How to Resize Windows 11 Taskbar in 2 Minutes! (Easy Tutorial)

Resizing the Windows 11 taskbar is not a built-in feature, but with a tool called Windhawk, you can easily adjust the taskbar’s size to your preference. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the entire process step by step.

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Walkthrough Video

Step 1: Download and Install Windhawk

1. Open your web browser and go to Windhawk.net.
2. Click on Download and wait for the file to finish downloading.
3. Once the download is complete, open the installer and follow the installation steps.

4. When the installation is finished, check Run Windhawk, then click Finish to launch the application.

Step 2: Install the Taskbar Resizing Mod

1. In Windhawk, click Browse for Mods.

2. In the search bar, type Taskbar Height.
3. Look for Taskbar Height and Icon Size and click on Details.

4. Click Install to begin installing the mod.

Accepting the Mod Warning

A warning message may appear, but don’t worry—this mod is widely used and open-source, so you can verify the code yourself.

1. Click Accept Risk and Install.
2. Wait for the mod to finish installing.

Step 3: Adjust Taskbar Size Settings

Once the mod is installed, you’ll see several options:

• Icon Size: Changes the size of taskbar icons.
• Taskbar Height: Adjusts the overall height of the taskbar.
• Taskbar Button Width: Changes the width of taskbar buttons.

For this example, set:

• Icon Size to 12
• Taskbar Height to 30
• Taskbar Button Width to 30

1. After making these changes, click Save Settings to apply them.

Step 4: Apply the Changes

After saving, your taskbar should resize instantly. If it doesn’t, restart your computer or restart Windows Explorer from Task Manager.

Troubleshooting Tips

If you encounter any issues:

• Make sure you’re running Windows 11
• Verify you have administrative privileges
• Try running Windhawk as administrator
• Check if Windows is up to date

Conclusion

That’s it! You’ve successfully resized your Windows 11 taskbar using Windhawk. If you found this guide helpful, be sure to share it with others. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments!

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