Windows 11 users can now enjoy the flexibility of smaller Taskbar icons, a feature that has made a welcome return after its absence at the launch of the operating system. While earlier versions included a straightforward “Use small Taskbar buttons” option, this setting was notably missing in Windows 11. Microsoft has since reinstated the feature, albeit with a twist: unlike before, where enabling smaller icons also reduced the Taskbar’s height, the new implementation maintains the Taskbar’s height while simply adjusting the icon size.
<h2 class="article-bodysection” id=”section-how-to-enable-smaller-icons-in-the-taskbar-on-windows-11″>How to enable smaller icons in the Taskbar on Windows 11
To customize your Taskbar with smaller app icons, follow these straightforward steps:
- Open Settings.
- Click on Personalization.
- Navigate to the Taskbar page located on the right side.
- Click on the Taskbar behaviors setting.
- (Option 1) Choose the “Always” option in the “Show smaller taskbar buttons” setting to display smaller icons.
- (Option 2) Select the “When taskbar is full” option to retain the original size, with smaller icons appearing when the Taskbar has sufficient space.
- (Option 3) Opt for the Never option to maintain regular-size icons in the Taskbar.
Upon completing these steps, your Taskbar will reflect the size of application icons based on your selected configuration.
<h3 class="article-bodysection” id=”section-faqs-about-using-smaller-icons-in-the-taskbar”>FAQs about using smaller icons in the Taskbar
Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the option to set smaller icons in the Taskbar:
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