How do you close the Taskbar

To close or hide the Taskbar in Windows, you can use the Auto-Hide feature. Here’s how to enable it:

1. Right-click on an empty area of the Taskbar.
2. Select Taskbar settings from the context menu.
3. In the Taskbar settings window, find the option labeled Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode and toggle it on. If you are using a tablet, you may also want to enable Automatically hide the taskbar in tablet mode.

Once enabled, the Taskbar will hide when not in use and will reappear when you move your mouse to the bottom of the screen (or the side where the Taskbar is located).

If you want to keep the Taskbar visible, simply toggle the Auto-hide option off in the same settings menu.

Microsoft has provided this for learning about the taskbar, click on link below.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/customize-the-taskbar-in-windows-0657a50f-0cc7-dbfd-ae6b-05020b195b07

Thanks for sharing the details! Try to restart Windows Explorer (most effective for a “stuck” taskbar)

If the Taskbar stays visible when it shouldn’t, Explorer may be frozen.

Steps

• Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc
• Find Windows Explorer
• Right-click it → Restart

This refreshes the Taskbar without restarting your PC

Fixes taskbar overlays, misalignment, and “always-on-top” bugs

See if this helps. If you need further assistance just let me know.

Best regards,

Kimberly