By default, the DisplayFusion taskbar will match the behaviour of the Windows taskbar, but did you know that the DisplayFusion taskbar has a wealth of customization options that you can configure to best suit your needs? Per-Taskbar SettingsEach taskbar element (Start button, shortcuts, application buttons, system tray, clock, and show desktop button) can be moved to either side of the taskbar, or disabled completely if you don't have a use for it on that particular monitor. Additionally, you can customize it further with the following:
The customization options are per-taskbar settings. To access them, right-click a blank space on the taskbar itself and navigate to the Multi-Monitor Taskbar sub-menu. There you'll find a list of further sub-menus for each element containing the configuration options for each one. If you'd like to reset all of the taskbars to the default settings again, you can use the "Reset All Taskbars" button on the DisplayFusion Settings > Taskbar tab. Global Taskbar SettingsThere are also some settings that affect all of the DisplayFusion taskbars. These settings are located on the DisplayFusion Settings > Taskbar tab. Some of the options you can change there allow you to:
Adding and Editing ShortcutsThe DisplayFusion taskbar allows you to add different types of shortcuts to the taskbar. You can add regular application shortcuts, like the Windows taskbar, but you can also add shortcuts to files, folders, and websites. By default, new windows opened from shortcuts on the DisplayFusion taskbar will be forced to move to that same monitor. This can be changed in the Taskbar Shortcuts editor. Adding application shortcuts can be done by right-clicking a button on the DisplayFusion taskbar and choosing "Pin this program to Taskbar." For the other shortcut types, you'll need to use the Taskbar Shortcuts window, accessible via the right-click menu on the taskbar, or by clicking the "Taskbar Shortcuts" button on the DisplayFusion Settings > Taskbar tab. From there you can add all of the shortcut types, and also edit, rename, re-arrange, and specify custom icons for the shortcuts. ScreenshotsHere are a few sample screenshots of different taskbar configurations.  Per-Taskbar Settings  Buttons Aligned to the Middle  Buttons-Only Taskbar  Start Button Disabled  Tray Icons Disabled  Shortcuts Editor |
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 Nick199 1 discussion post
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This tells you WHAT you can do but not HOW. Kind of useless.
Dec 31, 2015
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All of these options are available by right-clicking in a blank spot on the taskbar. Please see the first screenshot for reference.
Thanks!
Dec 31, 2015
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 Finn Lynch 1 discussion post
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It would be great if there was an ability to limit which applications displayed on one of the taskbars.
Use case: limit one taskbar to only show windows explorer windows (ungrouped) Such limitations could help manage multiple windows more effectively.
Apr 29, 2016
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 Riza Pacalioglu 4 discussion posts
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Instead of creating a 2nd taskbar for the 2nd monitor is it possible to extent the Windows taskbar so that start menu is on the left of 1st monitor and date/time on the right of the 2nd monitor (sietup to be the right of the 1st monitor)?
Mar 27, 2017
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@Riza: Unfortunately not, sorry!
Mar 28, 2017
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 Paula J Johnson 4 discussion posts
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Good morning,
It would be helpful to be able to set a Multi-Monitor Taskbar, but have the same system tray clock (as I have added two more clocks for different time zones for family members). Is this possible? If so, how? Thank you, Paula
Jun 24, 2017
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@Paula: Are you wanting the extra time zones to show in the tooltip for the clock? Or right on the taskbar?
Jun 26, 2017
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 jim swenson 2 discussion posts
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is it possible to remove the windows 10 taskbar completely and only use the DisplayFusion taskbars?
Mar 2, 2018
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 switch 5 discussion posts
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@jim swenson
you can go under advanced settings, and select "show taskbar on all monitors" - then you can set the win taskbar on auto-hide and move it to the side of the screen for example. its a workaround but I think it is the only thing you can do for your main monitor.
Mar 2, 2018
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jim swenson 2 discussion posts
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I actually swear by displayfusion for multiple monitors, but I have run into this problem with it in the past also (with DF I mean), and I used to use a second program specifically for that feature in it. same 'genre'(?) of program tho, multiple monitor support... but between the two, I would push this software on any multiple display system I build (I actually do btw)... I might have to go back to using both programs... both your and theirs (whos name I can't remember, yours I can... kudos...) but thanks =) not like they they are memory hogs or anything =) keep up the good work! <3
Mar 2, 2018
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 Arnaud Clarat46772 1 discussion post
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Hello,
I would know if it's possible to desactivate the default Windows taskbar and replace it by the your? I have Win10 and two screen, i can do what i want on my second screen, but on the first screen either i only have the Windows or i have both of windows and your.. I don't know if i made my self understood but i hope Thank you!
