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| Version | Changes | |---------|---------| | Windows 95 | Introduced as "tray" (only a few icons) | | Windows XP | Balloon notifications, hide inactive icons | | Windows 7 | Cleanup UI, clearer overflow control | | Windows 10 | Action Center integration, toast notifications | | Windows 11 | Centered taskbar, reduced default icons, cleaner overflow |

It is important to distinguish the two:

The concept of the task tray debuted with , designed as a persistent toolbar to help users navigate and manage applications more intuitively. How To Customize Windows 11 Taskbar (2025) windows task tray

System Tray in multiple taskbars #1839 - microsoft/PowerToys | Version | Changes | |---------|---------| | Windows

Here is a breakdown of its key features and functionalities: reduced default icons

The (officially called the Notification Area ) is a feature of the Microsoft Windows taskbar, typically located in the bottom-right corner of the screen (next to the clock).