Windows 11 Taskbar Shortcut [new] May 2026

My Win + 2 shortcut opens the wrong app. Fix: You’ve rearranged icons. Close all apps, then press Win + 1 , Win + 2 , etc., to see which icon corresponds to which number. Drag them into the correct order.

What’s the one app you always keep in position 1? (Mine is File Explorer). Let me know in the comments—or share your own taskbar shortcut tricks. Found this helpful? 📌 Pin this article (pun intended) and check out my guide on Windows 11 PowerToys: The Hidden Productivity Suite next. Tags: Windows 11, taskbar shortcuts, productivity, keyboard shortcuts, Windows tips windows 11 taskbar shortcut

Struggling with the new Windows 11 taskbar? Learn how to pin any app, create keyboard shortcuts, and customize your workflow for maximum productivity. Introduction: The Love-Hate Relationship with the New Taskbar When Microsoft released Windows 11, the taskbar received its most dramatic redesign in a decade. Icons moved to the center, the context menu lost its right-click powers, and the classic "never combine" labels vanished. My Win + 2 shortcut opens the wrong app