| Element | Normal Mode | Small Icons Mode | |---------|-------------|------------------| | Icon size | 32x32 px | 24x24 px | | Taskbar height | 48 px | 32 px | | Padding between icons | 8 px | 4 px | | Max pinned apps (1080p) | ~12 | ~18 |
If your Windows 11 is up to date, check for the built-in option: windows taskbar small icons
Whether you are trying to save vertical space on a laptop screen or simply prefer a cleaner desktop environment, shrinking the taskbar icons remains one of the most effective ways to personalize the Windows workflow. | Element | Normal Mode | Small Icons
While Microsoft removed the GUI toggle, a registry hack existed in early versions of Windows 11: windows taskbar small icons
| Element | Normal Mode | Small Icons Mode | |---------|-------------|------------------| | Icon size | 32x32 px | 24x24 px | | Taskbar height | 48 px | 32 px | | Padding between icons | 8 px | 4 px | | Max pinned apps (1080p) | ~12 | ~18 |
If your Windows 11 is up to date, check for the built-in option:
Whether you are trying to save vertical space on a laptop screen or simply prefer a cleaner desktop environment, shrinking the taskbar icons remains one of the most effective ways to personalize the Windows workflow.
While Microsoft removed the GUI toggle, a registry hack existed in early versions of Windows 11: