Adding or Deleting Icons on the Task Bar in Windows 8

Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Search. (If you're using a mouse, point to the upper-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer down, and then click Search.)

Enter the app name, or scroll until you find it.

Swipe down on or right-click the app to select it.

Tap or click Pin to taskbar.

Right click on an existing icon on the task bar and choose Unpin.

 

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