like, you can
unlock the taskbar, drag this toolbar to how you want it, then
lock the taskbar (if wanted) when finished.
OPTION FOUR
To Add Desktop Toolbar to Taskbar
Note
The
Desktop toolbar let's you quickly access all items located on your desktop and default shell:desktop from the taskbar.
1. Right click or press and hold on the taskbar, click/tap on
Toolbars, and click/tap on
Desktop to check it.
2. If you like, you can
unlock the taskbar, drag this toolbar to how you want it, then
lock the taskbar (if wanted) when finished.
OPTION FIVE
To Add New Custom Toolbar to Taskbar
Note
A New toolbar allows you to adds a custom toolbar with the contents of any drive, folder, or network location of your choice.
1. Right click or press and hold on the taskbar, click/tap on
Toolbars, and click/tap on
New toolbar. (see screenshot below)
2. Navigate to and select the location (ex: Libraries) you want to add as a toolbar, and click/tap on
Select Folder. (see screenshot below)
3. The selected location (ex: Libraries) will now be added as a toolbar on your taskbar. (see screenshot below)
4. If you like, you can
unlock the taskbar, drag this toolbar to how you want it, then
lock the taskbar (if wanted) when finished.
That's it,
Shawn
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