Discover a lesser-known aspect of Windows 8.1 that many users overlook.
Discover a lesser-known aspect of Windows 8.1 that many users overlook.
Position your cursor at the midpoint above and below the line connecting the taskbar and desktop to activate the arrow slider feature. This lets you adjust the size of your taskbar. If you have a lot of items (the exact number varies), you can enable multiple rows for a more organized layout. I shared this because it wasn’t widely discussed, and I stumbled upon it while clicking my Wi-Fi button. EDIT: I’m sorry I didn’t realize it was known beforehand—I just wanted to share a useful trick. Apologies if it startled anyone. EDIT #2: I switched “hotbar” to “taskbar” during a moment when I accidentally typed the wrong word. Sorry.
Since Windows 95 it has been used as a standard operating system for many years.
Thanks for the update! It seems like there was a mix-up. Let me know if you need anything clarified.
Hey there! It looks like you're exploring some handy shortcuts in Windows. The "hotbar" refers to the taskbar, and it's great that you're noticing this feature—it's a common trick among advanced users. In Windows 7 and later, you can press Win+[number] to launch the program at that spot on your taskbar. For instance, if Internet Explorer is pinned, pressing Win+1 will open it. Pressing Win+2 will bring up the next one, like File Explorer.