This post will show you how to disable or enable the Taskbar on tablets in Windows 11. In March 2023, Windows 11 will provide a new Taskbar design for tablets as part of the feature drop (moment 2), which will automatically switch to tablet mode when the keyboard on a convertible device is disconnected or folded.
The enlarged and collapsed modes are available in the Taskbar. By hiding all except the most important icons from the system tray, the collapsed mode frees up more space on your tablet and keeps you from inadvertently bringing up the Taskbar while holding it.
However, in the extended form, the Taskbar has larger icons and is touch-optimized. By swiping up and down on the bottom of your device, you may quickly transition between the two states.
This tutorial will show you how to use Windows 11’s Taskbar for Tablets functionality. (Neither desktops nor laptops will be able to use the feature. Only for gadgets that can be touched.)
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Enable Taskbar for tablets on Windows 11
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Disable Taskbar for tablets on Windows 11
Enable Taskbar for tablets on Windows 11
Follow these steps to activate Windows 11’s tablet-optimized Taskbar:
Windows 11 OpenSettings
On Personalization, click.
On the Taskbar tab, click.
On the Taskbar, select the behaviors setting.
To activate the capability when using this device as a tablet, check the Optimize taskbar for touch interactions option.
The new Taskbar design will appear when you finish the steps and the device is in tablet mode.
Turn on Tablet-optimized Taskbar from Registry
By altering the Registry, you can force-enable the feature if the Settings app does not offer it.
In Windows 11, follow these procedures to activate the Tablet-optimized Taskbar from the Registry:
LaunchStart.
To access the Registry, search for “regedit” and select the top result.
Proceed to the following route:
Choose the Newmenu by right-clicking the Advanced key, then choose the DWORD (32-bit) value option.
Press Enter after naming the key ExpandableTaskbar.
To activate the Taskbar design for tablets, double-click the newly formed key and set its value to 1.
Press the “OK” button.
Following the instructions, Windows 11’s new Taskbar for tablets will become active.
Disable Taskbar for tablets on Windows 11
Follow these procedures to turn off the Taskbar on tablets running Windows 11:
Windows 11 OpenSettings
On Personalization, click.
On the Taskbar tab, click.
On the Taskbar, select the behaviors setting.
To turn off the feature while using this device as a tablet, clear the Optimize taskbar for touch interactions option.
After you finish the instructions, the standard Taskbar experience will continue to function whether you use the mouse or the computer’s touch gestures.
Turn off Tablet-optimized Taskbar from Registry
Additionally, you can disable the tablet Taskbar design using the Registry. These instructions will be especially helpful if the new tablet design activates itself after an update on a device that does not support the functionality, even if they can be helpful in many situations.
Follow these steps to disable Windows 11’s tablet-optimized Taskbar:
LaunchStart.
To access the Registry, search for “regedit” and select the top result.
Proceed to the following route:
Choose the Newmenu by right-clicking the Advanced key, then choose the DWORD (32-bit) value option.
Press Enter after naming the key ExpandableTaskbar.
To turn off the tablet Taskbar design, double-click the newly formed key and set its value to 0.
Press the “OK” button.
Following the procedures, Windows 11’s tablet Taskbar will become inactive.