As an IT admin, you may want to hide taskbar labels in Windows 10 without combining icons. This can be done, but it isn't as straightforward as it may appear.
The first step is to open the Taskbar settings window. You can do this by right-clicking on the taskbar, then selecting “Settings” from the context menu. This will open the Taskbar settings window.
Once you have the window open, you can select the “Show Labels” option. This will allow you to turn off labels for all icons on the taskbar. This means that any icon will no longer have a label attached to it.
If you want to hide labels for specific icons, then you will need to use a third-party tool. A popular tool is the Taskbar Hider. This is a freeware tool that allows you to hide labels for specific icons. The tool is easy to use, and it allows you to quickly hide labels for any icon you want.
Once you have the tool installed, you can right-click on an icon and select “Hide label”. This will hide the label for that particular icon. You can also select multiple icons and hide their labels at the same time.
The Taskbar Hider is a great tool for hiding labels, but it does have some drawbacks. For example, it doesn't work with all versions of Windows, and it can cause some icons to disappear. Additionally, if you uninstall the tool, the labels will reappear.
If you want a more permanent solution, then you can use a registry hack. This involves editing the Windows registry, so it is only recommended for experienced users. In the registry, you will need to find the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Taskband
Once you find this key, you will need to create a new DWORD value called “NoLabelsOnTaskbar” and set its value to 1. This will disable labels for all icons on the taskbar.
Using a registry hack is a more permanent solution, but it isn't without its own drawbacks. It can be difficult to undo the changes, and it can cause problems if you are not careful. Therefore, it is only recommended for experienced users.
Hiding taskbar labels in Windows 10 without combining icons is possible, but it is not an easy task. You can use a third-party tool such as Taskbar Hider, or you can use a registry hack. Both of these methods have their own drawbacks, so it is important to consider them carefully before proceeding.
