How to Show Windows 11 Taskbar on All Displays
Running multiple monitors with Windows 11 often makes extending the taskbar to every screen a practical choice. This guide shows how to change these settings to make multitasking smoother.
Open Settings , go to Personalization, then Taskbar, expand Taskbar behaviors, and check “Show my taskbar on all displays.” You can then select how apps appear on each taskbar from the dropdown menu.
Why change these settings?
Moving the mouse back to the main monitor just to switch apps creates unnecessary friction when using multiple screens. Displaying the taskbar across all screens lets programs open and switch much faster. Keeping the workspace organized this way preserves valuable time during busy workflows.
What happens when done?
Completing these steps places a functional taskbar on every connected display. Program icons can appear on every screen, or stay restricted to the specific display where the application currently runs.
The Windows 11 taskbar shows the Start menu , Search, Task View, Widgets, Teams Chat, File Explorer , Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Store buttons by default.
To get started, follow these steps:
- Open Settings by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard, or by clicking Start and selecting the Settings gear icon.
- In the menu on the left, click Personalization.
- On the right side of the screen, click Taskbar.
- Scroll down and click on Taskbar behaviors to expand the section.
- Check the box that says Show my taskbar on all displays.
- Look for the setting: When using multiple displays, show my taskbar apps on.
- Choose your preferred option from the dropdown menu:
- All taskbars: Shows your pinned and open apps on every screen.
- Main taskbar and taskbar where the window is open: Shows pinned apps only on the main screen, but open apps appear where you are using them.
- Taskbar where the window is open: Shows pinned apps only on the main screen and open apps only on the screen they are currently on.
Closing the Settings window applies changes immediately after making a selection.
Summary
- Why: To improve your workflow and stop jumping between screens to find your open apps.
- What: You gain a taskbar on every monitor with custom rules for how your apps appear.
- Customization: You can choose to show all apps everywhere or keep your taskbars cleaner by only showing active programs.
- Efficiency: These settings turn a multi-monitor setup into a seamless desktop experience.
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