Windows 10: Can the taskbar search box be resized (shortened)

I have seen/read the tutorial about showing/hiding the search box ... but it doesn't say anything about resizing.

Have put several icons on taskbar (to be similar to Win 7) but taskbar has to be 2 lines to see them all at one time. If search box was shorter, could see/access all icons.

Tried to use the area divider (between search box and icons) ... slowly moved cursor over divider until cursor changed to line with arrows at each end, then held down left mouse button and tried moving -- didn't work. Tried again holding down right button and moving ... no joy either)

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Problem with Chrome after upgrading to Windows 10

Can you resize it, or perhaps F11 to toggle it? Does it respond if you try ctrl+t or alt+f4?

Can you check if UAC is turned on? Just type it into the taskbar search box to reach the settings.

 

Task Bar and Cortana

Hi David,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. We understand the inconvenience caused and will assist you.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below and check if it helps.

1. Right click on the Taskbar and uncheck the option for Lock the taskbar.

2. After the Taskbar is unlocked, you can resize the Taskbar.

3. Right click on the Taskbar and click on Cortana>>Show search box.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

You can 'Hide' the Search Box, then press Start, (or press WinKey), and simply start typing, the Search Box will mount above the taskbar.

 

Thank you Edwin.

Was hoping for a way to have the search box and only have to start typing but this seems like a good alternative.

 

On mine I right-click the Search and then hover on or click Search on the list and make one of the 3 choices available, usually Show search icon, gives me more room on the Taskbar.

 

If you click on the Windows Icon or press the Windows key you can type in your search