Windows 10: Why doesn't Windows use entire length of screen for taskbar?

Discus and support Why doesn't Windows use entire length of screen for taskbar? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Please see screenshot. Why wouldn't taskbar use the whole screen width, instead of just 60% of it? Thank you for finally bringing back the ability to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by concerned_user17, Jun 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM.

  1. Why doesn't Windows use entire length of screen for taskbar?


    Please see screenshot. Why wouldn't taskbar use the whole screen width, instead of just 60% of it? Thank you for finally bringing back the ability to see all instances of an app you have open, but if I still have to click the ellipse button to see all of them, you haven't saved me any time.

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    concerned_user17, Jun 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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