Windows 10: What happened to the Show Search Box option on the taskbar?

Discus and support What happened to the Show Search Box option on the taskbar? in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I like the search box on the taskbar. It is no longer there. The option to show the search box is no longer available? What's up with that?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by tinaosw, Aug 21, 2020.

  1. tinaosw Win User

    What happened to the Show Search Box option on the taskbar?


    I like the search box on the taskbar. It is no longer there. The option to show the search box is no longer available? What's up with that?

    :)
     
    tinaosw, Aug 21, 2020
    #1
  2. Arjay Dom Win User

    Search box on taskbar missing.

    Hi John,

    This issue with search box may happen if it's hidden from the taskbar.

    To resolve the issue, follow the steps below:

    • Right-click on the taskbar and select Search.
    • Select Show search box.

    Feel free to post back if you have other concerns.
     
    Arjay Dom, Aug 21, 2020
    #2
  3. No search box on taskbar What happened to the Show Search Box option on the taskbar? :(

    Hi Keith,

    Thank you for posting your response in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern about search box in Windows 10.

    Please try the below and check if you can see search bar on taskbar:

    Steps:

    • Right click on Taskbar, move the mouse cursor on to
      Search
      option.
    • Select Show Search icon (You will see Search icon beside Start)
    • Select Show search bar (You will see Search bar beside Start)

    Check with the above and let us know if it helps, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Aug 21, 2020
    #3
  4. What happened to the Show Search Box option on the taskbar?

    Windows 10 1703 update Cortana > Show Search Box option missing

    Hi Melih,

    The reason why you're unable to see the option Show search box when navigating to Cortana is that your taskbar is set to use small icons. To rectify this, the option to use small taskbar icons should be turned off. Follow these steps:

    • Do a right-click on the taskbar and click Settings.
    • Under the Taskbar tab, look for Use small taskbar buttons, toggle it
      Off, and then close the Settings window.
    • Once done, right-click the taskbar again and navigate to Cortana. You should be able to see now and enable the option
      Show search box.

    Feel free to let us know if you need further help.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Aug 21, 2020
    #4
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