Windows 10: How do I get my Taskbar anchored to right side to show just 1 column?

I have my Taskbar on the right side of screen in Windows 10. It used to always show just one column, which I liked. For a while now, though, it shows 2 columns, which I hate. I could not find any help in Taskbar Settings or by searching this forum. How do I get it back to showing just 1 column? Thanks!

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Mini-application icon moved to the right side of taskbar

Could you please try the following steps and let me know if it resolves the issue?

1. Open Taskbar Settings:
   
   • Right-click on any blank space on the taskbar.
     
   • Select "Taskbar settings" from the context menu.
     
2. Personalize Taskbar:
   
   • In the Settings window, navigate to "Personalization" and then "Taskbar".
     
3. Adjust Taskbar Alignment:
   
   • Scroll down to the "Taskbar behaviors" section.
     
   • Find the "Taskbar alignment" option and set it to "Center" instead of "Left"
     

 

Multiple columns in vertical taskbar?

Edwin, your taskbar seems to be what I need - but I can't get how to make it...
Could you describe step by step, in a fool-proof way, and since the very beginning, how to make it?
I don't see how to make it by adding a toolbar (?). I made a folder on a desktop, added it as a new toolbar. So I have a new toolbar on my taksbar, and the icons of the open applications keep on being in just one column.
What do I miss...?

 

Taskbar shows up and down arrow

Hi Jerry,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand you are getting up and down arrow in the Taskbar. There might be multiple applications pinned to the Taskbar that is the reason you are getting the up and down arrow.

If the applications are "Pinned" to the Taskbar, you can right click on those icons and select "Unpin from Taskbar". This will remove the icons from the Taskbar when they are closed. Refer screenshot below:





You can open these applications from Start Menu when you need it.

However, if you need all the shortcuts pinned to taskbar, you can follow the steps mentioned below:

Method 1: Unlock the Taskbar

We can unlock the Taskbar and increase the size of the Taskbar. Follow the steps mentioned below and check if this helps:

1. Right click on the Taskbar and uncheck the option
   Lock the taskbar.
   
2. Now, place the mouse pointer at the edge of the
   Taskbar and drag the mouse up.
   

Method 2: Small taskbar buttons

Alternatively, you can use small icons on the Taskbar so that the icons are properly accommodated in the Taskbar. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Right click on Taskbar and select
   Taskbar settings.
   
2. Toggle the switch towards right for Use small taskbar buttons.
   

Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator