How to Make Taskbar Smaller in Windows 10: Step-by-step GuideUpdated 3 months ago

To make the taskbar smaller in Windows 10, right-click the taskbar, select Taskbar settings, and toggle on "Use small taskbar buttons." This reduces the size of icons and the taskbar. You can also adjust scaling in Settings > Display > Scale and layout for further customization.

Key Highlights: Make the Taskbar Smaller in Windows 10

• Use Small Taskbar Buttons:

Right-click on the taskbar, go to Taskbar settings, and toggle on Use small taskbar buttons to reduce the size of taskbar icons and the taskbar itself.

• Resize the Taskbar Manually:

Uncheck Lock the taskbar, then click and drag the taskbar's edge upwards to reduce its height.

• Enable Auto-Hide:

In Taskbar settings, turn on Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode to save screen space by making the taskbar disappear when not in use.

• Reduce Icon Size:

Right-click the taskbar, go to Taskbar settings, and turn off Use small taskbar buttons to reduce the icon size while maintaining the taskbar height.

• Use Third-Party Tools:

For more advanced customization, use tools like 7+ Taskbar Tweaker or TaskbarX to adjust icon spacing, size, and taskbar appearance.

These methods help you achieve a more compact taskbar to maximize screen space and enhance your workflow.