Windows 11 Taskbar Add Folder [new] May 2026

Clicking the icon opens File Explorer directly to that folder. Method 2: Add a Folder Toolbar (Classic Style) This adds a dropdown menu of your folder’s contents directly from the taskbar.

explorer.exe "C:\Path\To\Your\Folder" (Replace the path with your actual folder location, e.g., explorer.exe "C:\Users\YourName\Documents" )

Name the shortcut (e.g., "My Folder") and click Finish . windows 11 taskbar add folder

Right-click the shortcut → Show more options → Pin to taskbar .

In the location box, type:

Right-click an empty area of the taskbar → Taskbar settings .

Right-click the new shortcut → Properties . Clicking the icon opens File Explorer directly to

Turn ON the option: "Show desktop toolbar" or "Select the corner of the taskbar to show more icons" (depends on your update). If missing, use this alternative: