Windows 10: Can't access taskbar when I'm focused on a full screen app

Discus and support Can't access taskbar when I'm focused on a full screen app in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have auto hide taskbar on, and before I never had any problems. Now, whenever I have a full screen app in focus, the taskbar does not show up when I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DBaker12, Jul 18, 2022.

  1. DBaker12 Win User

    Can't access taskbar when I'm focused on a full screen app


    I have auto hide taskbar on, and before I never had any problems. Now, whenever I have a full screen app in focus, the taskbar does not show up when I move my mouse to the bottom of my screen. It only shows up after I alt+tab out of the app, or use my second monitor. This is very frustrating when I'm working on things such as video editing, and I have to alt+tab or win + d every time I want to open file explorer or a different app.

    :)
     
    DBaker12, Jul 18, 2022
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  2. Josef Bri Win User

    Windows 10 Mail App Focused Problem

    Hi Larry,

    To turn off the Focused & other feature in the Mail app, please follow the steps below:

    • Open your Mail app
    • Click on the Settings icon (looks like a gear).
    • Click Options, and search for the layout section.
    • Under layout, find Focused Inbox. Select Don't sort messages and then hit
      Save.
    We'll look forward to your reply.
     
    Josef Bri, Jul 18, 2022
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  3. Windows 10 Taskbar sometimes on top of full-screen applications

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to change the Screen Resolution and check if this helps. Follow the steps below to do the same:

    • Press ‘Windows ’ key on the keyboard.
    • In the search box, type Settings
    • SelectSystem > Display > Advanced display settings.
    • Under Resolution, select a new value. We suggest you stick with the resolution marked
      "(Recommended)”.
    Also try locking and then unlocking the Taskbar and check if this helps. Follow the steps below:

    • Right-click an empty space on the taskbar.
    • If Lock the Taskbar has a check mark next to it, the taskbar is locked.
    • If it does not have a check mark, click Lock the Taskbar.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Andria Maria Mendez, Jul 18, 2022
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  4. Rose Cal Win User

    Can't access taskbar when I'm focused on a full screen app

    Moving the taskbar

    Hi Kim,

    You can customize your taskbar to pin your favorite apps to it, move it to where you want to display on your screen, and specify how taskbar buttons group together when you have more than one window open. To address your question, we suggest
    that you follow these steps on how to move your taskbar to a different location on the screen:

    • Open Settings and choose Personalization.
    • Select Taskbar.
    • Under Taskbar location on the screen, click the drop-down menu and select
      Bottom.

    Keep us posted if you need additional help.
     
    Rose Cal, Jul 18, 2022
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