Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar
The first step is to access the taskbar settings. To do this, right-click on an empty area of the taskbar. This will open a context menu that contains various options related to the taskbar. Make sure you don’t right-click on an icon or a program window, as that will open a different context menu.
Choose “Taskbar settings”
From the context menu, choose “Taskbar settings.” This will launch the taskbar settings panel, which contains various options for customizing the taskbar’s appearance and functionality.
Scroll down to “Taskbar location on screen”
In the taskbar settings panel, scroll down until you see the section labeled “Taskbar location on screen.” This section allows you to choose where the taskbar is positioned on the screen. By default, this setting is set to “Bottom,” meaning the taskbar is positioned at the bottom of the screen.
Choose “Center”
To center the taskbar, click on the drop-down menu next to “Taskbar location on screen” and choose “Center.” This will immediately move the taskbar to the center of the screen. You might need to the taskbar if it takes up too much space on the screen.
Customizing the centered taskbar
Once you’ve centered the taskbar, you can further customize its appearance and functionality. For example, you can choose which icons appear on the taskbar, change the taskbar color, and rearrange the icons. To customize the icons, right-click on an empty area of the taskbar and choose “Taskbar settings” again. From the taskbar settings panel, you can choose which icons should appear on the taskbar and which should be hidden in the system tray.
Final thoughts
Centering the taskbar can be a simple way to make your Windows desktop look more aesthetically pleasing. It also makes it easier to reach the icons and notifications displayed on the taskbar, especially if you have a larger monitor. However, keep in mind that this is just one of many ways to customize the taskbar, and there are many other options you can explore to make it more efficient and user-friendly. Whether you’re a casual user or a power user, Windows provides plenty of customization options to suit your needs.