The latest 11th edition brought improvements under the hood. Microsoft has not abandoned Windows 10 features and has tried to replicate them in newer software that has changed the visuals. Personalization is the beauty of the latest software, and changing the color of the taskbar can give your desktop a whole new look. This guide will help you customize the Windows 11 taskbar color.
Why can’t I customize the taskbar color?
Microsoft followed the monetization method they implemented with Windows 10. In short, your copy of Windows must be activated or personalization options won’t be available. The Redmond-based company is offering a free upgrade for (genuine licensed) Windows 10 users to activate their copy without paying a dime.
Note. Insiders are no longer eligible to receive an activated copy, and it will remain a non-activated version in Windows 11.
How to change the color of the taskbar in Windows 11
Follow our example to change the color of the taskbar, and be sure to read the guide to the end.
Step 1: Click the “Start”button and then select the “Settings”icon. If the settings icon is missing, use the search bar.
Step 2: Click “Personalization”to continue.
Step 3: Select the “Colors”option.
Step 4. Scroll down and choose the color you want in the “Accent Color”section.
Now play with colors to your liking.
How to set a custom color on the taskbar
- Click “Start”and then select “Settings”.
- If the settings icon is missing, enter in the search bar.
- Select “Personalization”on the left side of the menu to continue.
- Select the “Colors”option.
- Choose the color closest to your preference.
- Click View Colors under Custom Colors.
- You have a custom color bar on the screen.
- Choose a color from the main panel.
- Adjust the color gradation using the option located on the right sidebar.
- There is a color preview box at the bottom so you can get an idea of the layout.
- Click “Done”to save your changes.
An advanced option is available on the same panel where you can enter the RBG and HSV color code to change the colors as you like.
How to return the normal color of the taskbar?
The 11th edition offering is no different from its predecessor, but I’ll show you how to revert back to default.
Step 1: Click on the search bar available on the bottom taskbar and type “Settings”.
Step 2: Select the “Settings”option and you will be redirected to a new page.
Step 3: Landing on the settings page, you need to select the “Personalization”option available from the navigation menu on the left.
Step 4: Select “Color Option to Continue”.
Step 5: Set the default color to Blue.
Step 6: Make sure blue is selected in the custom color section.
Personalization doesn’t have a “reset defaults”option, which is odd given the concept.
Conclusion
The 8th edition didn’t appeal to millions due to the lack of a PC interface, but it was a great option for a touch screen machine. However, Microsoft completely ignored the development of the touch screen interface in 10th edition. We can see a similar scenario in Windows 11 where MS developers have limited the color scheme on the taskbar. You can change the taskbar color in Windows 11, but it doesn’t reflect the entire layout. Let us know what you think about the limitations of taskbar customization in the comment section below.