Windows 10: Taskbar Shows when Application Needs Attention

Is there a way to keep the taskbar hidden when an application wants me to interact with it?Here is a simple example of the behavior I want to avoid.Setting the StageI am using the multiple desktops feature of Windows 10One desktop is for communications, i.e., Outlook and TeamsOne desktop is for development, i.e., Visual Studio and SQL Server Management StudioUnwanted BehaviorI will be working on a project in Visual Studio and something will cause Outlookto tell me it needs my attention, it does this by expanding the hidden taskbarand flashing Outlook in orange.At this point my Visual Studio de

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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.

 

windows 10 home missing pin to taskbar for installed applications

I added a third step to the first suggestion, which worked for me:

1. Choose start> All apps,

2. Scroll to the application you want to pin, right click and then click
Pin to taskbar.

3. When the desired icon tile appears in the desktop box, left click on it and drag it into the task bar.

 

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