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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/configure-start-layout.md

@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ This policy setting lets you specify the items pinned to the taskbar, preventing
 
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-| **CSP** | [Configure start layout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#startlayout) |
+| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/StartLayout`/[Configure start layout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#startlayout)<br><br>- `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/StartLayout`/[Configure start layout](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#startlayout) |
 | **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |
 
 For more information, see [Customize the Windows taskbar](../index.md).

windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/configures-search-on-the-taskbar.md

@@ -17,5 +17,5 @@ This policy setting allows you to configure search on the taskbar.
 
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-| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Search/[ConfigureSearchOnTaskbarMode](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search#configuresearchontaskbarmode) |
+| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Search/`[ConfigureSearchOnTaskbarMode](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-search#configuresearchontaskbarmode) |
 | **GPO** | **Computer Configuration**  > **Windows Components** > **Search** |

windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations.md

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ ms.date: 04/11/2024
 ms.topic: include
 ---
 
-### Don't display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations
+### Do not display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations
 
 This policy setting allows you to control displaying or tracking items in Jump Lists from remote locations. The Start Menu and Taskbar display Jump Lists off of programs. These menus include files, folders, websites, and other relevant items for that program. This helps users more easily reopen their most important documents and other tasks.
 

windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/hide-recent-jumplists.md

@@ -19,5 +19,5 @@ Prevents the operating system and installed programs from creating and displayin
 
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-| **CSP** | `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)<br><br>`./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) |
+| **CSP** | - `./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists)<br><br>- `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HideRecentJumplists](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hiderecentjumplists) |
 | **GPO** | **Computer Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **don't keep history of recently opened documents**<br><br> **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** > **don't keep history of recently opened documents**|

windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings
 
-HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoSetTaskbar
+With this policy setting you prevent changes to taskbar and Start settings.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, the user can't open the Taskbar properties dialog box. If the user right-clicks the taskbar and then selects Properties, a message appears explaining that a setting prevents the action
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Taskbar and Start menu items are available from Settings on the Start menu
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Prevent grouping of taskbar items
 
-HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer!NoTaskGrouping
+Taskbar grouping consolidates similar applications when there's no room on the taskbar. It kicks in when the user's taskbar is full.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, it prevents the taskbar from grouping items that share the same program name. By default, this setting is always enabled
+- If you disable or don't configure it, items on the taskbar that share the same program are grouped together. The users have the option to disable grouping if they choose
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-adding-or-removing-toolbars.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Prevent users from adding or removing toolbars
 
-This policy setting allows you to prevent users from adding or removing toolbars. If you enable this policy setting, the user is not allowed to add or remove any toolbars to the taskbar. Applications aren't able to add toolbars either. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the users and applications are able to add toolbars to the taskbar.
+With this policy setting you prevent users from adding or removing toolbars.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, the user isn't allowed to add or remove any toolbars to the taskbar. Applications can't add toolbars either
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the users and applications can add toolbars to the taskbar
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-moving-taskbar-to-another-screen-dock-location.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Prevent users from moving taskbar to another screen dock location
 
-This policy setting allows you to prevent users from moving taskbar to another screen dock location. If you enable this policy setting, users aren't able to drag their taskbar to another area of the monitor(s). If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users are able to drag their taskbar to another area of the monitor unless prevented by another policy setting.
+With this policy setting you prevent users from moving taskbar to another screen dock location.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, users can't drag their taskbar to another area of the monitor(s)
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can drag their taskbar to another area of the monitor, unless prevented by another policy setting
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-rearranging-toolbars.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Prevent users from rearranging toolbars
 
-This policy setting allows you to prevent users from rearranging toolbars. If you enable this policy setting, users aren't able to drag or drop toolbars to the taskbar. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users are able to rearrange the toolbars on the taskbar.
+With this policy setting you prevent users from rearranging toolbars.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, users can't drag or drop toolbars to the taskbar
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can rearrange the toolbars on the taskbar
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/prevent-users-from-resizing-the-taskbar.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Prevent users from resizing the taskbar
 
-This policy setting allows you to prevent users from resizing the taskbar. If you enable this policy setting, users aren't be able to resize their taskbar. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users are able to resize their taskbar unless prevented by another setting.
+With this policy setting you prevent users from resizing the taskbar.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, users can't resize their taskbar
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can resize their taskbar, unless prevented by another setting
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-access-to-the-context-menus-for-the-taskbar.md

@@ -7,7 +7,12 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove access to the context menus for the taskbar
 
-This policy setting allows you to remove access to the context menus for the taskbar. If you enable this policy setting, the menus that appear when you right-click the taskbar and items on the taskbar are hidden, such as the Start button, the clock, and the taskbar buttons. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the context menus for the taskbar are available. This policy setting doesn't prevent users from using other methods to issue the commands that appear on these menus.
+With this policy setting you can remove access to the context menus for the taskbar.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, the menus that appear when you right-click the taskbar and items on the taskbar are hidden. For example the Start button, the clock, and the taskbar buttons.
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the context menus for the taskbar are available
+
+This policy setting doesn't prevent users from using other methods to issue the commands that appear on these menus.
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-clock-from-the-system-notification-area.md

