Learn how to use the taskbar features in Windows. Hide the taskbar, pin an app, change the location, and more with taskbar settings.

Navigate and explore the Windows taskbar. It includes the main elements in the Windows taskbar like the Start button, Search, System tray, Notifications center, and Multiple display.

To check the status of your battery, select the battery icon in the taskbar. To add the battery icon to the taskbar: Select Start > Settings > Personalization > Taskbar, and then scroll down to Notification …

Right-click on the taskbar and in the menu that appears, make sure the option Show touchpad button is selected. Tip: For touch screens, press and hold the taskbar and make sure the option Show …

Oct 14, 2025 · This option allows you to personalize your Windows experience by applying your chosen accent color to the Start menu, taskbar, and action center. When enabled, the accent color you …

To review items that you have marked complete, you can change the view settings. This view is useful for reviewing all completed items, or to reactivate a completed task and set a new due date.

View your Microsoft 365 calendar directly from the Windows taskbar, see what’s next, join meetings, and take quick actions without losing focus. Key features include: Find events fast – Search by meeting …

Oct 14, 2025 · This feature is similar to Alt + Tab, but it offers a more comprehensive view. In Task View, you can click on any window to bring it to the foreground, create new desktops, and drag and …

By default, the date and time are shown in the system tray of the taskbar. To hide the date and time from the system tray, or to add it back to the system tray if it's hidden: To add the date and time to the …

You can view your location's current weather conditions directly on the taskbar and hover over the icon to see concise, scannable information on topics like sports, stocks, local news, and breaking headlines.