Windows 10 users are treated to a rather prominent search field next to the start button. Not only does it take up unnecessary space on the taskbar, it is also annoying to have this in view all the time, especially when you are not using it. So back with that modest magnifying glass!
Microsoft’s thinking about user interface designs is often a bit difficult to follow. Take that very prominent search field that suddenly appears continuously on the Windows 10 taskbar. As of Windows 10 version 1903, this is the case, to be precise. It is a huge space eater and also comes across as a bit pushy. That old magnifying glass wasn’t that bad! Fortunately, you can return there with speed. First click with the judge mouse button on an empty piece of taskbar, and then – just with left – in the opened context menu on Taskbar settings. To deal with the large search field, put the switch at the bottom Using small taskbar buttons On. Hop: the search field disappears immediately! Extra advantage: the icons on the taskbar are slightly smaller, so that more can fit.
Turn off search function completely
Don’t want a search button on your taskbar at all? Then you can enter it Windows 10 also turn it off completely. You do this as follows: click with the right mouse buttonon the taskbar and choose the option Searchthen click Hide. The search function will then disappear completely from the start menu. Still regret your choice? Then you put a tick next to Show search icon in the same menu item.
This removes the search function from the start menu, but you can still search. Just click once on the Windows 10 start button and type in a keyword. Windows 10 will then still show you the results.
More options
Now that you’ve arrived at the taskbar’s settings window, it’s worth checking out the other options available as well. There may be some tweaks here that will make you happy. For example, if you don’t want the contacts icon to be visible all the time (the little people to the left of the system toolbar), then you can set the switch under Display contacts on the taskbar from. It saves an icon and especially if you never use this thing: get rid of it. Keep it clear and simple.
If you do not need a taskbar that is continuously on screen, then turn the switch below Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode Once on. You will now see that the bar is sliding away. Only when you move your mouse back to the (standard) bottom edge of the screen will it reappear. Can have its charm!
It is also possible to place the taskbar in a different position on the screen. To do this, use the options in the selection menu below Location of taskbar on the screen. There are also some practical options available for users of multiple monitors. For example, you don’t have to show a language bar on every screen, it saves screen space and keeps things clear. In short: it is best to tweak that Windows 10 taskbar!
Open websites quickly
Don’t feel like opening a browser screen each time and then typing in a website address? Then use the address bar in the task bar. To enable this, click the judgemouse button on the taskbar, and choose Toolbarsand then for Address. An address bar then appears on the task bar. Enter a url followed by Enteropens the specified website in your favorite browser.
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