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Is it possible to hide taskbar labels in Windows 10 without combining icons?

So visually I'm looking for something like this:

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Solutions that don't require additional apps or software installs are preferred.

QuickishFM
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GrandiosoDuck
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Following this similar answer and testing on a Windows 10 May update release VM, I can confirm this works - even though it seems it's for Windows 7, it works nicely on my 10 VM. I only tested with Word and Explorer, but its worth trying out.

The program is called 7+ Taskbar Tweaker, but I strongly recommend you go to the link hyperlinked above for the full answer and instructions on doing so.

Image of it working on my machine:

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QuickishFM
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  1. Under taskbar settings, choose "Always, hide labels"

  2. Use one of the following options to disable taskbar combining:

option1: edit the registry

  • Go to the following Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer
  • On the right, create a new 32-Bit DWORD value NoTaskGrouping
  • Set its value data to 1 in decimals
  • Restart Windows 10

option2: edit group policy editor

  • Launch the Group Policy Editor app (gpedit.msc)
  • Set the option "User Configuration \ Administrative Templates \ Start Menu and Taskbar \ Prevent grouping of taskbar items" to Enabled

For more illustrations you could check this link: https://winaero.com/disable-taskbar-button-combining-windows-10/

Regards,

Bishoy

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