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# Configure the Windows taskbar
Customizing the Windows taskbar using policy settings offers a range of benefits for various user scenarios. For specialized devices, it allows for a tailored user experience that can be locked down to prevent unauthorized changes, ensuring that the device serves its specific purpose efficiently. For students, a customized taskbar can provide quick access to educational tools and resources, minimizing distractions and optimizing the learning environment.
Frontline workers, who often operate in fast-paced and dynamic settings, can benefit from a taskbar that is configured to provide immediate access to the most critical applications and functions they need. This customization can streamline workflows and enhance productivity by reducing the time spent navigating through unnecessary applications or menus.
Kiosks, which are designed for public use, can also take advantage of taskbar customization to offer a simplified and focused interface. This can help users quickly find the information or services they are looking for, which is particularly useful in environments like retail, information centers, or public service areas.
Overall, the ability to customize the Windows taskbar using policy settings enables organizations to create a more controlled, efficient, and user-friendly computing environment tailored to the specific needs of different user groups.
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> [!NOTE]
> While many of the taskbar policy settings can be configured using both CSP and GPO, there are some settings that are exclusive to one or the other. To learn about the available policy settings to configure the Start menu via CSP and GPO, see [Taskbar policy settings](policy-settings.md).
The configuration of the Start layout requires the use of an XML file that specifies the layout. To learn more about how to create and apply an XML file to configure the taskbar layout, see [Customize the taskbar layout](layout.md).
## Taskbar components
The Windows taskbar consists of several key components that can be customized to meet the needs of different scenarios. These components include:
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:::image type="content" source="images/taskbar-sections-11.png" alt-text="Sample Windows 11 taskbar." border="false" lightbox="./images/taskbar-sections-11.png":::
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:::image type="content" source="images/taskbar-sections-10.png" alt-text="Sample Windows 10 taskbar." border="false" lightbox="./images/taskbar-sections-10.png":::
::: zone-end
1. **Taskbar items**: the icons in this area include Widgets, Start, Search, Task view, and Copilot
1. **Taskbar layout**: the configuration of the taskbar layout requires the use of an XML file that specifies the order of the pinned elements. To learn more about how to create and apply an XML file to configure the taskbar layout, see [Customize the taskbar layout](layout.md).
1. **System tray** icons: these icons include the pen menu, touch keyboard, Virtual touchpad, and any application icons that are running in the background like OneDrive, Teams, or antivirus software
1. Quick Actions
1. Calendar and Action Center
## Next steps

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---
title: Customize the Windows taskbar
title: Customize the Windows taskbar layout
description: Learn how to customize the Windows taskbar, export its configuration, and deploy the customization to other devices.
ms.topic: how-to
ms.date: 08/18/2023
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---
# Customize the Windows taskbar
# Customize the Windows taskbar layout
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|[Configure Start layout](#configure-start-layout)|✅|✅|
|[Configures search on the taskbar](#configures-search-on-the-taskbar)|✅|✅|
|[Configures the Chat icon on the taskbar](#configures-the-chat-icon-on-the-taskbar)|✅|✅|
|[Do not allow taskbars on more than one display](#do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display)|❌|✅|
|[Do not display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations](#do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations)|❌|✅|
|[Hide recent jumplists](#hide-recent-jumplists)|✅|✅|
|[Hide the TaskView button](#hide-the-taskview-button)|✅|✅|
|[Prevent grouping of taskbar items](#prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items)|❌|✅|
|[Remove Clock from the system notification area](#remove-clock-from-the-system-notification-area)|❌|✅|
|[Remove Notifications and Action Center](#remove-notifications-and-action-center)|❌|✅|
|[Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar](#remove-pinned-programs-from-the-taskbar)|❌|✅|
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|[Allow widgets](#allow-widgets)|✅|✅|
|[Configure Start layout](#configure-start-layout)|✅|✅|
|[Configures search on the taskbar](#configures-search-on-the-taskbar)|✅|✅|
