How to Add Apps to Taskbar of Chromebook – Guide

Chromebooks come with a taskbar that Google calls a “shelf” located at the bottom of the screen for easy access to the apps on your device. There are some apps present by default and you can pin any apps you like. But one important thing you might not know is that you can pin individual sites as well. In fact, you can create the website open in a separate window and mostly turn it into a web-based application.

Pin an app that is currently open

Pinning open apps is the easiest way to keep them visible and accessible. ..

To pin an open app:

That’s all there is to it. You can change the order of your pinned apps by clicking and holding the app and dragging left or right.

Pin an application that is not running

To find all of your installed apps, just go to the lower left corner of your screen and click on the “Launcher” button. This will open up a search box where you can type in whatever you’re looking for. If you want to open the Launcher without having to search, just press the “Search” key on the left side of your keyboard. ..

You can browse your app list, but the easiest way to find it is to type in its name. Let’s use the Zoom app as an example. When I type “Zoom”, the first thing listed is the Zoom app.

To pin the app to the shelf:

Zoom will now always be located on the taskbar, making it easier to access and use.

Final note

Chromebook users can add apps to the taskbar by following these steps:

  1. Open the Chrome browser on your Chromebook.
  2. Click the three lines in the top left corner of the screen.
  3. Select “Settings.”
  4. Under “Personal,” click “Taskbar and Start Menu.”
  5. In the “Taskbar” section, click the “+” sign next to “App Launcher.”
  6. In the “App Launcher” window, scroll down and select an app you want to add to your taskbar.
  7. Click the blue arrow next to its icon and drag it onto your desired location on your taskbar. ..