Managing taskbar icons efficiently is essential for enhancing your Windows 11 user experience. In this article, we’ll dive into the dynamic taskbar icon resizing feature and guide you step by step on how to enable and use it effectively.
1. Introduction to the Dynamic Taskbar Icon Resizing Feature.
Windows 11 Insider Preview Edition (Build 27768) introduces a new feature that dynamically adjusts taskbar icon sizes based on the number of open applications. When the taskbar gets crowded, icons automatically shrink to fit more applications, and they revert to their original size when space becomes available.
2. Step-by-Step Guide.
2.1 Check Your Windows Version.
- Locate your Windows version in the bottom-right corner of your desktop. For example, “Windows 11 Enterprise Insider Preview Build 27768.”
- If you’re not using this version, refer to the instructions at the end of the article.
2.2 Observe the Taskbar Icon Resizing Behavior.
- Open multiple applications:
- Right-click an app icon in the taskbar, such as Microsoft Edge, and select “Open new window”.
- Repeat this process until the taskbar icons shrink.
- Close some applications to watch the icons revert to their larger size.
2.3 Enable or Modify Taskbar Icon Resizing Settings.
- Open the Start menu and select Settings.
- Navigate to Personalization on the left panel, then scroll down to find Taskbar.
- Click Taskbar behaviors and locate the Show small taskbar buttons option:
- “When taskbar is full”: Icons shrink when the taskbar is full.
- “Never”: Icons remain large regardless of the taskbar space.
- “Always”: Icons stay small, whether the taskbar is full or not.
3. How to Access This Feature.
This feature is exclusive to Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 27768. Here’s how to obtain and activate it:
3.1 Download and Install the Insider Preview Version.
- Use UUP Dump to get the Windows Insider Preview installation file.
- Please refer to How to Quickly Download the Latest Windows Insider ISO Using UUP Dump for detailed explaination.
3.2 Activate the Taskbar Icon Resizing Feature.
4. Conclusion.
The dynamic taskbar icon resizing feature is a clever addition to Windows 11, maximizing taskbar usability. If you’re eager to try this feature and learn more tips, subscribe to our premium section for exclusive content.
5. Demo Video.
You can watch the following demo video by select the subtitle to your preferred subtitle language.