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huali1405
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Jul 02, 2021
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How to let windows 11 "never combine taskbar buttons"?

How to let windows 11 "never combine taskbar buttons"?
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    Heather_Poulsen
    Jul 30, 2024
    The November 2023 update added “never combined” mode on the taskbar for Windows 11. To find this feature, go to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors. Set Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels to Never. It also added a separate setting for turning this feature on for other taskbars when you use multiple monitors.
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alexandertogard
Copper Contributor
Oct 27, 2021

This is just a wierd choice of UX. Very Apple-like, not very user friendly at all. MS, know your audience!

 

PS: The function of (windows-button + Tab) which brings up all my windows in an orderly fashion is the only thing keeping me from installing win 10 again, if that is at all possible. This is a lot less effective than just glancing at the taskbar that I did before to choose the right window, but it's better than nothing.