How do I add and remove app icons from the task bar?

To manage app icons on the Windows 11 taskbar:

Pin (add) an app to the taskbar

1. Select the Search box on the taskbar and type the name of the app.
2. In the results, right-click the app and select Pin to taskbar.

Or, if the app is already open:

1. Right-click its icon on the taskbar.
2. Select Pin to taskbar.

Unpin (remove) an app from the taskbar

1. Right-click the app icon on the taskbar.
2. Select Unpin from taskbar.

Rearrange app icons on the taskbar

1. Click and hold an app icon on the taskbar.
2. Drag it left or right to the desired position.
3. Release the mouse button to drop it in place.

Use Jump Lists from taskbar icons

1. Right-click an app icon on the taskbar to open its jump list.
2. From there, quickly open recent files or frequently used features.
3. To control whether recent items appear in Jump Lists, go to Settings > Personalization > Start and toggle Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start or the taskbar.

References:

• Customize the Taskbar in Windows