Smaller taskbar can help improve work flow and make your desktop look neater.
How to make your taskbar smaller in Windows
There are a few ways to make your taskbar smaller in Windows.
1. Use the Windows key + S keyboard shortcut to open the Start menu.
2. Click on the “Task View” icon on the taskbar.
3. Under the “Taskbar” heading, click on the “Shrink” button.
4. In the “Taskbar Shrink” window, you can drag the “Start” and “End” slider bars to adjust the width of the taskbar.
5. Double-click on an empty area of the taskbar to restore the default size.
easy steps to make your taskbar smaller
There are a few simple steps you can take to make your taskbar smaller, without having to resort to third-party tools.
1. Close unnecessary applications
If you don’t need a particular application open on your computer, close it down. This will free up space on your taskbar, and make it easier to access the applications you do need.
2. Unpin your icons
If you have a lot of icons pinned to your taskbar, unpin them to make more room. This will also improve the organization of your desktop.
3. Minimize windows to the taskbar
If you have a lot of windows open, you can minimize them to the taskbar. This will make it easier to access the windows you want, and lessens the amount of space taken up on your screen.
4. Use the desktop
If you have a lot of windows open, you can use the desktop to manage them. This will give you more space on your screen, and you can access your windows more easily.
How to reduce the size of your taskbar
There are a few ways to reduce the size of your taskbar. You can use the Windows 8 taskbar options, the Classic Shell taskbar, or Windows PowerShell cmdlets.
The Windows 8 taskbar options are available from the Charms menu. Under the Taskbar tab, you can select one of the following options:
Hide the taskbar
Show the taskbar only when the cursor is in the taskbar area
Show the taskbar always
The Classic Shell taskbar is available when you install the Classic Shell extension. Under the Taskbar tab, you can select one of the following options:
Hide the taskbar
Show the taskbar only when the cursor is in the taskbar area
Show the taskbar always
The Windows PowerShell cmdlets are available from the Start screen. Open the Powershell console, and type the following command:
Set-ItemProperty -Path ‘C:WindowsSystem32Taskbar’ -Name ‘HideTaskbar’ -Value ‘true’
How to make your taskbar less obtrusive
There’s nothing more frustrating than having to scroll to the bottom of your screen just to see what’s new in your email inbox or to see what’s playing on your YouTube channel. Fortunately, you can make your taskbar less obtrusive by hiding certain icons and features.
To hide an icon from the taskbar, right-click on the icon and select “Pin to taskbar.” To hide a feature from the taskbar, right-click on the feature and select “Hide.”
You can also rearrange the icons on the taskbar by selecting “Taskbar” in the “View” menu and then “Arrange icons on taskbar.”
How to make the most of your taskbar space
There are a few things you can do in order to make the most of your taskbar space and improve your productivity:
1. Consolidate your programs. If you have a lot of small programs installed, consider consolidating them into one larger program. This will save some space on your taskbar, and you’ll be able to access all of the programs easier.
2. Use custom icons. If you have a lot of small programs installed, you can use custom icons to make them easier to identify. This will save space on your taskbar, and you’ll be able to access the programs faster.
3. Use virtual desktops. If you have a lot of programs open at the same time, you can use virtual desktops to help you manage them. This will save space on your taskbar, and you’ll be able to multitask more effectively.
Conclusion
Taskbar size is a personal preference. You can make it smaller or larger depending on your needs. You can also use a taskbar manager to customize it to your liking.
