Windows 10: What has happened to the search box on the Windows 10 task bar?

What has happened to the search box on the Windows 10 task bar?It used to be fairly small and expanded only when searching for something. Now it's taking up useful space and has a distracting icon on the right-hand side. It now looks likeHow do I get it back to normal? I've looked various options in the settings and searched for the problem online, but so far no answers.Thanks very much in advance!

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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.

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  Right click on the task bar.
  
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  Go to Cortana.
  
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  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.

 

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