In most cases, it comes pre-enabled.
But still, in some cases, it doesnt come.
Due to this, no one takes advantage of it.
Even if it comes enabled, they dont use it to its fullest.
So read ahead and learn to enable and use Quick access in Windows 11.
What Is Quick Access in File Explorer?
How to Enable Quick Access in Windows 11?
In most cases, it comes pre-enabled.
But if it doesnt come pre-enabled in your case, you might turn it on in your File Explorer.
3.In theOptionswindow, chooseQuick accessfrom theOpen File Explorerto:menu.
How to Disable Quick Access in Windows 11?
2.On the right side of the window, find theLaunchTostring and double-click it to open its properties.
3.In theEdit DWORD (32-bit)Valuewindow, type0in theValue data:field and clickOKto save the changes.
3.Choose theDWORD (32-bit)Valueoption from theNewsubmenu and name itHubMode.
4.Once done, right-click theHubModestring, type1in theValue Data:text field, and chooseOK.
5.After doing so, reboot your PC, andQuick accesswill be permanently gone from File Explorer.
How to Use Quick Access in Windows 11?
In this section, well briefly explain how to use the Quick access function in Windows 11 with ease.
2.Right-tap the folder, and from the menu, choose thePin to Quick accessoption to pin it.
3.If you want to remove the folder from Quick access, you also do so.
To do so, right-poke the folder underQuick accessand choose theUnpin from the Quick accessoption.
Itll clear all the recent files and folders and make the Quick access section look new and fresh.
2.From thethree dots (…)menu, chooseOptionsand clickClearnext toClear File Explorer history.
3.Close theFile Explorer windowand reopen it to get a fresh File Explorer in front of you.
2.Go toQuick access, and then underRecent, right-go for the file you dont want to show in it.
3.From the contextual menu, chooseRemove from Quick accessto remove it from the section.
Hide/Unhide Recently Used Files
you might alsohide/unhide recently used filesin the Quick access section of the File Explorer app.
2.UnderRecent files, right-nudge the file you want to remove from it and selectRemove from Recent.
3.After doing this, the selected file will be removed from the File ExplorersRecentsection.
FAQs
How Do I Get the Quick Access Toolbar in Windows 11?
How Do I Enable or Disable Quick Access in Windows 11?
you could easily get the Quick access toolbar back in File Explorer from the Options section of it.
Why Cant I See My Quick Access Toolbar?
If Quick access is invisible, then it may be possible that its disabled on your Windows 11 PC.
Otherwise, it could be possible that its missing due to some bugs and glitches in the PC.
How Do I Add Quick Access?
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