Manage Outlook App Pins in Windows 11

Learn how to unpin and pin the Outlook application to your Start menu and taskbar in Windows 11 using the search interface.

July 13, 2026 By Louie

This guide shows you how to manage the Outlook application's visibility on your Windows 11 desktop by pinning and unpinning it from the Start menu and taskbar. Completing this ensures you have quick access to Outlook or a decluttered workspace, depending on your preferences.

This guide applies to any Windows 11 user looking to customize their Start menu and taskbar shortcuts. It is useful when setting up a new computer or organizing an existing workspace.

To customize your desktop experience, you can manage where Outlook is pinned using the Windows search menu.

Accessing the Outlook App Options

First, locate the Outlook application using the Windows search bar.

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Type out in the Windows search bar to locate the Outlook application.

Unpinning Outlook from Start or Taskbar

If Outlook is currently pinned and you want to remove it, follow these steps.

Step #2: Right-click the Outlook app in the search results. — Right-click the **Outlook** app in the search results.

Step #3: Click Unpin from taskbar to remove the shortcut from your taskbar. — Click **Unpin from taskbar** to remove the shortcut from your taskbar.

If you do not see the "Unpin" options, it means the application is not currently pinned to those locations.

Pinning Outlook to the Taskbar

To keep Outlook easily accessible on your taskbar, you can pin it directly from the search results.

Step #4: Right-click the Outlook app in the search results pane. — Right-click the **Outlook** app in the search results pane.

Step #5: Click Pin to taskbar in the context menu. — Click **Pin to taskbar** in the context menu.

Step #6: Click the confirmation notification indicating the app has been pinned. — Click the confirmation notification indicating the app has been pinned.