Hello, dear readers of Tecnobits! Ready to learn something new and fun? By the way, did you know that you can change the size of the taskbar in Windows 10? Yes, that's right, give a unique touch to your desk!
1. How can I access taskbar settings in Windows 10?
- Right-click any empty part of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- A window will open with all the taskbar customization options.
2. What customization options do I have for the taskbar in Windows 10?
- Resize the taskbar.
- Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode.
- Show open windows in the taskbar.
- Customize notifications and shortcuts.
- Add or remove programs pinned to the task bar.
3. How do I resize the taskbar in Windows 10?
- Right-click any empty part of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- In the settings window, look for the “Taskbar size” section.
- Select the desired size from the options: small, normal or large.
- Click "Apply" to save the changes.
4. How to hide the taskbar automatically in desktop mode in Windows 10?
- Right click on any empty part of the taskbar.
- Select the option “Taskbar Settings”.
- In the settings window, scroll down to the “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode” section.
- Activate the option by sliding the switch to the right.
- The taskbar will automatically hide when not in use.
5. How can I show open windows in the taskbar in Windows 10?
- Right-click any empty part of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- In the settings window, find the section »Show open windows in the taskbar».
- Activate the option by sliding the switch to the right.
- Open windows will be displayed as buttons on the taskbar.
6. How do I customize notifications and shortcuts on the taskbar in Windows 10?
- Right-click anywhere empty on the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- In the settings window, look for the “Notification Area” and “Shortcuts” section.
- Customize notifications and shortcuts to your preferences.
- Click »Apply» to save the changes.
7. How do I add or remove pinned programs to the taskbar in Windows 10?
- Open the program you want to pin to the taskbar.
- Right-click the program icon in the taskbar.
- Select the “Pin to taskbar” option.
- The program will now be permanently pinned to the taskbar.
- To remove a pinned program, right-click the icon and select “Unpin from taskbar.”
8. How can I move the taskbar to a different side of the screen in Windows 10?
- Right-click anywhere empty on the taskbar.
- Disable the “Lock the taskbar” option if it is activated.
- Click on an empty area of the bar and drag it to the desired edge of the screen.
- Release the taskbar and it will move to the selected side.
- Reactivate the "Lock the taskbar" option to prevent accidental movements.
9. How do I restore the taskbar to its default settings in Windows 10?
- Right-click any empty part of the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- In the settings window, find the “Restart this PC” section.
- Click »Start» and confirm restoring the taskbar to its default state.
- Wait for the process to complete and restart your computer if necessary.
10. How can I customize the appearance of the taskbar in Windows 10?
- Right-click anywhere empty on the taskbar.
- Select the “Taskbar Settings” option.
- In the settings window, look for the “Taskbar Color” and “Theme” section.
- Customize the color, transparency and theme of the taskbar according to your preferences.
- Click »Apply» to save the changes.
See you later, Technobits! Remember that in Windows 10 you can change the size of the taskbar easily. See you soon!
I am Sebastián Vidal, a computer engineer passionate about technology and DIY. Furthermore, I am the creator of tecnobits.com, where I share tutorials to make technology more accessible and understandable for everyone.