Share via

when using edge web browser, i have to hit the windows button to access my computer taskbar?

Bearded Creator 0 Reputation points
2026-06-05T13:34:43.3966667+00:00

when using edge web browser, i have to hit the windows button to access my computer taskbar?

Microsoft Edge | Other | Windows 11
0 comments

2 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Jhun Buala 5,240 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-06-05T15:10:02.86+00:00

    Hi Bearded Creator,

    Good day. Here are some possible causes of your Task bar issue.

    A. Your Edge might be in Full Screen Mode.

    1. Press F11 once. Pressing F11 again exits full screen mode.

    B. Your Task Bar might have activated Auto-Hide Settings.

    1. Right click an empty area of the taskbar.
    2. Select Taskbar settings.
    3. Expand Taskbar behaviors.
    4. Look for Automatically hide the taskbar. If enabled, try turning it off. If disabled, try enabling and then disabling it again.

    C. Restart your Windows Explorer.

    1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
    2. Find Windows Explorer in the Processes list.
    3. Right-click it and select Restart.

    D. Try to Update Edge and Windows if nothing works.

    I hope this helps.

    Regards,
    Jhun

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments

  2. AI answer

    2026-06-05T13:34:53.0166667+00:00

    Edge is likely running maximized or in full screen, which hides the taskbar until pressing the Windows key.

    Try these steps to keep the taskbar visible while using Microsoft Edge:

    1. Exit Edge full screen mode
      • While Edge is active, press F11 to toggle full screen off. Full screen hides the taskbar.
    2. Check that Edge is not covering the taskbar
      • Make sure the Edge window is Maximized but not in full screen: click the middle button in the top‑right corner of Edge (between Minimize and Close). This should show the taskbar at the bottom.
    3. Use Task View or Start to switch apps instead of hiding the taskbar
      • Press Windows logo key or select the Start button on the taskbar to open Start and switch apps.
      • Press Windows logo key + Tab to open Task view and switch between open windows and desktops.

    If the taskbar still does not appear, try pressing Windows logo key + B to move focus to the system tray area, which can help confirm the taskbar is present and responsive.

    References:

    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

    Was this answer helpful?

Your answer

Answers can be marked as 'Accepted' by the question author and 'Recommended' by moderators, which helps users know the answer solved the author's problem.