How To Hide Taskbar in Windows 11

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The hide taskbar feature in Windows 11 is a simple way to free up space on your screen. If you have Windows 11, there is a way to get rid of the taskbar and make more room on your screen.

By default, users of Windows 11 can always see the taskbar. You can hide or show the taskbar by using the Settings app to change the settings.

In Windows 11, you can do more with the taskbar than see your apps and the time. You can change its color, pin your favorite apps to it, and move or change the order of the buttons on the taskbar.

Microsoft gives Windows 11 users a lot of ways to change the taskbar to fit their needs. For example, in Windows 11, you can change from a light theme to a dark theme. Users can even set the items on the Windows 11 taskbar to be aligned to the left or right.

You might want to hide the Windows 11 taskbar when you are playing a game, working on an app, or just need more room on the screen. This piece talks about two ways to hide or show the taskbar in Windows 11.

How To Hide Taskbar in Windows 11

Hiding the taskbar in Windows 11 can help free up screen real estate and create a cleaner look for your desktop. To hide the taskbar, follow these steps:

  1. Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar. This will open a context menu.
  2. From the context menu, click on “Taskbar settings” or “Settings” (depending on your Windows version). This will open the Taskbar settings page in the Settings app.
  3. In the Taskbar settings, scroll down to the “Taskbar behaviors” section.
  4. Locate the “Automatically hide the taskbar” option. You will find two options: “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode” and “Automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode.”
  5. Toggle on the switch next to “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode” if you are using a desktop computer or a laptop in non-tablet mode. If you are using a device in tablet mode, toggle on the switch next to “Automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode.”
  6. Close the Settings app.

Now, your taskbar should automatically hide when it is not in use. To access the hidden taskbar, move your cursor to the edge of the screen where the taskbar is located (usually the bottom), and it will reappear.

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Hide Windows 11 Taskbar using Command Prompt

You can also hide the Windows 11 taskbar using the Command Prompt by utilizing a script that will change the registry settings for the taskbar. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
  2. Type cmd and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open an elevated Command Prompt with administrator privileges.
  3. In the Command Prompt window, copy and paste the following code to create a new registry key for the taskbar settings:
REG ADD HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StuckRects3 /v Settings /t REG_BINARY /d 02000000020000000300000000000000FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0500000001000000000000008403000084030000 /f
  1. Press Enter. This code will add a new binary value to the registry, which will enable the auto-hide feature for the taskbar in desktop mode.
  2. After the command executes successfully, you need to restart the Windows Explorer process to apply the changes. Type the following commands in the Command Prompt, pressing Enter after each line:
taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
start explorer.exe
  1. Close the Command Prompt.

The taskbar should now be hidden. To reveal it, move your cursor to the edge of the screen where the taskbar is located (usually the bottom), and it will reappear.

To disable the auto-hide feature and show the taskbar again, repeat steps 1-6 with the following code in step 3:

REG ADD HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StuckRects3 /v Settings /t REG_BINARY /d 02000000010000000300000000000000FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0500000001000000000000008403000084030000 /f

This will revert the registry settings and disable the auto-hide feature.

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How to Unhide the Taskbar in Windows 11

To unhide the taskbar in Windows 11, you’ll need to disable the auto-hide feature in the Taskbar settings. Follow these steps:

  1. Press Win + I to open the Settings app.
  2. In the Settings app, click on “Personalization” in the left sidebar.
  3. Then, click on “Taskbar” to access the Taskbar settings.
  4. In the Taskbar settings, scroll down to the “Taskbar behaviors” section.
  5. Locate the “Automatically hide the taskbar” option. You will find two options: “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode” and “Automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode.”
  6. Toggle off the switch next to “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode” if you are using a desktop computer or a laptop in non-tablet mode. If you are using a device in tablet mode, toggle off the switch next to “Automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode.”
  7. Close the Settings app.

Now, the taskbar should remain visible on your screen without automatically hiding when not in use.

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