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Windows 95 Taskbar - Toolbar

Move the Taskbar Around the Screen

The taskbar defaults to the bottom of the screen. Although many people may argue that this position is the one most convenient to them, one of the main points of Win95 is customization - you have the power to change things! If you think the taskbar would be better suited on the top of your screen or moved over to the left or right-hand side, here's how to do it.

First, click on the taskbar (in the empty space between where your running programs are shown and the smaller icons next to your clock) with the left mouse button, and KEEP THE BUTTON HELD DOWN. Next, drag your mouse up, left, or right (depending on where you want the taskbar to be seen). As you move the mouse, you should see a hollow rectangle on the top, left, or right-hand side of the screen (and if you don't, you need to drag the mouse more toward your desired location). Last, when you find a place that you would like to place the taskbar, simply release the left-mouse button.

Your desktop and currently open windows will be adjusted, and your taskbar now has a new "home." Note that you only need to do this once - Win95 will remember your settings next time you use the computer.


 
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