How to select the display to display the taskbar

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2021-09-08

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The laptop I own has two external monitor terminals for connecting an external monitor.

[External monitor terminal]

HDMI
Mini D-Sub 15 pin

Since Windows 10 supports "multi-display", you can use it by simply connecting an external monitor to a PC running Windows 10.

For example,

Youtube can be played on an external monitor while operating the browser on the laptop monitor.

...Convenient.

[How to use multi-display]

Connect an external monitor to your Windows 10 PC
Multi-monitor enabled (automatic recognition)
Change external monitor settings (this article)
End of procedure

Well, the main subject.

This article describes the procedure to select the taskbar display method when Windows 10 multi-display is enabled.

For example, there are four options for displaying multiple displays, but you can specify which screen the taskbar is displayed on. (The image at the beginning)

[Multiple displays: Choices]

Duplicate display screen
Extend the display screen
Show only 1
Show only 2

Multi-display settings

Where to set up multi-display.

Settings app> System> Display

For the Settings app, right-click on the Start menu and select "Settings".

When the PC is physically in the multi-display state, [Multiple displays] is displayed under the "Multi-display" item, and the display method can be selected from the drop-down list.

Snapshot when multiple displays are shown

Can't find the drop-down list?

The drop-down list is displayed when Windows 10 recognizes the external display.

The display is connected to the external output terminal (HDMI ｜ D-sub15 etc.) of the PC.
The display is turned on
The input selector on the display is the terminal connected to the PC.

Multiple display choices and behavior

For laptops, the categories are as follows.

Built-in display
External display

Multiple displays
Choice	motion
Duplicate display screen	Display 1 and 2 display the same information
Extend the display screen	Display 1 and 2 display different information
Show only 1	Display 2 is black
Show only 2	Display 1 is black

Taskbar settings

You can specify how to display the taskbar.

Display the taskbar settings screen.

Settings app > Personal settings > Taskbar > Multi-display

[Setting items]

Show taskbar on all displays (On | Off)
Display destination of taskbar button (3 choices)
Combine buttons on other taskbars (3 choices)

Explanation of setting items

Show taskbar on all displays

Turn on to show the taskbar on all displays.

In Windows 7, this option did not exist and the taskbar was only visible on the main display. (Only in the off state)

Taskbar button display destination

You can select the display method of the button (icon) on the taskbar.

If you only want to see the programs and Explorer buttons shown on each display, select "Open Windu Taskbar".

[Choice]

All taskbars
Main taskbar and taskbar of open windows
Open window taskbar

Combine buttons on other taskbars

You can choose how to display the taskbar buttons.

[Choice]

Always merge, hide label
If you cannot fit in the taskbar
Do not combine

Afterword

A TV equipped with an HDMI terminal can be used as a second monitor for a PC.

The TV becomes a second monitor simply by connecting the PC and TV with an HDMI cable.

If you have an extra laptop, you can browse YouTube, TVer, etc. on a big screen just by purchasing an HDMI cable.

Even if you don't purchase FireTV or Chromecast, the surplus PC can replace the media receiver.

You can also use a Bluetooth mouse for remote control.

Validation: Windows 10 Pro November 2019 Update, v1909.18363.592

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