How to Resize Taskbar in Windows 10
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How to Make the Taskbar Larger on Windows 10
If your work requires you to constantly use the taskbar for accessing the Start menu or switching apps, here are a couple of ways you can make the taskbar bigger and more easily accessible.
1. Use the Resize Tool
The quickest method to increase the size of the taskbar is through the resize tool. Here’s how it works.
Step 1:Right-click on the taskbar and uncheck theLock the taskbaroption.
Step 2:Move your cursor to the top edge of the taskbar, and the cursor will turn into a double-sided arrow. Click and drag the mouse up and the height of the taskbar will change accordingly.
Step 3:Once your taskbar is set at a preferable height, let go of the mouse button.
Likewise, if you use a vertical taskbar, move your cursor to the left or right edge of the taskbar and resize it from there.
If you intend to keep the taskbar at its current height,lock the taskbaragain so that you don’t accidentally change its height.
2. Increase Display Scale
When you change the taskbar size using the above method, it does not increase the size of the icons and buttons in the taskbar. If you wish to increase the size of the taskbar along with its icons and buttons, you’ll need to adjust the display scale on your PC. Here’s how to do it.
Step 1:Press theWindows Key + Ito launch the Settings app and go toSystem.
Step 2:Go toDisplay > Scale and layout. Use the drop-down menu underChange the size of text, apps, and other itemsto increase the scale.
As you increase the scale, you’ll notice that the taskbar’s size and the other elements on your PC will increase. In other words, you’ll be seeing a zoomed-in version of the screen.
Note that this method will also increase the text size in apps like Google Chrome, Calendar, Notifications, etc.
How to Make the Taskbar Smaller in Windows 10
If you’re working on a smaller screen and feel that the taskbar is taking up valuable screen space, here is how to make the taskbar smaller on Windows 10.
1. Use the Resize Tool
The resize tool you use to increase the size of the taskbar can also be used to decrease its size. Here’s how.
Step 1:Right-click on the taskbar and uncheckLock the taskbar.
Step 2:Move your cursor to the top edge of the taskbar. When the cursor turns into a double-sided arrow, click and drag the mouse down to decrease the height of the taskbar.
Once your taskbar is set at a preferable height, let go of the mouse button.
2. Enable Small Icons
While you can use the resize tool in the above method to make the taskbar smaller, it will stop at a certain limit. If you wish to go beyond that limit and make your taskbar even smaller, you’ll need to use smaller taskbar icons. Here’s how to enable them.
Step 1:Right-click anywhere on the taskbar and selectTaskbar settingsfrom the resulting menu.
Step 2:In the Settings window, toggle on the switch underUse small taskbar buttons.
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Last updated on 02 July, 2024
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