How to add the Teams icon to Windows Taskbar and macOS Dock?

I use Microsoft Teams daily for work on both my Windows PC and my Mac. I’m tired of searching for it in the Applications folder every time and Start menu. Is there a way to add the Teams icon to my Windows taskbar and Mac Dock for quick access on both systems? I’m not very tech-savvy, so I need step-by-step instructions for both operating systems.

Adding Teams shortcut to the Windows Taskbar

Adding the Microsoft Teams icon to your Windows taskbar or macOS Dock can significantly improve your workflow efficiency. Here’s a detailed guide on how to do it on both operating systems:

  1. Open the Start menu by clicking the Windows icon in the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  2. Type “Microsoft Teams” in the search bar.
  3. When you see the Microsoft Teams app in the search results, right-click on it.
  4. In the context menu that appears, look for the option “Pin to taskbar” and click on it.
  5. The Teams icon should now appear on your taskbar.
  6. If you want to change the position of the icon on the taskbar, simply click and drag it to your preferred location.

Troubleshooting for Windows

If you don’t see the “Pin to taskbar” option:

  • Ensure Teams is fully installed on your computer.
  • Try restarting your computer and repeating the process.
  • If Teams is running, close it completely before attempting to pin it.

If the Teams icon disappears from the taskbar:

  • Right-click on the taskbar, select “Taskbar settings,” and ensure “Use small taskbar buttons” is turned off.
  • Check if your taskbar is full. You may need to remove other icons to make space.

Teams shortcut icon in macOS desktop Dock

In your mac OS computer, proceed as following:

  1. Open the “Finder” application from your Dock.
  2. Click on “Applications” in the sidebar of the Finder window.
  3. Locate “Microsoft Teams” in your Applications folder.
  4. Click and drag the Microsoft Teams icon to your Dock.
  5. Release the mouse button when you see a space open up in the Dock.
  6. The Teams icon should now appear in your Dock.
  7. To adjust its position, simply click and drag the icon to your preferred location in the Dock.

Troubleshooting for macOS

If you can’t find Microsoft Teams in the Applications folder:

  • Ensure Teams is properly installed on your Mac.
  • If you’ve installed Teams through the Mac App Store, check the “Launchpad” instead of the Applications folder.

If the Teams icon disappears from the Dock after closing the app:

  • Right-click (or Control-click) the Teams icon in the Dock while the app is running.
  • In the menu that appears, hover over “Options” and select “Keep in Dock.”

If the macOS ox Dock is full

  • You can remove other icons by clicking and dragging them out of the Dock.
  • Alternatively, you can adjust Dock settings to make it smaller or auto-hide when not in use.