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How to let windows 11 "never combine taskbar buttons"?
How to let windows 11 "never combine taskbar buttons"?
- 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.
I've been using ExplorerPatcher plus OpenShell combo.
Works well for me.
I know many prefer a native solution from Microsoft and I agree. They should absolutely bring Never Combine back. But who knows when if ever it will happen.
So keep pressuring Microsoft to do this but at the same time do yourself a favour try some 3rd party solutions as well.
The beauty of Windows is that it's always been highly customizable and there are solutions (3rd party or otherwise) for everything.
"I've been using ExplorerPatcher plus OpenShell combo.Works well for me."
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The same with me, fine combination. Recommended
- Not directed at you specifically but the constant recommendation to use 3rd party apps is all fine and well, except many of us I expect are using work-issued computers and don't have rights to install anything. The apps don't have the security, licensing ability, or add additional value enough for corporations to add them into their environment as options for end users. We're truly stuck with Microsoft's crap decision and it affects the ability to work efficiently. I am literally missing meetings and Outlook reminders because it combines them on the taskbar. I'm having to add every meeting, reminder, etc... as I see them into my personal calendar so I get a notice on my phone - but that doesn't help for last minute invites.
Microsoft needs to fix this - it's not just an aesthetic preference but a necessity.
