What is Taskbar?

The Taskbar is a user interface component in Microsoft's Windows operating system that provides quick access to open apps, files, and system settings. It is usually found at the bottom of the screen and allows quick access to key features including the Start menu and task manager.

What is Taskbar?

The taskbar is the bar at the bottom of the screen. The taskbar has one button for each window on the desktop. When multiple programs are running, the button for each program is created in the toolbar. Users can navigate between these programs by simply clicking the program's button. The Taskbar should be assessed based on the following criteria, and additional factors should also be taken into consideration for its evaluation.

Components of the Taskbar

• Start button: The Start button is present at the bottom-left corner of the taskbar. When we click on the Sart button the Start menu appears. The Start menu displays a list of options to perform various tasks on the computer. We can start a program, search for a program, shut down the computer, etc. Using the Start button.
• Search box: The search box helps us to easily find anything on the computer or the internet.
• Task View : To the right of the Search bar is the Task View button. It helps the user to view windows that are opened. The user can easily switch between open windows, or close them.
• Pinned programs and File Explorer: To the right of Task View there is File Explorer and few pinned programs. File Explorer provides users a shortcut way to view the contents present in the computer.
• Notification area: This area is located at the bottom-right corner of the taskbar. Notification area displays time and date.
• Show desktop button: Show desktop button is located to the right end of the notification area.

Customizing the Taskbar

• Change the position of Taskbar: You can change the position of the taskbar by simply clicking on an empty space and dragging it to the preferred location.
• Hide Taskbar: To automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode, you can click on the toggle switch to turn it on.
• Small taskbar buttons: select "Taskbar settings," and then look for the option to show small taskbar buttons. Click on the toggle switch to turn it on.
• Resize the Taskbar: After disabling the "Lock the taskbar" feature, you can simply drag the taskbar to resize it.

Where are my taskbar shortcuts stored?

• The taskbar shortcuts are stored in two different locations, the Start Menu folder and the Taskbar folder.
• The Start Menu stores all program shortcuts under C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu
• The Taskbar folder stores all taskbar-specific settings under C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch