Forum Thread: How to Hide the Taskbar in Windows 7

You can hide the taskbar to create more space. If you don't see the taskbar anywhere on the screen, it might be hidden.

In this tutorial we are going to learn How to Hide the Taskbar in Windows 7. Please go through the step by step guide below and watch the video for clear understanding.

Step 1: Open Taskbar and Start Menu Properties by Clicking the Start Button Picture of the Start Button, Clicking Control Panel, Clicking Appearance and Personalization, and Then Clicking Taskbar and Start Menu.

Step 2: On the Taskbar tab, under Taskbar appearance, select the Auto-hide the taskbar check box, and then click OK.

The taskbar is hidden from view. You can see it again by pointing to the place where you last saw it.