@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove Clock from the system notification area
 
-Prevents the clock in the system notification area from being displayed. If you enable this setting, the clock will not be displayed in the system notification area. If you disable or don't configure this setting, the default behavior of the clock appearing in the notification area will occur.
+- If you enable this policy setting, the clock isn't displayed in the system notification area
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the default behavior accur, and the clock appears in the notification area
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-notifications-and-action-center.md

@@ -7,7 +7,12 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove Notifications and Action Center
 
-This policy setting removes Notifications and Action Center from the notification area on the taskbar. The notification area is located at the far right end of the taskbar and includes icons for current notifications and the system clock. If this setting is enabled, Notifications and Action Center is not displayed in the notification area. The user will be able to read notifications when they appear, but they won?t be able to review any notifications they miss. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Notification and Security and Maintenance will be displayed on the taskbar. A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect.
+This policy setting removes *Notifications* and *Action Center* from the notification area on the taskbar.
+
+The notification area is located at the far right end of the taskbar, and includes icons for current notifications and the system clock.
+
+- If this setting is enabled, Notifications and Action Center aren't displayed in the notification area. The user can read notifications when they appear, but they can't review any notifications they miss
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, Notification and Security and Maintenance are displayed on the taskbar
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-pinned-programs-from-the-taskbar.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar
 
-This policy setting allows you to remove pinned programs from the taskbar. If you enable this policy setting, pinned programs are prevented from being shown on the Taskbar. Users can't pin programs to the Taskbar. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can pin programs so that the program shortcuts stay on the Taskbar.
+This policy setting allows you to remove pinned programs from the taskbar.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, pinned programs are removed from the taskbar. Users can't pin programs to the taskbar
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can pin programs so that the program shortcuts stay on the taskbar
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-quick-settings.md

@@ -7,14 +7,14 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove Quick Settings
 
-This policy setting removes Quick Settings from the bottom right area on the taskbar. The quick settings area is located at the left of the clock in the taskbar and includes icons for current network and volume.
+This policy setting removes Quick Settings from the bottom right area on the taskbar. The Quick Settings area is located at the left of the clock in the taskbar and includes icons for current network and volume.
 
-If this setting is enabled, Quick Settings is not displayed in the quick settings area.
+If this setting is enabled, Quick Settings isn't displayed in the Quick Settings area.
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > A reboot is required for this policy setting to take effect.
 
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-| **CSP** | ./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/[DisableControlCenter](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disablecontrolcenter) |
+| **CSP** | `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[DisableControlCenter](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#disablecontrolcenter) |
 | **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |

windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-battery-meter.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove the battery meter
 
-This policy setting allows you to remove the battery meter from the system control area. If you enable this policy setting, the battery meter is not displayed in the system notification area. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the battery meter is displayed in the system notification area.
+With this policy setting you can remove the battery meter from the system control area.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, the battery meter isn't displayed in the system notification area
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the battery meter is displayed in the system notification area
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-meet-now-icon.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove the Meet Now icon
 
-This policy setting allows you to remove the Meet Now icon from the system control area. If you enable this policy setting, the Meet Now icon is not displayed in the system notification area. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Meet Now icon is displayed in the system notification area.
+With this policy setting allows you can remove the Meet Now icon from the system control area.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, the Meet Now icon isn't displayed in the system notification area
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the Meet Now icon is displayed in the system notification area
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-networking-icon.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove the networking icon
 
-This policy setting allows you to remove the networking icon from the system control area. If you enable this policy setting, the networking icon is not displayed in the system notification area. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the networking icon is displayed in the system notification area.
+With this policy setting you can remove the networking icon from the system control area.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, the networking icon isn't displayed in the system notification area
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the networking icon is displayed in the system notification area
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-people-bar-from-the-taskbar.md

@@ -7,9 +7,9 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove the People Bar from the taskbar
 
-This policy allows you to remove the People Bar from the taskbar and disables the My People experience. If you enable this policy the people icon will be removed from the taskbar, the corresponding settings toggle is removed from the taskbar settings page, and users will not be able to pin people to the taskbar.
+With this policy allows you can remove the People Bar from the taskbar and disables the My People experience. If you enable this policy setting, the people icon is removed from the taskbar, the corresponding settings toggle is removed from the taskbar settings page, and users can't pin people to the taskbar.
 
