Disable Recent Items in Taskbar for Windows 11

Disabling Recent Items on the Taskbar in Windows 11

If you're a Windows 10 user who has recently upgraded to Windows 11, you may have noticed that the taskbar behaves differently than it did in the previous version of the operating system. One of the changes is that clicking on the taskbar when it overflows will now show the taskbar instead of the app that you were previously using. This can be frustrating if you're trying to avoid having icons show up on the taskbar. In this article, we'll show you how to disable recent items on the taskbar in Windows 11.

Why Disable Recent Items on the Taskbar?

There are a few reasons why you might want to disable recent items on the taskbar in Windows 11. Perhaps you're concerned about privacy and don't want others to see what apps you've been using. Or maybe you simply find the recent items list to be cluttered and prefer a cleaner taskbar. Whatever your reason, disabling recent items on the taskbar is a simple process.

How to Disable Recent Items on the Taskbar

To disable recent items on the taskbar in Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
2. In the Taskbar settings window, find the Combine taskbar buttons option and select Always, hide labels.
3. Next, find the Show recent apps in Start menu option and toggle it off.
4. Finally, find the Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start or the taskbar option and toggle it off.

Once you've completed these steps, recent items will no longer appear on the taskbar in Windows 11.

Additional Tips for Customizing the Taskbar

In addition to disabling recent items on the taskbar, there are a few other customization options you might find useful. Here are a few tips:

• To move the taskbar to a different location on the screen, right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings. Then, use the Taskbar alignment dropdown to choose where you want the taskbar to appear.
• To change the size of the taskbar, right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings. Then, use the Taskbar height slider to adjust the size of the taskbar.
• To add or remove icons from the taskbar, right-click on the taskbar and select Taskbar settings. Then, use the Taskbar items section to add or remove icons as desired.

References

• How to Customize the Taskbar in Windows 11
• How to Disable Recent Items on the Windows 11 Taskbar
• How to Move the Taskbar to the Top, Left, or Right in Windows 11

By following the steps outlined in this article, you can disable recent items on the taskbar in Windows 11 and customize the taskbar to suit your preferences. Happy computing!