This article explains how to make your Windows 11 taskbar bigger or smaller.

Quick Tips

• Add theTaskbarSivalue to the Windows Registry.
• Change value data to0for a small taskbar or2for bigger icons.
• Restart or log out for it to take effect.

How to Resize the Taskbar in Windows 11

The easiest way to change the Windows 11 taskbar size is with a registry edit.You can learn more about using the registry here, but as long as you follow along carefully and back up the registry beforehand, it should be straightforward and safe.

1. Search forRegistry Editorand then open it.

   

2. Use the folders on the left side to navigate to theAdvancedkey in this path:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\

3. Right-clickAdvancedin the left pane and go toNew>DWORD (32-bit) Value.

   

4. When asked for a name, type this and then pressEnter:

    TaskbarSi

5. Double-click the value to open an edit box. Change the number to one of these and then selectOK:

   • 0for small taskbar
   • 2for big taskbar
   

6. Restart the computer or log out and then back in. You can do this by right-clicking the Start button and choosing one of the options in theShut down or sign outmenu.

How Do I Make My Taskbar Normal Size?

The default taskbar size can be restored by returning to step 5 and deleting theTaskbarSivalue. After a reboot, the Windows 11 taskbar will return to its normal size.

Or, if you don't want to delete the value, double-click it to change the value data. Instead of a 0 or 2, make the number1and then reboot your computer. The benefit of doing this is you don't have to remake the value should you decide later to change the taskbar size again. You can edit the registry value as often as you want.

If you do plan on editing the registry often to change the taskbar size over and over, be sure to keep a backup of the registry. If you accidentally delete or edit a different value, restoring the registry backup is always an option.

How Do I Resize My Taskbar Icons?

Fortunately, there isn't a separate registry value you need to make to resize the taskbar icons. Resizing the taskbar itself also changes the size of the icons.

Choosing0in step 5 above creates smaller taskbar icons, while2will make bigger icons. You can see here how the icons differ between the different taskbar sizes.

If you want to resize the taskbar icons because they're taking up too much room at the bottom of your screen, consider hiding the taskbar. To do this, right-click the taskbar, selectTaskbar settings, chooseTaskbar behaviors, and then turn onAutomatically hide the taskbar.

Doing this will automatically hide the taskbar each time your mouse moves off of it, instantly providing more screen space. It will appear again when the mouse runs along the bottom of the screen.

FAQ

• How do I get rid of Task View in the Windows 11 taskbar?

  To remove the Task View icon from the taskbar, right-click the taskbar, go toTaskbar settings, and then select the button next toTask viewfrom the list of options.

• How do I get my volume mixer back on the taskbar in Windows 11?

  While you can't pin the volume mixer to the taskbar, you can easily access it by right-clicking the volume icon on the far right side of the taskbar and selectingOpen volume mixer. Alternatively, go toSettings>System>Sound>Volume mixerto control volume settings for various apps and devices.