how to make your taskbar a different color

How to change taskbar color, while keeping Start and Action Center dark

1. Open Settings.
2. Click on Personalization.
3. Click on Colors.
4. Pick an accent color, which will be the color you want to use in the taskbar.
5. Turn on the Show color on Start, taskbar, and action center toggle switch.

1. Can you change taskbar color on Windows 10?
2. How do I get an accent color on my taskbar?
3. Why can't I change the color of my taskbar?
4. How do I change the white taskbar color in Windows 10?
5. How can I customize my taskbar without activation?
6. Why has my taskbar changed Colour?
7. Why has my taskbar turned GREY?
8. Why has my taskbar turned white?
9. What is accent color in Windows 10?
10. How do I change the position of the taskbar?

Can you change taskbar color on Windows 10?

To change the color of your taskbar, select the Start button > Settings > Personalization > Colors > Show accent color on the following surfaces. Select the box next to Start, taskbar, and action center. This will change the color of your taskbar to the color of your overall theme.

How do I get an accent color on my taskbar?

First, right-click on the taskbar and select the option for Taskbar Settings. From here, click on Colors in the right-hand side of the screen. Select the color you want, then check the box that says Show accent color on the following surfaces: Start, Taskbar, and Action Center.

Why can't I change the color of my taskbar?

If Windows is automatically applying color to your taskbar, you need to disable an option in the Colors setting. For that, go to Settings > Personalization > Colors, as shown above. Then, under Choose your accent color, uncheck the box next to 'Automatically pick an accent color from my background. '

How do I change the white taskbar color in Windows 10?

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1. In the search box, type settings.
2. Then select personalization.
3. Click on color option on the left side.
4. You will find an option called “show color on start, taskbar and start icon”.
5. You need to on the option and then you can change the color accordingly.

How can I customize my taskbar without activation?

How to Change the Windows 10 Taskbar Color Without Activation

1. Open the Registry Editor. ...
2. Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize folder, and double-click “Color Prevalence”, then change the Value Data field to “1”.
3. Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop and select “Desktop directory,” not expanding it.

Why has my taskbar changed Colour?

Check Taskbar color settings

Right-click an empty space on your desktop and select Personalize. Select the Colors tab in the right-side list. Toggle On the option Show color on Start, taskbar, and action center.

Why has my taskbar turned GREY?

If you're using a light theme on your computer, you'll find that the Start, taskbar, and action center option in the color settings menu is grayed out. It means you can't touch and edit it in your settings.

Why has my taskbar turned white?

Taskbar may have turned white because it has taken a hint from the desktop wallpaper, also known as the accent color. You can also disable the accent color option altogether. Head to 'Choose your accent color' and uncheck the 'Automatically pick an accent color from my background' option.

What is accent color in Windows 10?

The Custom mode gives you more options somewhere in between light and dark. You can choose an accent color or have Windows select one (the accent color will provide a contrast with or match your wallpaper and Windows color).

How do I change the position of the taskbar?

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1. Click a blank portion of the taskbar.
2. Hold down the primary mouse button, and then drag the mouse pointer to the place on the screen where you want the taskbar. ...
3. After you move the mouse pointer to the position on your screen where you want the taskbar, release the mouse button.