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How to Hide Taskbar on a Second Monitor?

As soon as one hooks up a secondary monitor to a Windows 10 PC, they will see that both screens will come with a taskbar at the bottom. Some users prefer it, and some do not. Those who do not like it, can disable it. Read on and learn how to hide the taskbar in a second monitor.



Using Windows 10


If you want to hide taskbar on the second monitor on Windows 10, then you need to follow the instructions given below.

First of all, hold the Windows key on the keyboard or go to the Windows icon to open the Start menu.Navigate to menu & select the Settings icon.You should select the Personalization button on the Windows Settings screen.Thereafter go to the left side menu section & click on the Taskbar option.Go through the Taskbar menu when you see the Multiple Displays section.You have to switch the toggle of “Show taskbar on all displays” option.


To Apply Duplicate Mode on the Second Monitor Using Auto Hide Option


You need to apply duplicate mode on the second monitor using auto hide option. Follow the instructions given below.

To get started, go to the desktop & open the Start menu.You have to select the little cog option.Go to the Windows Settings screen, and you have to select the Personalization option.Then navigate to the left side menu section, select the Taskbar.Select the switch under the labeled option “Automatically hide the taskbar in desktop mode.


Using Windows 8


If you want to hide taskbar on the second monitor on Windows 8, then you need to follow the instructions given below.

To get started, right-click on the Taskbar.Thereafter go to the pop-up menu, choose the Properties option.After open the Windows Taskbar screen, then select the Taskbar button.Then you should untick the box of “Show taskbar on all displays.”


Disable the Menu Bar on the Second Monitor on a MacBook


You need to disable the menu bar on the second monitor on a MacBook. Follow the instructions given below.

First & foremost launch the Apple menu on your Mac.Then you should choose System Preferences.You have to choose the Mission Control panel.Thereafter locate the “Displays have separate spaces” option & untick it.Now, you should sign out the account & sign back in for the modification you have made become visible. Otherwise, you can restart your MacBook.


Select the Primary Displays on Mac OS X


If you want to select the displays on Mac OS X, then you need to follow the instructions given below.

First, you have to open the Apple menu on your Mac.Then you should select the Display icon.Navigate to the Arrangement section.Thereafter long-press the white bar.Now, move it the monitor you would like to set as the primary.To apply your settings, you should close the screen.


Graccey Leio is a self-professed security expert; she has been making the people aware of the security threats. Her passion is to write about Cybersecurity, cryptography, malware, social engineering, internet and new media. She writes for Norton security products at norton.com/setup


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