Effectively Ungroup App Windows in Windows 11 Taskbar: Never Combine Taskbar Buttons with Hidden Labels
Windows 11 has introduced a new taskbar design that groups multiple windows of the same app into a single button. While this can help save space on the taskbar, it can also make it difficult to quickly find and switch between different windows. In this article, we will show you how to effectively ungroup app windows in the Windows 11 taskbar by enabling the "Never combine taskbar buttons" and "Hide labels" options.
Enabling "Never Combine Taskbar Buttons" Option
To ungroup app windows in the Windows 11 taskbar, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the taskbar and select "Taskbar settings" from the context menu.
- In the Taskbar settings window, find the "Combine taskbar buttons" option.
- Click on the dropdown menu and select "Never" to disable the grouping of app windows in the taskbar.
Enabling "Hide Labels" Option
In addition to ungrouping app windows, you can also hide the labels under the taskbar buttons to save even more space. Here's how:
- Go back to the Taskbar settings window and find the "Taskbar behaviors" section.
- Find the "Taskbar alignment" option and select "Center" to align the taskbar icons to the center of the screen.
- Find the "Show badges on taskbar buttons" option and turn it off to hide the number badges on the taskbar buttons.
- Find the "Taskbar corner overflow" option and turn it off to hide the overflow menu on the taskbar.
- Find the "Hide labels" option and turn it on to hide the labels under the taskbar buttons.
Benefits of Ungrouping App Windows
Ungrouping app windows in the Windows 11 taskbar can provide several benefits, including:
- Easier window switching: With ungrouped app windows, you can quickly find and switch between different windows without having to first click on the app button to expand the group.
- More space: By hiding the labels under the taskbar buttons, you can save even more space on the taskbar, making it easier to see and access all of your pinned and running apps.
- Customization: By aligning the taskbar icons to the center of the screen and hiding the number badges and overflow menu, you can create a cleaner and more minimalist taskbar that fits your personal style.
By enabling the "Never combine taskbar buttons" and "Hide labels" options in the Windows 11 taskbar, you can effectively ungroup app windows and create a more efficient and customized taskbar. Try it out today and see the difference it can make in your Windows 11 experience!