How to get rid of the taskbar in Windows 11
Hello geekplay! Ready to get rid of the taskbar in Windows 11 and free up space on your screen? Read on to find out how!
How to hide the taskbar in Windows 11?
- Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- In the pop-up window, find the “Appearance” section and activate the “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode.
- Close the settings window and the taskbar will automatically hide in desktop mode when not in use.
How to show the taskbar in Windows 11?
- Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- Within the settings window, disable the “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode” option.
- The taskbar will remain visible at all times after you disable this option.
How to move the taskbar to the sides in Windows 11?
- Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- In the settings window, look for the “Appearance” section.
- Click on “Start Menu, Taskbar and Action Center” and select the “Taskbar on: Left” or “Taskbar on: Right” option depending on your preference.
How to customize the taskbar in Windows 11?
- Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- In the settings window, you can adjust different options such as align taskbar, show or hide app labels, enable or disable thumbnails, etc.
- Explore the different settings and customize the taskbar according to your preferences.
How to resize the taskbar in Windows 11?
- Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- In the settings window, look for the “Appearance” section.
- Click “Taskbar Size” and choose from “Small,” “Medium,” or “Large” options.
How to reset the taskbar in Windows 11?
- Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- Scroll down and click “Reset Taskbar.”
- Confirm the action and the taskbar will return to its default settings.
How to change the color of the taskbar in Windows 11?
- Click on the “Start” button and select “Settings”.
- In the settings window, select “Personalization.”
- Click on "Colors" in the left menu.
- Scroll down to the “Choose your color” section and select the desired color for the taskbar.
How to add or remove icons from the taskbar in Windows 11?
- Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar.
- Select “Show Task View” to see all open apps.
- To add an icon to the taskbar, right-click the app in the task view and select “Pin to taskbar.”
- To remove an icon from the taskbar, right-click on the icon and select “Unpin from taskbar.”
How to fix taskbar problems in Windows 11?
- Perform a system reboot to see if the issue is temporarily resolved.
- Check for available updates for Windows 11 and install them if necessary.
- Scan your system for malware or viruses that may be affecting the operation of the taskbar.
- Reset the taskbar to its default settings by following the previously mentioned steps.
How to customize the taskbar for games in Windows 11?
- Open the Xbox Game Bar app.
- Click the gear icon to access settings.
- Customize gaming taskbar options such as overlay, screenshot, chat, etc.
- Explore the different settings and adapt the gaming taskbar to your needs.
Until next time, geekplay! And remember, to get rid of the taskbar in Windows 11, you just have to right-click on the taskbar, select Taskbar Settings, and then auto-hide the taskbar. See you!
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