This article explains how to change the size of the Windows 10 taskbar, how to shrink its icons to create a miniature taskbar, and how to hide the taskbar so that it takes up as much screen space as possible.
Taskbar is too large in Windows 10 and Windows 11 (Fixed: 3 Easy Steps)
A huge taskbar takes up too much of the screen. Here's how to get it back to normal size:
Unlock the taskbar if it is currently locked. Do this by right-clicking on the taskbar and selecting Lock the taskbar. No checkmark means it is unlocked.
Click and hold the top of the taskbar where the desktop and taskbar meet. When the mouse hovers over this area, it should change into a double-sided arrow.
