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By default, the Taskbar usually displays the names of apps when placed below it, this feature occupies quite a large display space, and users want to hide the app names on this Taskbar to increase the usable space. To hide or show the Taskbar on Windows, many users often install the 7+ Taskbar Tweaker because this tool allows effective customization of the Taskbar on Windows.
A detailed guide on how to display or hide app names on the Taskbar in Windows 7, 8, 8.1, or Windows 10 will be shared below.
Show or Hide App Names on Taskbar in Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10
Step 1: Right-click on the Taskbar, then select Properties.
Step 2: In the Taskbar and Start menu Properties interface, click on the Taskbar tab.
In the Taskbar tab, navigate to the Taskbar buttons section. Click on the dropdown option called Combine when taskbar is full or the option Never Combine.
Press Apply >OK to save the changes.
The outcome after displaying the application names on the Taskbar
To hide the application names on the Taskbar in Windows, simply choose Always combine, hide labels to conceal the application names.
Note that displaying application names on the Taskbar trick is only suitable for computers with a spacious Taskbar and not many installed applications or folders, allowing space for display. For crowded taskbars with numerous applications, displaying application names on the Taskbar may cause congestion and necessitate hiding the taskbar in Windows.
The Taskbar remains a true beautification tool for both desktops and laptops. For this reason, users often seek to customize the Taskbar to be as visually appealing as possible. However, many prefer to keep the Taskbar hidden to avoid clutter. Nevertheless, this trick is only applicable to certain users.