|[Do not allow taskbars on more than one display](#do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display)|❌|✅|
|[Do not display or track items in Jump Lists from remote locations](#do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations)|❌|✅|
|[Hide recent jumplists](#hide-recent-jumplists)|✅|✅|
|[Hide the notification area](#hide-the-notification-area)|❌|✅|
|[Prevent grouping of taskbar items](#prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items)|❌|✅|
|[Remove Clock from the system notification area](#remove-clock-from-the-system-notification-area)|❌|✅|
|[Remove Notifications and Action Center](#remove-notifications-and-action-center)|❌|✅|
|[Remove pinned programs from the Taskbar](#remove-pinned-programs-from-the-taskbar)|❌|✅|
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[!INCLUDE [configures-the-chat-icon-on-the-taskbar](includes/configures-the-chat-icon-on-the-taskbar.md)]
::: zone-end
[!INCLUDE [do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display](includes/do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display.md)]
[!INCLUDE [do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations](includes/do-not-display-or-track-items-in-jump-lists-from-remote-locations.md)]
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[!INCLUDE [hide-the-taskview-button](includes/hide-the-taskview-button.md)]
::: zone-end
[!INCLUDE [prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items](includes/prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items.md)]
[!INCLUDE [remove-clock-from-the-system-notification-area](includes/remove-clock-from-the-system-notification-area.md)]
[!INCLUDE [remove-notifications-and-action-center](includes/remove-notifications-and-action-center.md)]
[!INCLUDE [remove-pinned-programs-from-the-taskbar](includes/remove-pinned-programs-from-the-taskbar.md)]
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[!INCLUDE [turn-off-windows-copilot](includes/turn-off-windows-copilot.md)]
#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/touch.svg"::: **User actions**](#tab/actions)
#### [:::image type="icon" source="../images/icons/touch.svg"::: **Taskbar behaviors**](#tab/actions)
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|[Do not allow pinning items in Jump Lists](#do-not-allow-pinning-items-in-jump-lists)|❌|✅|
|[Do not allow pinning programs to the Taskbar](#do-not-allow-pinning-programs-to-the-taskbar)|✅|✅|
|[Do not allow pinning Store app to the Taskbar](#do-not-allow-pinning-store-app-to-the-taskbar)|❌|✅|
|[Do not allow taskbars on more than one display](#do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display)|❌|✅|
|[Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings](#prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings)|❌|✅|
|[Prevent grouping of taskbar items](#prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items)|❌|✅|
|[Remove access to the context menus for the taskbar](#remove-access-to-the-context-menus-for-the-taskbar)|❌|✅|
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|[Lock all taskbar settings](#lock-all-taskbar-settings)|❌|✅|
|[Lock the Taskbar](#lock-the-taskbar)|❌|✅|
|[Prevent changes to Taskbar and Start Menu Settings](#prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings)|❌|✅|
|[Prevent grouping of taskbar items](#prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items)|❌|✅|
|[Prevent users from adding or removing toolbars](#prevent-users-from-adding-or-removing-toolbars)|❌|✅|
|[Prevent users from moving taskbar to another screen dock location](#prevent-users-from-moving-taskbar-to-another-screen-dock-location)|❌|✅|
|[Prevent users from rearranging toolbars](#prevent-users-from-rearranging-toolbars)|❌|✅|
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[!INCLUDE [do-not-allow-pinning-items-in-jump-lists](includes/do-not-allow-pinning-items-in-jump-lists.md)]
[!INCLUDE [do-not-allow-pinning-programs-to-the-taskbar](includes/do-not-allow-pinning-programs-to-the-taskbar.md)]
[!INCLUDE [do-not-allow-pinning-store-app-to-the-taskbar](includes/do-not-allow-pinning-store-app-to-the-taskbar.md)]
[!INCLUDE [do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display](includes/do-not-allow-taskbars-on-more-than-one-display.md)]
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[!INCLUDE [lock-all-taskbar-settings](includes/lock-all-taskbar-settings.md)]
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[!INCLUDE [prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings](includes/prevent-changes-to-taskbar-and-start-menu-settings.md)]
[!INCLUDE [prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items](includes/prevent-grouping-of-taskbar-items.md)]
::: zone pivot="windows-10"
[!INCLUDE [prevent-users-from-adding-or-removing-toolbars](includes/prevent-users-from-adding-or-removing-toolbars.md)]

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- name: Overview
href: index.md
displayName: Configure the Windows taskbar
- name: Customize the taskbar
- name: Customize the taskbar layout
href: layout.md
- name: Policy settings
href: policy-settings.md