This post shows students and new users steps to show or display the Pen menu on the Taskbar when using Windows 11 with touchscreen devices and a stylus. If you’re using a touchscreen device with a stylus, a Pen menu icon appears on the Taskbar. If you don’t see the Pen menu, the steps below will show you how to display it so you can quickly use it with apps.
With the Pen menu on the Taskbar, you can quickly access your pen-optimized apps and settings without opening the Start button. This feature wasn’t available in previous versions of Windows. However, Windows 11 makes it easy to quickly get your essential apps by clicking the Pen menu on the Taskbar.
Continue below when you want to show or hide the Pen menu icon on the Taskbar.
How to show the Pen menu icon on the Taskbar in Windows 11
As mentioned above, the Pen menu on the Taskbar allows you to access pen-optimized apps in Windows 11 quickly. It provides shortcuts to essential apps without going to the Start menu.
Below is how to enable it in Windows 11.
Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.
To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:
Alternatively, you can use the search box on the Taskbar to search for Settings. Then select to open it.
Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Personalization, then select Taskbar on the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.
Expand the Taskbar corner icons tile on the Taskbar settings pane, then toggle the Pen Menu switch to the On position.
The Pen menu icon will appear on the Taskbar when you do that. You can quickly access it by clicking on it.
How to hide the Pen menu on the Taskbar in Windows 11
Suppose you enabled the Pen menu on the Taskbar and changed your mind. In that case, you can quickly turn it off by reversing the steps above and going to the Start menu ==> Settings ==> Personalization ==> Taskbar ==> Taskbar corner icons and toggling the button to the Off position for Pen menu.
That should do it!
Conclusion:
- The Pen menu on the Taskbar in Windows 11 provides quick access to pen-optimized apps and settings.
- Enabling or hiding the Pen menu is straightforward through the System Settings.
- Using the Pen menu can enhance productivity by allowing easy navigation without accessing the Start menu.
- The feature mainly benefits users with touchscreen devices and styluses, improving overall user experience.
- Keep your Taskbar organized by managing the icons according to your needs.
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