Taskbar Question

[Robert11]

Hello,

I guess the area, or bar, on the very bottom that
has all the icons is called the Taskbar.

I used to have it as only a single row.
If I wanted to see the rest, there was a small arrow that brought it up.

Now, I have a double row of icons. At all times.
Something has changed, obviously.

Tried all the Taskbar settings, but cannot find the setting
that will have the taskbar display only a single row of icons on the bottom.

How, please, do I do it ?

Thanks,
Bob

 

[EugenDoga]

It sounds like you are referring to the macOS Dock, not a taskbar, since you mentioned using a Mac previously. Here’s how to adjust the Dock settings to show only a single row of icons:

Adjusting the Dock Settings on macOS​

1. Open System Settings:
   • Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of the screen.
   • Select System Settings from the dropdown menu.
2. Go to Dock & Menu Bar Settings:
   • In the System Settings window, select Desktop & Dock from the sidebar.
3. Adjust Dock Size:
   • Use the slider next to Size to adjust the Dock size. Dragging it to the left will make the icons smaller, which might help in fitting all icons in a single row.
4. Turn Off Magnification:
   • If Magnification is enabled, it might make the icons appear larger. Turn off Magnification by unchecking the box next to it.
5. Position on Screen:
   • Ensure the Dock is positioned at the bottom of the screen. This option can be found under Position on Screen.

Reducing the Number of Icons in the Dock​

1. Remove Unnecessary Icons:
   • Right-click (or Control-click) on any unnecessary icon in the Dock.
   • Select Options > Remove from Dock.
2. Use Stacks:
   • Consider organizing files and folders into stacks to reduce clutter. Right-click on a folder in the Dock and select Use Stacks.

Additional Tips​

1. Minimize Windows to Application Icon:
   • This can help reduce the number of windows that appear in the Dock.
   • Go to System Settings > Desktop & Dock > Minimize windows into application icon and check the box.
2. Hide the Dock Automatically:
   • You can set the Dock to hide automatically when not in use.
   • In System Settings > Desktop & Dock, enable Automatically hide and show the Dock.

Let me know if it helps.

 

[Robert11]

Hi,

All set !

Thanks so much.

Bob