how to make taskbar smaller

Question

How to make taskbar smaller in Windows 11, as it is to large, too high up.

Answer 1

Hi Diana Cheptea,

To make the taskbar smaller in Windows 11, you’ll need to adjust its size via the Registry Editor, as there’s no built-in slider for this in Settings.

Here’s how to do that:

Resize the Taskbar Using Registry Editor

1. Open Registry Editor
   • Press Windows + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
   • If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes.
2. Navigate to the Advanced Key
   • Go to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
3. Create a New DWORD Value
   • Right-click on the right pane, choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
   • Name it: TaskbarSi
4. Set the Value for Taskbar Size
   • Double-click TaskbarSi and set the value to one of the following:
   • 0 = Small
   • 1 = Medium (default)
   • 2 = Large
   • Click OK.
5. Restart Explorer to Apply Changes
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   • Find Windows Explorer, right-click it, and choose Restart.

I hope you find this instruction useful to some extent. If you're satisfied with that, it's appreciated to accept the answer as a way to share your experience with the community. Thank you :)

Vivian

Answer 2

Hi Diana Cheptea,

How is everything? Have you been able to solve the problem? If you have, it's really appreciated to accept the answer as a way to share your experience with the community. Thank you :)

Vivian

Answer 3

Hi all,

The Registry Editor method for taskbar size is unreliable in Windows 11 due to frequent updates altering underlying components. Instead, use a third-party utility like StartAllBack or ExplorerPatcher to force a smaller taskbar; these tools directly modify Explorer behavior and bypass system restrictions. Alternatively, reduce display scaling in Settings under System > Display if the issue is perception-based from high DPI.

VP

Answer 4

Hi,

How is your issue? If you require more details or assistance, don’t hesitate to send a message. Glad to support you!

VP