Multi-monitor setup is a boon for professionals. It helps to be more productive. The latest operating systems Windows 11 and 10, also allow you to add secondary monitors to your PC. One can attach an additional monitor to the primary system and seamlessly access their work on both displays. This is especially beneficial for graphic designers, gamers, and other professionals who need a larger screen.
However, when you attach additional monitors to your Windows 11 or 10 machines, the taskbar remains visible on all displays. If you don’t like this behavior, you can change the default settings and show Taskbar on the secondary or primary monitor only.
In this gearupwindows article, we will guide you on enabling Taskbar on the secondary monitor and disabling the Taskbar from the primary display on Windows 11 and 10 machines.
How to Move Taskbar to the Second Monitor in Windows 11?
To move Windows 11 Taskbar to the second monitor, use these steps:-
Step 1. Open Windows 11 Settings.
Step 2. Then, select the
Step 3. After that, click the
Step 4. Next, select the monitor on which you want to see Taskbar.
Step 5. Then, click the
Step 6. Now, check the option “Make this my main display.”
Step 7. Then, click on
Step 8. On the right sidebar, click the
Step 9. After that, click the
Step 10. Finally, uncheck the option “Show my taskbar on all displays” to display the taskbar on the primary monitor.
Once you complete the above steps, the Taskbar will only appear on the monitor you have chosen in step 4 above.
How to Show Taskbar on all Monitors on Windows 11?
If you want to display Taskbar on all connected monitors on Windows 11, use these steps:-
Step 1. Open Windows 11 Settings.
Step 2. Select
Step 3. Click the
Step 4. Expand the
Step 5. Check the option “Show my taskbar on all displays.”
Once you execute the above steps, the Taskbar will appear on all connected monitors.
How to Move Taskbar to the Second Monitor in Windows 10?
To move Windows 10 Taskbar to the second monitor, use these steps:-
Step 1. First, right-click on the
Step 2. Next, again right-click on the
Step 3. When the Taskbar settings window appears, scroll down to the Multiple Displays section and turn off the toggle switch
Step 4. Finally, drag and drop your Taskbar to any monitor connected to your PC.
Once you complete the above steps, the Taskbar will only appear on the monitor where you dragged it.