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Porterwer's avatar
Porterwer
Iron Contributor
Feb 01, 2026

What do you Call the overflow menu?

The overflow button when there are several (too many) applications open? Like here:

If so I don't see it, apart from changing the weather forecast in this case, or everything before the Start button.
Otherwise, find a larger screen.

3 Replies

  • Treysil's avatar
    Treysil
    Iron Contributor

    In user interface design, it’s a way to hide additional options or settings that don’t fit on the main screen, helping keep the interface clean and uncluttered.

  • Almaiw's avatar
    Almaiw
    Iron Contributor

    Not exactly—they're designed that way to manage space efficiently. When you open many apps or have numerous options, the system automatically moves the excess into the overflow menu to keep the main interface uncluttered.

  • LarkinFox's avatar
    LarkinFox
    Iron Contributor

    Enable the Merge Taskbar Buttons option in Taskbar settings or resize the taskbar to display all open application icons.