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Remove search characters from windows 11 taskbar?


In the MS Windows 11 taskbar, the search button bothers you, with which you can quickly search for files or information on the PC or the Internet!




Contents:

1.) ... The hiding of the search button in the taskbar! 
2.) ... More tips on the taskbar under MS Windows OS!


1.) Hiding the search button in the taskbar! 

1. Open the Windows 11 settings with the key Windows + i 

2. On the left side go to Personalization  

3. On the right side scroll to the taskbar item

4. And just hide the icon for the search 

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2.) More tips on the taskbar under MS Windows OS!

Here are more tips to make better use of the Windows 11 taskbar, just click through to possibly get along with it better! 
 

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3.) Why should you remove the search symbol from the Windows 11 taskbar?

Removing the search icon (usually the magnifying glass icon) from the Windows 11 taskbar can be useful for a variety of reasons, depending on individual preferences and usage habits. Here are some reasons why someone might remove the search icon from the taskbar:

Save space: The width of the taskbar is limited and removing icons can free up space for other icons or applications that are used more frequently.

Minimalist Design: Some users prefer a minimalist design and want to strip the taskbar down to the essentials so that the desktop looks cleaner.

Other Search Methods: Some users prefer to open Windows Search via keyboard shortcuts (e.g. Win S) or the Start menu instead of using the search icon on the taskbar. In such cases, the search icon may be unnecessary.

Avoid Accidental Clicks: Accidentally clicking on the search icon can sometimes be annoying. Removing the icon prevents such accidental clicks.

Customization to Personal Preferences: Every user has different preferences and requirements for the taskbar. Removing the search icon is one way to customize the taskbar to suit your needs.


It is important to note that removing the search icon from the taskbar does not affect the use of Windows Search. You can still access Windows Search by pressing the Windows key and then simply typing the search term you want.

If you later decide you want to add it back, you can do so by opening the program you want and pinning it to the taskbar again.





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Asked questions on this answer:
  1. What do I do if removing the search icon in Windows 11 causes taskbar issues?
  2. How do I make sure the search bar stops automatically appearing on the Windows 11 taskbar?
  3. How can I reset the Windows 11 taskbar after removing the Search icon?
  4. What will the taskbar look like in Windows 11 after removing the search icon?
  5. Quickly disable taskbar search button in windows 11?
  6. How do I remove the search icon from the Windows 11 taskbar if I'm using a custom theme?
  7. How do I customize the search bar in Windows 11?
  8. How do I remove the search function from the taskbar in Windows 11 via the registry?
  9. How do I remove the search option from the taskbar context menu in Windows 11?
  10. How do I remove the search bar in Windows 11 when using custom taskbar themes?
  11. How do I remove the search icon in Windows 11 if I accidentally disabled it?
  12. What do I do if the search bar reappears in Windows 11 after an update?
  13. How do I restore the taskbar in Windows 11 if I removed the search icon?
  14. How do I make sure the Search bar in Windows 11 is hidden only for me?
  15. How can I disable the search icon in Windows 11?
  16. What do I do if the Search icon in Windows 11 reappears after a reboot despite being removed?
  17. Where can I find the option to hide the search bar in Windows 11?
  18. How do I remove the search icon on Windows 11 laptops and desktops?
  19. How do I remove the search icon on the Windows 11 taskbar in a domain environment?
  20. How do I hide the search icon on the Windows 11 taskbar?
  21. How do I change the search bar display settings in Windows 11?
  22. How do I remove the search icon in Windows 11 in tablet mode?
  23. What do I do if the Search icon still appears on the Windows 11 taskbar even though I've removed it?
  24. Where do I enable the Windows 11 search button?
  25. How do I remove the search icon in Windows 11 on a multi-user PC?
  26. How do I reconfigure the taskbar in Windows 11 after removing the search icon?
  27. How do I remove the search icon from the taskbar in Windows 11 if it is not displayed there?
  28. Find files and documents on Windows 11 PC?
  29. How do I resize the Search bar in Windows 11 before removing it?
  30. How do I remove the search bar in Windows 11 for a non-administrator user account?
  31. Can I hide the search bar in Windows 11 using third-party software?
  32. How can I remove the search bar from the taskbar in Windows 11 without disabling search?
  33. How do I hide the search bar in Windows 11 when I'm in S mode?
  34. The search button on the taskbar, I don't use it, want more space, can I just disable the Windows 11 search button?
  35. How do I hide the search box on the Windows 11 taskbar for specific users only?
  36. How can I replace the Search box on the taskbar in Windows 11 with another function?
  37. Where do I set the search to not be displayed in the Windows 11 taskbar?
  38. How do I hide the search bar in Windows 11 without disabling the search feature altogether?
  39. How can I remove the Search icon in Windows 11 for other user accounts?
  40. How do I remove the search sign from the taskbar in Windows 11 using a group policy?
  41. How can I remove the search function from the taskbar in Windows 11?
  42. How can I remove the Search icon in Windows 11 without affecting the Search functionality across the Windows environment?
  43. How do I remove the search field from the Windows 11 taskbar?
  44. How do I remove the search symbol from the Windows 11 taskbar?
  45. How do I disable search in Windows 11 without changing the taskbar?
  46. How do I make sure the search bar no longer appears on the Windows 11 taskbar?
  47. How do I hide the taskbar search button on Windows 11, I don't need the search by default?
  48. What do I do if the option to remove the search icon isn't available in Windows 11?
  49. How do I remove the search icon if it won't go away on my Windows 11 device?
  50. Can I completely remove the search bar in Windows 11?
  51. How do I remove the search sign in Windows 11 when it is displayed in a virtual machine?
  52. How do I hide the search function on the Windows 11 taskbar?
  53. How do I remove the Search icon from the taskbar in Windows 11 on a multiple monitor setup?
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