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Bronze Contributor

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"?

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.

Brass Contributor

Dec 19, 2021

Nobody begged for taskbar items to be combined in the first place. I'm still salty that it was introduced and made default since Windows 7. I've been setting it back to never combine ever since.

peace2000
Copper Contributor
Dec 20, 2021
Cougie

Exactly the same! I never liked this change either when I upgraded to Win 7 but didn't complain because I could change it back. But now it's a different story...

Small buttons are also annoying because it's harder to quickly press them, it's easier to click wider targets.
santonkix
Copper Contributor
Dec 20, 2021
Come on Microsoft, that is so unproductive.
Due to job assignments I have many windows opened, how come I can handle all of them ?
I switch back and forth trying to find the correct session, that was a disaster.
Bring back never combine option.
- tlhintoq
  Iron Contributor
  Dec 20, 2021
  Seems every 3rd post of the last couple days has been a reminder to just load the Explorer Patcher and you get this feature back.
  
  I guess nobody can be bothered to read the thread they joined.
  - rcpatnam
    Copper Contributor
    Dec 20, 2021
    That's because there is no native solution. Windows 11 is nascent. You can see feedback prompts a lot many times. This specific feature might or might not come. The solution is either a workaround, wait or adapt. Windows 10 is still pretty good is many aspects, regardless.

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