Recipe 5.7. Adding a Shortcut to a Disk, Folder, or Internet Address to the Taskbar

Problem

You want to add a shortcut to your Taskbar that, when clicked, will open to a specific folder, let you choose from any folder on a hard disk, or launch to an Internet address.

Solution

Using a graphical user interface

1. Right-click on the Toolbar and from the menu that appears, make sure that there is no check next to Lock the Taskbar.

2. From the menu that appears, choose Toolbars New Toolbar.

3. Click on OK.

4. If you're satisfied with the position of the new toolbar, and want to lock it in position, right-click on the Taskbar and put a check next to Lock the Taskbar. Otherwise, you can move its position by dragging the handle that appears to the left of the new toolbar.

See Also

Recipe 5.6 for information on how to add an Address Bar to the Taskbar