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 …

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 news, and …

By default, all minimized Microsoft Outlook windows and items are displayed on the taskbar. When Outlook is running, the Outlook icon also is displayed in the notification area (also known as the …

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 …

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

Jul 22, 2025 · Following the update to Windows 11 version 24H2, Outlook desktop taskbar notifications may not open in the foreground when clicked. This issue may occur if you have other application …

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 …

In addition to receiving live updates on the taskbar from the weather widget, you can also receive updates from other widgets such as sports, finance, and breaking news.