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-| **CSP** | ./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/[HidePeopleBar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidepeoplebar) |
+| **CSP** | `./User/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/Start/`[HidePeopleBar](/windows/client-management/mdm/policy-csp-start#hidepeoplebar) |
 | **GPO** | **User Configuration** > **Administrative Templates** > **Start Menu and Taskbar** |

windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/remove-the-volume-control-icon.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Remove the volume control icon
 
-This policy setting allows you to remove the volume control icon from the system control area. If you enable this policy setting, the volume control icon is not displayed in the system notification area. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the volume control icon is displayed in the system notification area.
+With this policy setting you can remove the volume control icon from the system control area.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, the volume control icon isn't displayed in the system notification area
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the volume control icon is displayed in the system notification area
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/show-additional-calendar.md

@@ -7,7 +7,14 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Show additional calendar
 
-By default, the calendar is set according to the locale of the operating system, and users can show an additional calendar. For zh-CN and zh-SG locales, an additional calendar shows the lunar month and date and holiday names in Simplified Chinese (Lunar) by default. For zh-TW, zh-HK, and zh-MO locales, an additional calendar shows the lunar month and date and holiday names in Traditional Chinese (Lunar) by default. If you enable this policy setting, users can show an additional calendar in either Simplified Chinese (Lunar) or Traditional Chinese (Lunar), regardless of the locale. If you disable this policy setting, users can't show an additional calendar, regardless of the locale. If you don't configure this policy setting, the calendar will be set according to the default logic.
+By default, the calendar is set according to the locale of the operating system, and users can show an additional calendar.
+
+- For `zh-CN` and `zh-SG` locales, an additional calendar shows the lunar month and date and holiday names in Simplified Chinese (Lunar) by default
+- For `zh-TW`, `zh-HK`, and `zh-MO` locales, an additional calendar shows the lunar month and date and holiday names in Traditional Chinese (Lunar) by default
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, users can show an additional calendar in either Simplified Chinese (Lunar) or Traditional Chinese (Lunar), regardless of the locale
+- If you disable this policy setting, users can't show an additional calendar, regardless of the locale
+- If you don't configure this policy setting, the calendar will be set according to the default logic
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/simplify-quick-settings-layout.md

@@ -7,7 +7,8 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Simplify Quick Settings Layout
 
-If you enable this policy, Quick Settings is reduced to only having the WiFi, Bluetooth, Accessibility, and VPN buttons. The brightness slider, volume slider, and battery indicator and link to the Settings app. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the regular Quick Settings layout will appear whenever Quick Settings is invoked.
+- If you enable this policy, Quick Settings is reduced to only having the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Accessibility, and VPN buttons. The brightness slider, volume slider, and battery indicator and link to the Settings app
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, the regular Quick Settings layout appears whenever Quick Settings is invoked
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-automatic-promotion-of-notification-icons-to-the-taskbar.md

@@ -7,7 +7,10 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Turn off automatic promotion of notification icons to the taskbar
 
-This policy setting allows you to turn off automatic promotion of notification icons to the taskbar. If you enable this policy setting, newly added notification icons aren't temporarily promoted to the Taskbar. Users can still configure icons to be shown or hidden in the Notification Control Panel. If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, newly added notification icons are temporarily promoted to the Taskbar.
+With this policy setting you can turn off automatic promotion of notification icons to the taskbar.
+
+- If you enable this policy setting, newly added notification icons aren't temporarily promoted to the Taskbar. Users can still configure icons to be shown or hidden in the Notification Control Panel.
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, newly added notification icons are temporarily promoted to the Taskbar
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-notification-area-cleanup.md

@@ -7,7 +7,13 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 ### Turn off notification area cleanup
 
-This setting affects the notification area, also called the "system tray." The notification area is located in the task bar, generally at the bottom of the screen, and it includes the clock and current notifications. This setting determines whether the items are always expanded or always collapsed. By default, notifications are collapsed. The notification cleanup << icon can be referred to as the "notification chevron." If you enable this setting, the system notification area expands to show all of the notifications that use this area. If you disable this setting, the system notification area will always collapse notifications. If you don't configure it, the user can choose if they want notifications collapsed.
+This setting affects the notification area, also called the *system tray*. The notification area is located in the task bar, generally at the bottom of the screen, and it includes the clock and current notifications.
+
+This setting determines whether the items are always expanded or always collapsed. By default, notifications are collapsed. The notification cleanup `<<` icon can be referred to as the *notification chevron*.
+
+- If you enable this setting, the system notification area expands to show all of the notifications that use this area
+- If you disable this setting, the system notification area always collapses notifications
+- If you don't configure it, the user can choose if they want notifications collapsed or expanded
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/includes/turn-off-windows-copilot.md

@@ -9,8 +9,8 @@ ms.topic: include
 
 This policy setting allows you to turn off Windows Copilot.
 
-- If you enable this policy setting, users will not be able to use Copilot. The Copilot icon will not appear on the taskbar either
+- If you enable this policy setting, users can't use Copilot. The Copilot icon doesn't appear on the taskbar either
-- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users will be able to use Copilot when it's available to them
+- If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, users can use Copilot, if available
 
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windows/configuration/taskbar/policy-settings.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ This reference article outlines the policy settings available for customizing th
 The settings are categorized and presented in alphabetical order to facilitate navigation and configuration.
 
 1. **Taskbar layout**: settings to control the taskbar appearance and its behavior
-1. **Quick Settings**: settings to control the Quick Settings area
+1. **User actions**: settings to control users' allowed actions on the taskbar
 
 ::: zone pivot="windows-11"