Your Question: Why Is My Taskbar So Big on Windows 10?
Contents to Fix – First Right Click on Task Bar and Ensure “Lock the Task Bar” Is Not Checked. Right Click the Task Bar Again and Choose “Taskbar Settings”...
TO FIX – First right click on task bar and ensure “lock the task bar” is NOT checked. Right click the task bar again and choose “Taskbar Settings” then make sure “Automatically Hide the Task Bar in Desktop mode” and “Automatically Hide the Task Bar in Tablet mode” is OFF.
How do I reduce the size of my taskbar in Windows 10?
If you want the Windows 10 taskbar to be even smaller, you have to edit its settings.
- Right-click the taskbar and chose Taskbar settings.
- Locate the Use small taskbar buttons option from the right pane and select the button next to it. The taskbar will immediately become noticeably smaller.
Why did my taskbar get so big?
Start by right-clicking on the taskbar. Look for the setting “Lock the taskbar”. If it’s checked, your taskbar is locked and you will not be able to resize or move it. If you want to make a change, make sure it’s unchecked.
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