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How to Move the Taskbar to Other Monitors on Windows 11
Also learn how to move the taskbar from one monitor to another
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The new Taskbar in Windows 11 is, most certainly, a very nice feature of this Microsoft OS.
However, some usersare complainingthat the Taskbar is not working as it was supposed to on multiple monitors:
The Windows 11 multi monitor taskbar is not working properly. The taskbar is visible on the secondary monitors but seems to have little functionality or isbroken. Tested this on multiple systems.
If using:When using multiple displays, show my taskbar apps onhas no effect with any setting.
More than that, otherssignaled on Redditthat the Taskar is not showing up on their second monitor at all:
The Taskbar on my second monitor is empty. I tried to reduce DPi to 100%, relogging, restarting. Nothing helped.
Actually, Microsoft already announced that they are aware of this issue and they promise to solve it in an upcoming build.
So, at the moment, there isn’t an actual solution to this. However, we do have a workaround that might help you so read more below.
We also have a guide onhow to move the taskbar from one monitor to another in Windows 10that you can check out.
How do I show the taskbar on multiple monitors?
Can I remove the taskbar on the monitors?
How do I remove the taskbar from two monitors? You don’t have the option of removing the taskbar on just certain monitors.
However, you can revert to showing it on all monitors by performing the same steps and unchecking theShow taskbar on all displays.
We’ve also encountered the question of how you can stretch your taskbar across 3 monitors. Our solution does just that but you can’t actually drag the taskbar to stretch it.
How to move the taskbar to other monitor on Windows 11
Moving the taskbar to a specific monitor of your choice is a very easy task and can be done via Display Settings. The idea is to change the main display and the taskbar will automatically show up on that display.
1.Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and chooseDisplay settingsfrom the menu that opens.
2.On the right pane, click on the display you want to move the taskbar to.
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Scroll down to theMultiple displaysoption.
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Check theMake this my main displayfeature.
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The taskbar will automatically switch to the main monitor you assigned.
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You can now view and use the taskbar from that monitor. If you want to switch it back, simply change the main display to be the previous monitor.
So, if the Windows 11 taskbar is not showing on a second monitor, there is a simple workaround. It’s not ideal, but until Microsoft is solving this problem, we’re stuck with it, unfortunately.
This solution can be efficient if you don’t need to move too often back and forth from one display to another. Additionally, you can useDisplayFusionwhich allows you to add a taskbar on each monitor.
Best tips on how to handle multiple displays in Windows 11
If the Windows 11 taskbar not working properly, we can also wait for a patch from Microsoft that will make things right.
Keep in mind that your system tray icons won’t move, however, we have a guide on how toshow system tray icons on multiple monitors on Windows 11, so don’t miss it. In the meantime, do not hesitate tochange the layout and taskbar to look like Windows 10 again.
Do you know about any other solutions to this problem? Write us a comment below. This might help other users like yourself solve the problem.
More about the topics:Multi-monitor guides,Windows 11
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
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