How Do I Hide the Taskbar in Windows 11?

Heres how to hide the taskbar in Windows 11:

Right-pick the taskbar and selectTaskbar options.

smack the box next toAutomatically hide the Taskbar.

Taskbar Settings in the Windows 11 taskbar right-click menu.

The taskbar will disappear.

To bring the taskbar back, move your mouse to the bottom of the screen.

When you move your mouse away from the bottom of the screen, the taskbar will disappear again.

Taskbar behaviors highlighted in Windows 11 taskbar settings.

Why Is My Windows Taskbar Not Hiding?

When you hide the taskbar in Windows 11, several things can cause it to pop back up.

So if your taskbar isnt hiding when its supposed to, a notification or app likely needs attention.

Automatically hide the taskbar highlighted in Windows 11 taskbar settings.

Why Wont the Taskbar Show On My Second Monitor in Windows 11?

For example, you might have the taskbar appear only on your primary monitor or appear on both.

In some cases, this is because ofpinned apps.

The taskbar hidden highlighted in Windows 11

FAQ

You cancustomize Windows 11using the Personalization option to make the taskbar transparent.

Go toStart>prefs>Personalization>Colorsand toggleTransparency effectstoOn.

Go toWindows prefs>System>Sound>Volume mixer.

The auto-hidden taskbar highlighted in Windows 11 reappearing with a mouseover

When the volume mixer window opens, right-choose the icon on the taskbar and selectPin to taskbar.