how to restore taskbar button size

When I open up multiple programs on my computer, the buttons on my taskbar
are no more than 2 cm in width. Is there a way to restore the width of the
buttons?

I am running windows vista
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- J Dub

"J Dub" <> wrote in message
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> When I open up multiple programs on my computer, the buttons on my taskbar
> are no more than 2 cm in width. Is there a way to restore the width of
> the
> buttons?

Please switch your brain on.

ss.

J Dub;644957 Wrote:
> When I open up multiple programs on my computer, the buttons on my
> taskbar
> are no more than 2 cm in width. Is there a way to restore the width of
> the
> buttons?
>
> I am running windows vista
> --
> - J Dub

Hi J Dub,

This is normal. It's squeezes them together to make room for them on
the taskbar. The only way to restore the size is to close enough windows
until they are larger again. In the taskbar properties, you can check
"Group similar taskbar buttons" to help condense the multiple buttons
from the same program.

Hope this helps,
Shawn


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"Synapse Syndrome" <> wrote in message
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> "J Dub" <> wrote in message
> news:254814B7-4DA9-4988-AAB8-...
>> When I open up multiple programs on my computer, the buttons on my
>> taskbar
>> are no more than 2 cm in width. Is there a way to restore the width of
>> the
>> buttons?
>
> Please switch your brain on.
>
> ss.
>

you must make sure you have unlocked the taskbar by right clicking on the
taskbar and seeing that the LOCK TASKBAR entry is unchecked, then you will
notice that some
vertical "sizing handles" appear for the toolbars, one such toolbar you
probably have is called quicklaunch.
http://www.coolnerds.com/XP/Taskbar/xpTaskbar05.gif

Grab the "sizing handles" and slide it so you make more space for the
taskbar button area. See this page for more info
(this is for xp but the same ol thing applies to vista)
http://www.coolnerds.com/XP/Taskbar/xpTaskbar.htm




"J Dub" <> wrote in message
news:254814B7-4DA9-4988-AAB8-...
> When I open up multiple programs on my computer, the buttons on my taskbar
> are no more than 2 cm in width. Is there a way to restore the width of
> the
> buttons?
>
> I am running windows vista
> --
> - J Dub

Synapse Syndrome wrote:
> "J Dub" <> wrote in message
> news:254814B7-4DA9-4988-AAB8-...
>> When I open up multiple programs on my computer, the buttons on my taskbar
>> are no more than 2 cm in width. Is there a way to restore the width of
>> the
>> buttons?
>
> Please switch your brain on.
>
> ss.
>
>
+1. I wonder why didn't common sense kick in?

One solution would be to increase the height of you task bar. Unlock it and
grab an edge until you get double arrows and pull it up until the buttons
get to the size you want. Then you can set it to auto hide and it will be
out of sight unless you move your cursor to the edge and restore it. Then
lock the task bar again.

"J Dub" <> wrote in message
news:254814B7-4DA9-4988-AAB8-...
> When I open up multiple programs on my computer, the buttons on my taskbar
> are no more than 2 cm in width. Is there a way to restore the width of
> the
> buttons?
>
> I am running windows vista
> --
> - J Dub

"On the Bridge!" <On@the,bridge> wrote in message
news:47d8d2b4$...
> you must make sure you have unlocked the taskbar by right clicking on the
> taskbar and seeing that the LOCK TASKBAR entry is unchecked, then you will
> notice that some
> vertical "sizing handles" appear for the toolbars, one such toolbar you
> probably have is called quicklaunch.
> http://www.coolnerds.com/XP/Taskbar/xpTaskbar05.gif
>
> Grab the "sizing handles" and slide it so you make more space for the
> taskbar button area. See this page for more info
> (this is for xp but the same ol thing applies to vista)
> http://www.coolnerds.com/XP/Taskbar/xpTaskbar.htm


Oh, wow. I really never thought of that!
I'm so glad we have out little squealing little **** ant to answer the
really hard questions like this!

ss.

"On the Bridge!" <On@the,bridge> wrote in message
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>A superior intelligence can understand what he means, without him
>explaining what he means.
>
> see my post


Why are you called On the Bridge, anyway?
Has it got something to do you with your sexuality? Or asexuality maybe?

ss.

no, it seperates me from those like you who dwell under the bridge.. lol
haha

no actually its a reference to star trek..
bridge of the starship enterprise...


"Synapse Syndrome" <> wrote in message
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> "On the Bridge!" <On@the,bridge> wrote in message
> news:47d8d2b4$...
>>A superior intelligence can understand what he means, without him
>>explaining what he means.
>>
>> see my post
>
>
> Why are you called On the Bridge, anyway?
> Has it got something to do you with your sexuality? Or asexuality maybe?
>
> ss.
>