bottom half of taskbar not visible

Claire Pond 0 Reputation points
2026-09-18T17:05:02.46+00:00

My taskbar only shows the top half so i can't see the icons clearly.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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    2026-09-18T17:05:17.8666667+00:00

    This usually happens when the taskbar height was changed or the taskbar is partially hidden.

    Try these steps in order:

    1. Check whether the taskbar is auto-hidden
      • Move the pointer to the very bottom edge of the screen.
      • If the taskbar slides up, auto-hide is turned on.
      • To change it, right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
      • Expand Taskbar behaviors.
      • Turn Automatically hide the taskbar off.
    2. Resize the taskbar
      • If the taskbar is unlocked, move the pointer over the border of the taskbar until the pointer becomes a double arrow.
      • Drag the border to increase the height, then release.
    3. Restart Windows Explorer
      • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
      • Find Windows Explorer.
      • Select Restart.
      • This refreshes the taskbar and can restore missing or partially visible taskbar elements.
    4. Check taskbar location and behavior settings
      • Go to Start > Settings > Personalization > Taskbar.
      • Expand Taskbar behaviors.
      • Review alignment and auto-hide settings.

    If the taskbar is still cut off after that, the display may be rendering incorrectly on another screen. Press Windows + P and select PC screen only.

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  2. EmilyS726 269K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-18T17:40:26.52+00:00

    Do you mean the bottom half is outside of the screen?

    Are you using an external monitor by chance?

    If so, go to the monitor's local menu via the physical button on the monitor itself, look for anything related to display ratio settings and adjust it. That is usually the most common reason.

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