Pin Ups in Windows 8

In addition to using the Search charm to launch apps, you can “Pin” your favorite apps and file locations to the Start Screen for easy access.

Touch – To “Pin” an app to the Start Screen, locate the app with the Search charm and swipe-select
on the search result to bring up the App command bar, then select Pin to Start.

To “Pin” a File Location to the Start Screen, locate a file with the Search charm and swipe select on the search result to bring up the App command bar, then select Open file location. Long press on the File Location to bring up the context menu, then select Pin to Start.

Pin Ups in Windows 8

Key/Mouse – To “Pin” an app to the Start Screen, locate the app with the Search charm and right-click on the search result to bring up the App command bar, then select Pin to Start.

To “Pin” a File Location to the Start Screen, locate a file with the Search charm and right-click on the search result to bring up the App command bar, then select Open file location. Right-click on the File Location to bring up the context menu, then select Pin to Start.