On Windows 10, it was fairly simple to resize your taskbar. You only needed to click and hold an edge of the bar and move the cursor upwards. In Windows 11, this option isn’t available yet. While Microsoft visually redesigned the new taskbar, it did not carry over every feature from its previous iteration.
1) Use the Registry Editor
As a user, you can make certain changes in the Windows registry to enable the taskbar to expand to multiple rows in Windows 11. This requires you to make specific changes within the Registry Editor. Note: This method may not work for some users running Windows 11 24H2 or higher. For later versions of Windows, you may have to resort to third-party solutions. Warning: Proceed with caution when making changes to the Windows Registry. The Registry is a critical component of the operating system, and incorrect modifications can lead to system instability or malfunctions. Before making any changes, it is highly recommended to back up your current Registry settings. This ensures you can restore your system if something goes wrong.
2) Explorer Patcher
Explorer Patcher is an open-source solution for expanding your taskbar to more than one row. It replaces the existing taskbar with that of Windows 10, which then allows you to easily resize it.
