Windows 10 offers a variety of features to customize the taskbar to make it more personal and useful. The taskbar is located at the bottom of your screen and serves as a launching pad for programs, icons, and other items on your desktop. To customize the taskbar in Windows 10, you can:
1. Change the Taskbar Position
You can move the taskbar to the sides of your screen or the top of your screen if you prefer. To do this, right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar Settings” from the contextual menu. Then, under the “Taskbar Location on Screen” section, select either “Bottom,” “Left,” or “Right.”
2. Resize the Taskbar
You can adjust the size of the taskbar by increasing or decreasing its height. To do this, right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar Settings.” Then, under the “Taskbar Size and Position” section, move the slider to the desired height.
3. Pin Items to the Taskbar
You can pin programs, folders, and documents to the taskbar for easy access. To do this, simply drag and drop the item to the taskbar. You can also right-click on the item and select “Pin to Taskbar” from the contextual menu.
4. Customize the Taskbar Background
You can customize the taskbar background with a solid color or an image. To do this, right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar Settings.” Under the “Background” section, select either “Solid color” or “Picture” depending on your preference.
5. Automatically Hide the Taskbar
If you want to hide the taskbar when not in use, you can set it to automatically hide. To do this, right-click on the taskbar and select “Taskbar Settings.” Under the “Taskbar Appearance” section, check the box next to “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode.”
6. Customize Taskbar Icons
You can customize the icons on the taskbar to better distinguish them from each other. To do this, right-click on the icon and select “Properties” from the contextual menu. Under the “Shortcut” tab, click the “Change Icon” button and select an icon of your choice.
These are just some of the ways that you can customize the taskbar in Windows 10. By taking the time to personalize it to your liking, you’ll be able to make it easier to access and launch programs, folders, and documents.