The Quick Launch toolbar is located on the taskbar and is a convenient way to open programs. You can add or remove program icons on the Quick Launch toolbar so that you have easy access to the programs that you frequently use.
Click the icon of the program you want to add (you can find most program icons on the Start menu or the desktop), and then drag it to the Quick Launch toolbar.
NoteIf you don't see the Quick Launch toolbar, right-click an empty area of the taskbar, click Toolbars, and then click Quick Launch.
Right-click the program icon, and then click Delete.
Notes
Removing an icon from the taskbar doesn't delete its corresponding program from your computer.
If you want to stop showing a toolbar on the taskbar, right-click an empty area of the taskbar, point to Toolbars, and then click the item that you want to stop showing.
The work area on a computer screen that simulates the top of an actual desk. You can arrange icons on the desktop, such as the Recycle Bin and shortcuts to programs, files, folders, and various types of documents, just as you would arrange real objects on top of a desk.
Quick Launch toolbar
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Quick Launch toolbar
An area of the taskbar that contains shortcuts to frequently-used programs. By default, the Quick Launch toolbar is located to the right of the Start button.
Program
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Program
A set of instructions that a computer uses to perform a specific task, such as word processing, accounting, or data management. Also called an application.
Drag
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Drag
To move an item on the screen by selecting the item and then pressing and holding down the mouse button while moving the mouse. For example, you can move a window to another location on the screen by dragging its title bar.
Toolbar
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Toolbar
The row, column, or block of buttons or icons, usually displayed across the top of the screen, that represent tasks you can do within a program. For example, in WordPad, the toolbar contains buttons you can click to apply bold formatting to text, print a file, or open a new document. The toolbar buttons provide shortcuts to common tasks frequently accessed from the menus.
Taskbar
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Taskbar
The area of the desktop that contains the Start button and buttons for all open programs. By default, the taskbar is located at the bottom of the desktop, but you can move it.
Icon
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Icon
A small picture that represents a file, folder, program, or other object or function.
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