Windows 10: I can't see the search box on the task bar

Discus and support I can't see the search box on the task bar in Cortana to solve the problem; I want to have the search box setting for my search button on the task bar but it does not let me choose that as an option when I right click on the... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by Ben M_218, Mar 4, 2025.

  1. Ben M_218 Win User

    I can't see the search box on the task bar


    I want to have the search box setting for my search button on the task bar but it does not let me choose that as an option when I right click on the task bar and go to search. How do I fix this?

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    Ben M_218, Mar 4, 2025
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  2. search box

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I appreciate your interest in Windows 10.We sincerely regret for the inconvenience caused.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if are able to find search box.


    • Right click on the task bar.

    • Go to Cortana.

    • Click on show search box.
    Now check if you are able to find search box.

    Please let us know if you need further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Divya Murugan, Mar 4, 2025
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    Hi,

    Thank you for your reply.

    - Are you using desktop mode or tablet mode?

    If you are using desktop mode and facing this issue I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps:

    1. Right on the task bar and select
    Cortana.

    2. Click on Show search bar.

    Check if this helps.

    If you are on tablet mode, the search bar will not appear.

    Hope the information helps, if you have any further queries, feel free to post. We are here to assist you.

    Regards,

    Guru Kiran
     
    Guru Kiran G, Mar 4, 2025
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  4. CliffSore Win User

    I can't see the search box on the task bar

    search box missing in task bar

    I have cortana (whatever that is) in my list of apps but how do I get it to the task bar to make this work?

    1. Right on the task bar and select
    Cortana.

    2. Click on Show search bar.

    Check if this helps.

    If you are on tablet mode, the search bar will not appear.
     
    CliffSore, Mar 4, 2025
    #4
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