Instead of browsing through numerous folders and looking through files on their devices, users can use this feature in the file explorer to quickly navigate to the file or folder they want.This feature helps users boost their productivity and provides easy access to the data. Here, we’ll show you how to add your most used folders to quick access.
How to Pin a Folder to Quick Access in Windows?
It is possible to pin as many folders as you want which can be accessed from the Quick Access folder. However, only 50 pinned folders will be visible in the Quick Access sidebar. Also, you cannot add any executable files, applications, images, or programs in Quick access.You can use the following methods to pin a folder in the quick access menu of Windows.
From Navigation Sidebar
To pin a folder to quick access from the file explorer, firstly:Your desired folder will now be accessible in Quick Access.
From Folder Menu
You can also pin a folder to quick access from the menu accessible by right-clicking on the folder. To do this:Your desired file or folder will be pinned on the sidebar.
Drag and Drop
You can also drag and drop your desired folder or file to Quick Access to make it accessible from there. To do this:Your folder will now be accessible from the Quick access menu.
From the File Explorer Toolbar
To add your desired file or folder to the quick access from the File explorer toolbar:You can now directly access the file or folder from the quick access menu
How to Remove Folder From Quick Access?
Sometimes users may notice that the Quick Access in their file explorer has files that they do not need. In such cases, Windows gives users the option to remove these folders from Quick Access. To remove the files, use the following method:The folder or file will be unpinned and removed from the Quick access menu
Related Questions
Why is the Quick Access Sidebar Not Showing on My Device?
The sidebar may not be showing because the Navigation pane has been disabled in your system. To enable the navigation sidebar on your device:The sidebar will now be visible.
Does Unpinning a File From Quick Access Delete It?
Removing a file from Quick access does not delete it. However, if you click on delete from Quick access, the folder will be deleted.