Mar 11, 2018
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@Arnaud: It's not a supported feature, but you can do it following the steps here: https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/anyway-to-make-the-df-pro-taskbar-override-the-windows-taskbar/?ID=3d0cad5b-2ab0-4b2d-acbc-cd2b45389c38#6
Mar 12, 2018
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Hello
Would it be possible to add some "semi-grouping", like there is on the normal windows task bar? By this I mean that, when you try to drag e.g. Skype around on the task bar, all the Skype windows move together as one unit, and more importantly, they open besides each other. So the real feature request is that windows that belong to the same group, open next to windows of the same group, instead of just opening it at the end of the task bar. Since there already is functionality to group windows, it should be possible to do a small check of whether a window of the same group is open, then place the windows next to that. This could of course be some kind of toggle feature, for those who like the current implementation. Thanks beforehand
Mar 20, 2018
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This is on our list to implement, so I've added your info to the open ticket. We'll be sure to let you know when that's been added
Thanks!
Mar 21, 2018
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Sound really good.
On another note. It might be worth to update the pictures in the original post, since most people (i guess) use Windows 10, and the general UI, has received an overhaul.
Mar 22, 2018
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 Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get Windows 10 Sticky Notes on my secondary displayfusion taskbar. I can't find it using the browse function from the displayfusion settings or anything. I can't open it to that monitor using the start menu on that monitor, it just opens on the primary taskbar. Can someone help me get a shortcut to Windows 10 Sticky Notes on my secondary taskbar? it's not in the add application or add file browse, and search doesn't find it. I am running the latest version of Windows 10 Home, all updates installed. I can't find Sticky Notes anywhere, but clearly I'm using them via the Microsoft Store App. How do I add them to my displayfusion secondary task bar?
May 11, 2018
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@Phaewryn: It looks like the Sticky Notes app is doing something special, as it doesn't show up in our normal detection methods for running/installed Universal apps. I've added this to our list to look into further.
Thanks!
May 15, 2018
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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Quote: @Phaewryn: It looks like the Sticky Notes app is doing something special, as it doesn't show up in our normal detection methods for running/installed Universal apps. I've added this to our list to look into further. Thanks! Awesome, thank you!
May 18, 2018
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 Gianna Blanchard 6 discussion posts
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Is it possible to add taskbar shortcuts to the primary monitor? I don't seem to have the right click menu on the taskbar for the primary monitor either.
May 22, 2018
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@Gianna: Unfortunately not. DisplayFusion doesn't replace the Windows taskbar on the primary monitor, so it doesn't have any control over it. Sorry!
May 30, 2018
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 Mezlo 1 discussion post
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One of my little pet peeves about DisplayFusion is that when you open anything in Control Panel, DF taskbar shows it as a Windows Explorer window rather than the Control Panel icon. Other than that, DF does exactly what I need it to do!
Jul 31, 2018
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@Mezlo: Is this in Windows 7 or Windows 10?
Aug 1, 2018
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Paula J Johnson 4 discussion posts
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I am sorry for the extreme delay in responding. When I hover over for the tooltip, it only shows the date. Perhaps you are saying that it would be possible to have it show the additional time zone as a tooltip. However it can be available - either as a tooltip or right on the taskbar, as long as I can view the different time zones, that would be perfect! Thank you for your patience with my getting back to you.
Quote: @Paula: Are you wanting the extra time zones to show in the tooltip for the clock? Or right on the taskbar?
Aug 1, 2018
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@Paula: How did you add the extra clocks to the Windows taskbar? Did you have to use a third-party app?
Aug 1, 2018
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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While I'm not Paula, adding extra clocks to the taskbar is trivial in windows 10: Click on the taskbar clock, then "Date and time settings", then "Add clocks for different time zones", check the "show this clock" checkbox, choose the time zone, enter a display name, click Apply. Now it will show both (or as many as you want) timezones as a mouseover.
