Taskbar Jump Lists: Progressively Wider Lines
Taskbar jump lists in Windows provide quick access to frequently used applications and documents. With the introduction of Windows 7, Microsoft introduced a new feature called "jump lists," which displays a list of recently used items when you right-click on an application's icon in the taskbar. This feature has been carried forward in later versions of Windows, including Windows 10.
Progressively Wider Lines
One of the customization options for taskbar jump lists is the width of the lines. By default, the lines are single-spaced, but you can make them progressively wider to accommodate more items in the list. In this article, we will discuss how to configure the default user account settings for progressively wider lines in the Classic Shell settings for Windows.
Classic Shell Settings in Windows
Classic Shell is a free, open-source software package for Windows that aims to improve the user interface and add functionality to the operating system. One of its features is the ability to customize the taskbar jump lists with progressively wider lines. Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Download and Install Classic Shell
If you haven't already, download and install Classic Shell from https://www.classicshell.net/. Follow the installation instructions to complete the setup.
Step 2: Configure Classic Shell
After installing Classic Shell, right-click on the Start button and select "Classic Shell Settings." In the "Customize Start Menu" window, click on the "Advanced Options" tab. Scroll down to the "Taskbar" section and check the "Enable Classic Jump Lists" option.
Step 3: Configure Jump List Settings
In the same "Customize Start Menu" window, click on the "Advanced" button next to "Taskbar" to open the "Advanced Options for the Taskbar" window. Scroll down to the "Jump Lists" section and select the "Custom" radio button. In the "Width" field, enter the number of pixels you want for the width of each line. For example, to have progressively wider lines, enter "100" for the first line, "200" for the second line, and so on. Click "OK" to save the settings.
In this article, we discussed how to configure the progressively wider lines setting for taskbar jump lists using Classic Shell in Windows. By following the steps outlined above, you can customize your jump lists to display more items in a visually appealing way.