Windows 10: Combine taskbar not working

Discus and support Combine taskbar not working in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I'm experiencing a problem with the taskbar combine buttons, it doesn't work with all my programs, even Microsoft Edge, as you can see in the images... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Hamdi Zeddini, Sep 18, 2020.

  1. Combine taskbar not working


    I'm experiencing a problem with the taskbar combine buttons, it doesn't work with all my programs, even Microsoft Edge, as you can see in the images below:


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    Can you please provide me with an explanation please, I also having the same issue on my other computer.

    :)
     
    Hamdi Zeddini, Sep 18, 2020
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  2. Paolo Mag Win User

    Problem with a combine taskbar icons.

    Hello,

    In Windows 10, you can personalize the settings of your taskbar. If there are multiple applications opened, same applications will be combined under one taskbar button. If you want to change this setting, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below:

    • Press the Start button.
    • Click on the Settings app.
    • Select Personalization.
    • At the left side of your window, click on Taskbar.
    • Under Combine taskbar buttons, choose Never.

    Kindly update us with the results and if you have further queries, feel free to post back.
     
    Paolo Mag, Sep 18, 2020
    #2
  3. Problem with a combine taskbar icons.

    Thanks for answering.

    What you suggested is not the problem I asked for a solution.

    For more understandable I've attached a figures below.

    I'd like to have it in the right figure(showing the window of program not just a title)

    Im sorry for my bad English, thanks in advance Combine taskbar not working :) Combine taskbar not working :)


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    Dark Illusionist, Sep 18, 2020
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  4. Amit_Sun Win User

    Combine taskbar not working

    Sticky Notes Icon on taskbar is not combined

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    This issue could happen if the taskbar button are not set to combine, you can try the troubleshooting below and check if this works for you.



    Are you facing this issue with all the other apps like notepad, wordpad etc. as well?



    Method 1: Change combine taskbar button to Always, hide labels.



    1. Navigate to Settings > Personalization > taskbar.
    2. Scroll down to and search for
      Combine taskbar buttons
      from the right pane.
    3. Select Always, hide labels from the drop down.
    4. Close settings and check.


    Additional information:
    How to use the taskbar in Windows 10
    .



    If you still face the issue, reply to this post with more information and the

    screenshot
    of the issue.



    Regards,

    Amit Sunar

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Amit_Sun, Sep 18, 2020
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