Aug 2, 2018
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Paula J Johnson 4 discussion posts
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Yes, thank you Phaewryn. I did that prior to initially posting... and it works, on my main (1st) monitor. But when I hover (or mouseover) the date / time on the 2nd monitor, it only shows the current time zone. It seems trivial, but I have my computers arranged to my liking and the 1st monitor is a considerable distance from my 2nd monitor, where I do most of my work. If this would work on the 2nd monitor, that would be sufficient.
Aug 2, 2018
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Paula J Johnson 4 discussion posts
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Yes, which that third party app no longer works. Now the issue is just having the hover work on the 2nd monitor... please see post just before this one.
Quote: @Paula: How did you add the extra clocks to the Windows taskbar? Did you have to use a third-party app?
Aug 2, 2018
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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Ah, right, I see what you're getting at. That is actually a rather odd little bobble in the program, isn't it? It clearly displays my customized "show both 12 and 24 hour times" hack which I did in "Date and Time Settings/Additional date, time, & regional settings/Set the time and date/Change date and time/Change calendar settings/Customize Format/Time/Short time: h:mm tt - H:mm TT" on the second taskbar, but you're right, it does not show the additional time zones, or for that matter, any mouseover action. I suspect they just need to add the mouseover functionality (tooltip, whatever microsoft wants to call a mouseover)?
One other thing that's always annoyed me is that the clock on my secondary taskbar is in a different color font than on my primary monitor. A little thing, but annoying none-the-less. I use a high-contrast theme, and the DF taskbar clock just does not seem to understand it at all.
Aug 2, 2018
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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Quote: One of my little pet peeves about DisplayFusion is that when you open anything in Control Panel, DF taskbar shows it as a Windows Explorer window rather than the Control Panel icon. Other than that, DF does exactly what I need it to do! Huh, doesn't do that on mine. Shows correct icons on secondary DF taskbar (Windows 10).
Aug 2, 2018
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Ah yep, I see what you mean about the tooltip for the additional clocks. I found a ticket for this on our list so I've added your info to it.
@Phaewryn: Which High Contrast Theme do you have selected? I'll test this out.
Aug 2, 2018
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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Ones I built myself,so I'd have to give you the code and then you'd have to go put it in your themes folder: %localappdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Themes
I'm pretty sure they started as Windows's "High Contrast Black", and then I went in and tweaked from there, so probably any of the High Contrast Themes in Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Personalization would replicate the issue. To make one, you have to go into there and choose one of the existing high contrast themes, change some stuff using the UI, then "Save theme," then go into the theme folder and edit them in notepad++ (I think it might require administrator privileges to save in that folder, been a while since I built a theme). My primary theme: and sometimes:
Aug 3, 2018
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Thanks! Do you also have the "Taskbar: Force Classic Style" option enabled in the Advanced Settings window?
Aug 3, 2018
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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I use ClassicShell for my classic start menu customizations. I can verify that setting though if you tell me where to look in DF to find it. I do not think I have anything going on there in DF, I think my start menu is all done through ClassicShell: http://www.classicshell.net/
Aug 4, 2018
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Sorry, I should have clarified, do you have the "Taskbar: Force Classic Style" option enabled in the DisplayFusion Settings > Advanced Settings window?
Aug 8, 2018
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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Quote: Sorry, I should have clarified, do you have the "Taskbar: Force Classic Style" option enabled in the DisplayFusion Settings > Advanced Settings window? No, I do not.
Aug 9, 2018
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Ok, strange. Could you send us some screenshots via our contact form of the difference between the Windows taskbar and the DF taskbar when you have that theme loaded?
Aug 10, 2018
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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Quote: Ok, strange. Could you send us some screenshots via our contact form of the difference between the Windows taskbar and the DF taskbar when you have that theme loaded? Done! Look for message from Phaewryn with your name in the subject. Here it is (attached) here as well. FYI, I did follow your previous advise at https://www.displayfusion.com/Discussions/View/multimonitor-taskbars-two-very-different-colors-one-aero-one-not/?ID=35a1b18d-e1cd-4a10-bf3b-71ba1bbbb55b and so that setting is set to "Don't change the Aero color". • Attachment [protected]: ss-df-tb.png [303,497 bytes]
Aug 10, 2018
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 Katylar 1 discussion post
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What's the recommended size for the Custom Icons for my shortcuts?
