Locking Windows Taskbar Guide: Protecting Your Taskbar Settings

This article will guide you through the functions of Windows taskbar, the role of locking the taskbar, and how to lock the taskbar. Start exploring now!

Taskbar function

The Windows taskbar contains the Start button, running programs, and notification areas. It provides quick access to common applications, important system settings, and incoming notifications. By default, it is located at the bottom of the screen, but can be dragged to either side of the screen.

You can resize the taskbar as you want. However, you can only increase its height. The width of the taskbar is not editable. In addition to modifying the position and height, you can further customize the Windows taskbar by fixing applications, changing language settings, etc.

To save changes made to the taskbar, try locking the taskbar. What does locking the taskbar mean? This will be explained in the next section. Please continue reading!

What is the function of locking the taskbar

After locking the taskbar, it cannot be moved or resized. Additionally, you will not be able to use the taskbar context menu to display and hide various toolbars. For example, locking the taskbar also locks the Quick Launch Bar and any other toolbar on the taskbar.

Even so, you can still access all the features of the taskbar, but you can't add or remove anything to it. Additionally, automatic hiding and other taskbar options are still available in taskbar properties. Even if the taskbar is locked, the application can be unpinned.

After knowing what the locking taskbar means, you can decide whether to lock the taskbar. If you insist on doing this, please use the methods provided in the section below.

How to lock the taskbar

This section will show you two ways to lock the taskbar. Just choose one method.

Method 1: Right-click the blank area on the taskbar and click the Lock taskbar option.

Method 2: Follow the steps below to lock the taskbar:

1. Right-click an empty area on the taskbar and click Taskbar Settings . You can also press Windows and I keys to open settings and click Personalization > Taskbar .
2. In the Settings app that pops up, enable the Lock taskbar switch.

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