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.

Move Start to the side Typically, the Start menu is centered, but you can change the alignment to the side of the taskbar.

The taskbar runs along the bottom of the screen and includes icons for open applications, system notifications, and the Start Menu. You can customize the taskbar by pinning apps, adjusting its …

Oct 14, 2025 · 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 …

When you have new notifications, the notification bell icon on the taskbar lights up. For notifications that display as banners, you can select the quick action buttons within the banner …

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 …

Search Windows and the web on the taskbar, and search for answers, apps, files, and settings from the web and your PC.

You can find the Copilot app pinned to the taskbar or on the Start menu. Once installed, open the Copilot app and sign in using your personal Microsoft Account. Signing into Copilot gives you …

To check it out in Windows 10, select its icon on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. Here are some noteworthy changes for Windows 10: