The taskbar is an element of an operating system located at the bottom of the screen. It is a graphical user interface element that has been part of Microsoft Windows since Windows 95, displaying and facilitating switching between running programs. The taskbar allows users to locate and launch programs through Start and the Start menu or view any currently open program. It is an exemplar of a category of always-visible graphical user interface elements that provide access to fundamental operating system functions and information.
The taskbar has several key features, including the ability to personalize it in many ways, such as changing the color, pinning favorite apps to it, and moving or rearranging taskbar buttons. A badge on a taskbar button is an alert to let users know that some activity is happening, or needs to happen, with that app. Typically, the taskbar is at the bottom of the desktop, but users can also move it to either side or the top of the desktop.
The taskbar is an essential part of the Windows operating system and provides quick access to the most-used features and applications. It is a horizontal bar located at the bottom of the screen, helping launch and manage applications. Users can also use it to access system settings and view notifications. The system tray mainly works to access system settings and view notifications.
