Auto-hiding the taskbar in Windows 11 frees up screen space and keeps the desktop tidy. Whether it is a distraction-free work environment or additional space for videos, Windows 11 is simple with flexible settings and tweaks.
Right-click on the taskbar (the blank space).
Click Taskbar settings.
Scroll down to Taskbar behaviors.
Check the box that says Automatically hide the taskbar.
That’s it! Your taskbar will now disappear unless you hover your mouse at the bottom of the screen.
Once enabled, the taskbar hides when not in use and appears when you move the mouse down.
Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
In the Registry Editor, navigate to:
Double-click Settings.
Change the fifth value in the second row from 03 to 02.
Click OK and restart your computer.
Always back up your registry before making changes. This can be done by going to File > Export in the Registry Editor.
Download and install AutoHotKey.
Create a new script file named HideTaskbar.ahk.
Paste the following code:
ahk
Save the file and double-click to run it.
Use Ctrl + Shift + H to hide the taskbar and Ctrl + Shift + U to unhide it.
You can modify the hotkeys to your preference. Just change the ^+ in the script to different key combinations if you want.
Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.
Navigate to: User Configuration > Administrative Templates > Start Menu and Taskbar.
Find Automatically hide the taskbar and set it to Enabled.
Apply the changes and restart your computer.
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