Taskbar Components
The Windows taskbar consists of various components, each serving a unique purpose:
1. Widgets 2. Start 3. Search 4. Task view 5. Applications 6. System tray
Access Taskbar Settings
Option 1: Right-click (in an unoccupied space) on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings
Option 2: Search for and open the Systems Settings app from the Windows icon (formerly the Start menu).
Select Personalization and scroll down to Taskbar
Adjusting Taskbar Settings
Taskbar Items
Show or hide buttons that appear on your Taskbar
*recommended- adjust your preference for the Windows search tool
System Tray Icons
Choose which icons can appear in the system tray.
*recommended- adjust Show Touch Keyboard to Always
Other System Tray Icons
Show or hide additional system tray icons.
*recommended- Turn on Bluetooth Devices and Microsoft OneDrive for easy access to sync and connect
Taskbar Behaviors
Taskbar alignment, badging, automatically hide, and multiple displays
*recommended- adjust Taskbar Alignment and Combine Taskbar buttons and hide labels to your preference
