Instructions for setting up and hiding labels on the Windows 10 Taskbar

Displaying labels on the Taskbar in Windows 10 helps users manage open windows. However, on small screens, this can take up a lot of space, making it inconvenient to open many windows at the same time. Hiding labels will help save space on the toolbar.

Set to hide and show labels on Windows 10 Taskbar

Step 1:  From the desktop, right-click on the Taskbar , select Settings.

Step 2: Find the Combine Taskbar Button item

There will be 3 options here

- Always, hide labels

- When taskbar is full

- Never

Always, hide labels – When this option is selected, open windows will be grouped into an application icon. To switch between windows within the same application, hover over the icon and select the desired window.

Never – When this option is selected, each window will be labeled, even if it belongs to the same application. This makes it easier to manage but takes up a lot of space on the Taskbar.

When taskbar is full – Initially, windows are displayed with a label like Never option . When the Taskbar is full, windows of the same application are automatically grouped together. To switch, hover over the icon and select the desired window.

With just a few simple steps, you can customize the display of labels on the Windows 10 Taskbar as you like. This adjustment helps optimize the workspace and can affect the system performance. If you use a low-configuration computer, you can also  quickly boot Windows 10 with some suitable settings.

Marvin Fry

Update 14 March 2025