This guide will help you turn on or off the feature in Windows 11 that lets you see your desktop by clicking the far right corner of the taskbar.

You can also press Windows key + D on your keyboard to quickly minimize all open windows and show the desktop.

Another easy way is to click the tiny area at the very far right end of the taskbar (on your main screen). Clicking this area will minimize all open windows, showing your desktop. Click it again and your windows will come back.

This handy feature is built into Windows 11, but it is usually turned off by default.

Turning this feature on or off can be useful: if you use it often, it’s quick to get to your desktop. Or if you don’t want to accidentally click it and lose your work, you can turn it off.

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How to Turn This Feature On or Off Using Windows Settings

You can easily change this setting using the Windows Settings app. Follow these simple steps:

1. Open the Settings app:
   • Click the Start button and select Settings, or
   • Press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. In the Settings window, click Personalization on the left side.
3. On the right, click on Taskbar.
4. Scroll down and click Taskbar behaviors to open more options.
5. Look for the option that says “Select the far corner of the taskbar to show the desktop”.
6. Check the box to turn it on, or uncheck it to turn it off.
7. Close the Settings app when done.

Here are some images to help you find these settings:

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How to Turn This Feature On or Off Using the Registry Editor (Advanced)

If you like, you can also change this setting using the Windows Registry Editor. This method is for users comfortable with making advanced changes. Be careful and follow these steps exactly:

1. Open the Registry Editor:
   • Press Windows key + R to open the Run box.
   • Type regedit and press Enter.
2. Navigate to this folder (key) path:
   

   ComputerHKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerAdvanced

   
   
3. On the right side, look for a value named TaskbarSd.
4. If you see it, double-click it to open. If not, right-click a blank space, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it TaskbarSd.
5. Set the value data to:
   • 1 to turn the feature ON
   • 0 to turn the feature OFF
6. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.
7. Restart your computer to apply the changes.

Here is an example screenshot of the Registry Editor setting:

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Summary

• This feature lets you quickly see your desktop by clicking the far right corner of the Windows 11 taskbar.
• You can turn it on or off in Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors.
• For advanced users, the same can be changed in the Registry Editor under the TaskbarSd value.
• Turning this feature off can stop accidental clicks, while turning it on gives you fast desktop access.

Try it out and choose the setting that works best for you!