Currently, Windows 11 offers a fixed taskbar height with no native UI option to reduce icon size. This feature reintroduces a (similar to Windows 7/10) allowing users to fit more apps, reduce visual clutter, and reclaim vertical screen space – especially valuable for laptops, low-resolution displays, and power users.
To make the icons on the Windows taskbar smaller, you can follow these steps. This guide assumes you're using Windows 10 or Windows 11, as these are the most current versions as of my last update. The process might slightly vary depending on the exact version you're using. windows taskbar small icons
| Element | Normal Mode | Small Icons Mode | |---------|-------------|------------------| | Icon size | 32x32 px | 24x24 px | | Taskbar height | 48 px | 32 px | | Padding between icons | 8 px | 4 px | | Max pinned apps (1080p) | ~12 | ~18 | Currently, Windows 11 offers a fixed taskbar height
How do I make my taskbar icons/items this small? - Super User This guide assumes you're using Windows 10 or