Windows 10: Cannot type anything on the task bar and inside setting search bar!

Hi,


I've recently updated my laptop to the newest version of Windows 10, since then I started to notice that I cannot input any keys / characters from my keyboard on the task bar and inside setting search bar. May I know how to resolve this issue? I have no trouble typing on any other apps / platforms including this Google Chrome, Office, and other typing apps. I can literally type on anything except these two.


Thank you for the attention.




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not able to type in the search bar

Hi Rene,

If you meant the Cortana search bar, review the suggested solutions on these threads:

• Can't type in Windows 10 search bar.
• Can't type anything in Win 10 Apps (Cortana, Search, Calculator, Feedback, etc.)
  

Let us know how it goes.

 

Cannot modify Task Bar settings

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if the issue persists.

• Right click on the Task Bar.
• Uncheck the option " Lock the Taskbar."

Hope this helps.

 

search box missing in task bar

the last step helped me where I changed the (small icon) setting in properties to (lock task) bar, when I applied setting changed the search bar appeared.