I currently have a taskbar on my second monitor, set to 36px width (it's on the left side of the screen). All the PNGs that I've uploaded (which look great when used as normal icons) are pixelated and have hard edges (like AA is turned off). What's the recommended size for these? Thanks! • Attachment [protected]: screen.jpg [15,551 bytes]
Sep 5, 2018
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Could you attach the PNGs here? I'll do some testing with them and see what I can find out.
Thanks!
Sep 6, 2018
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 Allison June39780 1 discussion post
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I have three monitors. I have the windows start bar on one monitor, and displayfusion's start bar on the other two.
I want to know if it's possible to extend the start bar only to one of my other two monitors, without changing any other settings. Please let me know, and apologies if this has already been asked.
Sep 18, 2018
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@Allison: It sure is! For the monitor that you don't want it on, right-click the taskbar and choose Multi-Monitor Taskbar > Position > Disabled.
Sep 18, 2018
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 dracho 15 discussion posts
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Hi,
Is it possible to use DisplayFusion to display a taskbar on my secondary monitor that shows the time in 24h format, including seconds, while my standard Windows taskbar displays 12h time without seconds? Thanks.
Nov 29, 2018
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It sure is! In the DisplayFusion Settings > Advanced Settings window, set the "Taskbar > Clock Text" setting to this:
HH:mm:ss
Nov 29, 2018
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dracho 15 discussion posts
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Thanks, but I should have been more specific...
I have 4 monitors. I would like 1 of the 3 DF taskbars to show HH:mm:ss, while the other 2 DF taskbar and the default Windows taskbar to show hh:mm. The setting you showed affects all DF taskbars. I'd like it to affect just one. Thank you!
Nov 29, 2018
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Ah ok, we don't have a way to set the clock text differently for each taskbar, no. If we're able to separate them out in the future I will be sure to post an update.
Thanks!
Nov 30, 2018
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 Manuel Rozier de Linage 16 discussion posts
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Hello,
I like the feature "All taskbars show all windows" but I have a problem with it when used combined with Taskbar auto-hide and Full screen apps : If I have a messenger app running like Communicator 2007 or Jabber and I receive a message, all the taskbars becomes visible with the messenger app icon blinking. It then hides the bottom of my full screen app which is a terminal emulator app, where the last line is the most important one where I input text. As a workaround I have to use "Windows taskbar shows all windows, DisplayFusion displays only relevant windows" option but I would prefer to have "All taskbars show all windows" + an option "Disable icons flashing on DisplayFusion taskbars" to have only the messenger app icon flashing on the main windows taskbar and have my DisplayFusion taskbars remain hidden by the auto-hide feature. Looks like windows has some feature to disable/configure icon flashing (untested) https://www.thewindowsclub.com/disable-flashing-taskbar-buttons-windows |
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In the Settings > Advanced Settings window, there's an option called "Flashing taskbar buttons never flash" that should do what you're looking for
Aug 13, 2019
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Manuel Rozier de Linage 16 discussion posts
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Perfect, only Displayfusion makes it possible !
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 Kesse 4 discussion posts
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Hi, I'm new to DisplayFusion, but I'm liking it so far.
I installed it because I'm using a DualHead2Go to get a second screen attached to my system, but still want the screens to behave as seperate displayes. In order to achive this I have split the screen in to, and that works great. However I only want the start menu on one screen, so I have disabled the "Multi-monitor taskbar" resulting in only one taskbar on one screen, so far so good. My problem is that when I maximize a window on the screen with no taskbar, the window behaves like it maximizes, but it still leaves space for the taskbar even though it is not there. Is there an option to change this behaviour? Thanks in advance Kesse
Apr 3, 2020
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@Kesse: This issue is currently open on our list. We'll be sure to let you know if/when we're able to get it all fixed up.
Thanks!
Apr 6, 2020
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@Kesse: We've just released a new DisplayFusion Beta version and this issue should be all fixed up. Please let us know if you run into any trouble after updating.
Thanks!
