To pin apps to the taskbar
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Press and hold (or right-click) an app, and then select More > Pin to taskbar.
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If the app is already open on the desktop, press and hold (or right click) the app's taskbar button, and then select Pin to taskbar.
Note: To remove a pinned app from the taskbar, open the app's Jump List, and then select Unpin from taskbar.
To add shortcuts to the desktop
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Press and hold (or right-click) the desktop, then select New > Shortcut.
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Enter the location of the item or select Browse to find the item in File Explorer.
Notes:
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To delete a shortcut from your desktop, press and hold (or right-click) it, then select Delete.
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If you delete a shortcut, only the shortcut is removed, not the original item.
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You can't create shortcuts for Windows Store apps.