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Windows 11 Hidden Icon Menu: How to Turn It On Or Off
Enable or disable the hidden icon menu using the Settings app
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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On the Windows 11 Taskbar, you only see a few apps or icons on the system tray, and the rest of the running apps are hidden.
To access the hidden apps, you need to click on the upward arrow, and the flyout menu will appear. Fewer icons keep your System Tray and Taskbar clutter-free; however, if you don’t want that, you can permanently disable the hidden icon menu on Windows 11.
In this guide, we will cover all the methods to turn the hidden icon menu off or on. Let’s get started!
How can I disable or enable the hidden icon menu on Windows 11?
1. Use the Settings
2. Use the drag n drop method
3. Use the Registry Editor
4. Use the Control Panel
So, these are the methods you can follow to turn on or off the hidden icon menu on Windows 11. Try them and let us know what worked for you in the comments section below.
Speaking of hidden features, there’s a way toshow system tray icons on all monitors on Windows 11with a few quick tweaks.
No one wants a slow computer, so take a look at some simple tips onhow your Taskbar can make your Windows run fasterand more seamlessly.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
Windows Software Expert
She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
