Windows 10: shrink the taskbar - how it works

If you want more space on your desktop, you can make the taskbar smaller in Windows 10. This is particularly worthwhile for small screens with low resolution. We reveal how to proceed in detail.

Windows 10: shrink the taskbar

Compared to Windows Vista and Windows 7, the taskbar in Windows 10 is relatively high. It takes up a lot of space, especially on older devices that still work with a low screen resolution. Therefore, you can make the taskbar noticeably smaller using the Settings app in Windows 10.

• To do this, open the settings with the key combination [Windows] + [i].
• In the new window, click the "Personalization" button.
• Select the "Taskbar" entry in the left column.
• Finally, activate the option "Use small buttons on the taskbar". The changes are immediately adopted and visible.

Alternatively: Reduce the size of all Windows elements

If not only the taskbar is too big for you, but also the window borders and menus in Windows 10, you can alternatively reduce the size of the display.

• To do this, open the Settings app with the key combination [Windows] + [i].
• Select the "System" category and click on "Display" on the left.
• Set the value under "Scaling and arrangement" to a lower number. "100%" works best with most monitors.

If you need more space on your desktop, you can automatically hide the taskbar in Windows 10.