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The Windows taskbar provides shortcuts to currently active programs and applications on your computer. Besides, it also contains links to the Start menu, notification center, calendar and clock. Some users find it easier to navigate the desktop by placing the taskbar at the top, left or right of the screen. Here we will learn how to change the taskbar position on Windows 7, 8 and 10.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: On Windows 8 & 10

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   Right-click an empty space on the taskbar. A menu with desktop customization tools will open.

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   Check if the taskbar is unlocked. Near the bottom of the menu there is an option to "Lock the taskbar". Make sure that this option is unchecked before proceeding to the next step.

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   Click "Properties" at the bottom of the menu. The "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties" window will appear.

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   Click the box "Taskbar location on screen". Select "Left", "Right" or "Top" in the drop-down menu to reposition the taskbar.

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   Click "Apply". Click "Ok" to close the window. The taskbar is now right in the position you choose on the screen.

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   Return the taskbar to its original position. Right-click the taskbar, go back to "Properties" in the menu, then select "Bottom" in the "Taskbar location on screen" drop-down menu. Click "Ok" to exit. advertisement

Method 2 of 3: On Windows 7

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   Click an empty space on the taskbar.

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   Hold down the mouse button on the taskbar and drag it to a new location. You can drag to the top, left or right of the screen.

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   Release the mouse. The taskbar will be in the position you choose on the screen.

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   Return the taskbar to its original position. You click and hold an empty spot on the taskbar, then drag to the bottom of the screen and release the mouse. advertisement

Method 3 of 3: Customize the taskbar

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   Change the color of the taskbar. You click the "Start" button on the taskbar.

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   Type "taskbar" into the "Search the web and Windows" box. Select "Apply color to Start, taskbar, and Action Center" from the menu.

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   Choose a color. Highlight the color you want to select by clicking on one of the colored boxes.

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   Applies to the taskbar. Turn on the setting "Show color on Start, taskbar, action center, and title bar" (Displays colors for Start, taskbar, notification center, and title bar). Turn off the "Make Start, taskbar, and action center transparent" setting. Then close the reset window.

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   Add or remove taskbar features. You right-click the taskbar, choose "Properties" in the menu.

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   Enable / disable taskbar features. In the "Taskbar" tab, you can choose to lock or automatically hide the taskbar, use small taskbar buttons or a combination of these buttons.

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   Select the toolbar to add to the taskbar. In the "Toolbars" tab you can add toolbars such as web address, link, pin or desktop to the taskbar. Click "Apply" to save your changes, then click "Ok" to close the window. advertisement

Warning

• Moving the taskbar can change the position of icons and shortcuts on the desktop. So, you need to manually rearrange if the icons are not in the right place.

Advice

• You can also click and drag the taskbar to the desired location on Windows 8 and 10.