How to Autohide Taskbar in Windows 10? (Without any Software)

Last Updated on December 2, 2021 by Tech Queries Team

Windows 10 allows its users to freely customize the desktop. Some users customize their desktop for better workability, and some users customize it for better appearance. Although the Taskbar has been a very helpful feature for Windows users since the first version of Windows, some users prefer to hide Taskbar when not in use. Therefore, we have come with a step-by-step guide on how to hide Taskbar in Windows 10, and how to unhide it.

You might even make it Transparent or change its color, for a change. Check out how to change Taskbar color in Windows 10.

How to Hide Taskbar in Windows 10 PC:

• First, you have to click on the Start button and go to the Settings menu.

• Next, click on the Personalization Option.

• Now, at the bottom of the left panel, you can see the Taskbar option. Click on it.

• Once you get into the Taskbar settings page, Enable the option “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode“.

• As soon as you turn on the option, Windows 10 hides the Taskbar.
• But, you don’t have to worry because the Taskbar appears as soon as you hover the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen.
• Similarly, you can unhide the Taskbar by disabling the option.

In the Taskbar Settings page, you will also find other options like decreasing the size of taskbar buttons, changing taskbar location, and more.

You can also go to the Taskbar settings by right-clicking on the empty space on the Taskbar.

It is not mandatory to keep the Taskbar at the bottom. If you are having issues due to the Taskbar being at the bottom, you can even change its position to the top of the screen, or even either side of the screen. Check this article on How to move Taskbar in Windows 10. Whether you have accidentally moved the Taskbar to other sides, or if you want to want to move it intentionally, this guide will help you.

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