Learn how to use the taskbar features in Windows. Hide the taskbar, pin an app, change the location, and more with taskbar settings.

Navigate and explore the Windows taskbar. It includes the main elements in the Windows taskbar like the Start button, Search, System tray, Notifications center, and Multiple display.

Oct 14, 2025 · You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and …

To check the status of your battery, select the battery icon in the taskbar. To add the battery icon to the taskbar: Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Taskbar, and then scroll down to Notification …

If multiple programs are running in full-screen mode or an open program is covering the taskbar, you may be unable to switch to another program by pressing the Windows key and then clicking the …

By default, the date and time are shown in the system tray of the taskbar. To hide the date and time from the system tray, or to add it back to the system tray if it's hidden: To add the date and time to the …

Right-click on the taskbar and in the menu that appears, make sure the option Show touchpad button is selected. Tip: For touch screens, press and hold the taskbar and make sure the option Show …

Move Start to the side Typically, the Start menu is centered, but you can change the alignment to the side of the taskbar.

You can declutter your taskbar and simplify the Start menu, use Focus assist to manage your notifications, and use the Immersive Reader to minimize visual distractions when reading a web …

To check it out in Windows 10, select its icon on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. Here are some noteworthy changes for Windows 10: