Searching the Start Menu

Searching the Start Menu

How do I search for a program?

  1. Click the ‘Start/Windows’ button in the taskbar.
  2. Search box in the start menuClick in the ‘Search’ bar at the top.
  3. Type the name of the program.
  4. Search results in Windows 11If your chosen program is listed in the search results, click its name once (A) or click ‘Open’ (B) to run the program.

How do I pin icons to the start menu or taskbar?

  1. Search for a program using the instructions above.
  2. Search and pin programWhen the program is listed:
    1. Right click on the name.
    2. Choose ‘Pin to Start’ or ‘Pin to Taskbar’.

    OR

    1. Choose ‘Pin to Start’ or ‘Pin to Taskbar’ in the right hand section of the window.

More commands in search results in start menuNOTE: If the options are not on display under the title of the program click the down pointing arrow to display them (D).