For years, users have wondered why on earth Microsoft wouldnât make the taskbar customizable and usable across multiple monitors. Luckily Windows 8 and 10 include a new feature that makes it much better. Hereâs a quick look for those that havenât already seen them.
The new Taskbar in Windows 8 (and Windows 10) finally spans multiple monitors, and can be customized so that the taskbar buttons on each monitor are the buttons for windows open on that monitor. You can also make both taskbars show all windows if you choose.
Tweaking the Multi-Monitor Taskbar
To access the new settings, head into Taskbar Properties by right-clicking on the Taskbar and choosing Properties. Once there, youâll see the âMultiple displaysâ section at the bottom of the dialog, where you can quickly check the box to enable or disable showing the taskbar across displays.
The âShow taskbar buttons onâ drop-down lets you choose where the buttons appear. For example, the screenshot at the beginning of this article was from the primary Taskbar, and this one is from the Taskbar on the second monitor:
Want to make bigger taskbar buttons on the second monitor? You can also change the âButtons on other taskbarsâ setting.
Itâs all very simple, and youâve probably already come across this if youâve spent more than a few minutes in Windows 8 or 10⊠but for those that havenât, itâs great to know that Windows finally gives us a multi-monitor taskbar.
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