Apr 8, 2020
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 G_W1Z 12 discussion posts
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In the Win10 taskbar settings, you can select to not combine taskbar buttons, which for instance would let multiple PDF files display separately (see attachment). So far I can make them display spread out like that on both screens. Is it possible to spread them out on the secondary screen but not the main screen? Basically have it do this on one screen, not both.
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May 27, 2020
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Yep! If you leave it set to combined on the Windows taskbar, you can right-click in a blank space on the DisplayFusion taskbar and choose Multi-Monitor Taskbar > Group Buttons > Disabled, and Multi-Monitor Taskbar > Button Style > Icons and Text.
Hope that helps!
May 28, 2020
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G_W1Z 12 discussion posts
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Quote: Yep! If you leave it set to combined on the Windows taskbar, you can right-click in a blank space on the DisplayFusion taskbar and choose Multi-Monitor Taskbar > Group Buttons > Disabled, and Multi-Monitor Taskbar > Button Style > Icons and Text. Hope that helps! That does it! Thanks so much!
May 29, 2020
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 MarkOt 9 discussion posts
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Hi
Is it possible for DisplayFusion to avoid putting any icons in the center of the secondary taskbar? Situation is, user has moved their webcam down over the screen so they can see eye to eye in Zoom meetings.. Which means the center of their 2nd taskbar is obscured by some of the camera mount, we want to force the icons on that taskbar to be placed to the left and right of the center of the task bar where the camera mount is, so user can see the icons. thank you Mark.
Jun 15, 2021
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Hi Mark,
This isn't something we support, but I've added this to our feature request list. We don't guarantee that feature requests will be implemented, or offer timelines on possible implementation. We'll be sure to let you know if we do add it to our planned features in a future version. Thanks!
Jun 16, 2021
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 Appollyx 1 discussion post
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How can i make it so that i can see the different timzones i have set to appear on my closk when hovering onver it on my other 2 monitors taskbars? I cant seem to find any thing anywhere in the forums
Aug 9, 2021
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Hello,
In the DisplayFusion Advanced Settings window, we have a setting called "Clock Time Zone (Taskbar #X)" that you can adjust for each individual taskbar. Is that what you're looking for? Thanks!
Aug 9, 2021
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 Hal Flessner 2 discussion posts
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I would like to request a feature. Having multiple taskbars is probably the most important for me and Actual Multiple Monitors can do it but $50 a year is a little steep for me so I'm trying to move over to Displayfusion. Here is an example with Windows 10's own task bar (also attached). Thank you!
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Nov 27, 2021
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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Quote: I would like to request a feature. Having multiple taskbars is probably the most important for me... Display Fusion already has multiple taskbars, it's right under Multi-Monitor Taskbar in the menu, just right-click the taskbar icon, and check to enable them. You're commenting on a thread about them. Is there something *specific* you need your taskbars to do that we can help you set up? Generally, just go to the taskbar you want to tweak, right-click on it, and it's in the menu. |
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Hal Flessner 2 discussion posts
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Quote: Quote: I would like to request a feature. Having multiple taskbars is probably the most important for me... Display Fusion already has multiple taskbars, it's right under Multi-Monitor Taskbar in the menu, just right-click the taskbar icon, and check to enable them. You're commenting on a thread about them. Is there something *specific* you need your taskbars to do that we can help you set up? Generally, just go to the taskbar you want to tweak, right-click on it, and it's in the menu. Maybe I'm just not seeing what you're talking about. There is no option for the examples I showed you in my last message. Can you show me exactly where having multiple taskbars on one bar is. Did you see my examples? It is one bar on 1 monitor that has 3 toolbars on it. |
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Hi Hal,
We currently don't support toolbars on DisplayFusion taskbars, but we do have this open as a feature request. I've added your vote to it, so we'll be sure to let you know if we have any news on it in the future. Thanks!
Nov 30, 2021
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Phaewryn 15 discussion posts
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Quote: Maybe I'm just not seeing what you're talking about. There is no option for the examples I showed you in my last message. Can you show me exactly where having multiple taskbars on one bar is. Did you see my examples? It is one bar on 1 monitor that has 3 toolbars on it. No, I can't see your example. It says "protected", and there is no link or image. I know nothing about "toolbars". You can have 1 taskbar per monitor with DisplayFusion, as far as I know. You can put most Windows shortcuts and system tray items on it. That's about all it does.
Dec 1, 2021
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