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:
In the location box, type:
Click Change Icon (choose a folder icon for best results) → OK. windows 11 taskbar add folder
Right-click an empty area of the taskbar → Taskbar settings .
Right-click the shortcut → Show more options → Pin to taskbar . Turn ON the option: "Show desktop toolbar" or
Here’s a comprehensive guide you can use as content for the topic: .
Expand Taskbar behaviors .
explorer.exe "C:\Path\To\Your\Folder" (Replace the path with your actual folder location, e.g., explorer.exe "C:\Users\YourName\Documents" )