# How to Add a Power BI Shortcut to the Screen

> To add a Power BI shortcut to the screen, click the Windows search bar in the taskbar, type Power BI Desktop, click the arrow icon to open options, and choose Pin to taskbar.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-add-a-power-bi-shortcut-to-the-screen/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a017b243f01ed60a4f43a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Let's start by clicking the Windows search bar in the taskbar.
2. Type 'Power BI Desktop' into the search field to locate the application.
3. Click the arrow icon to open options.
4. Choose 'Pin to taskbar'.
5. Now, you can launch Power BI with one click.