How to Show Hidden Tray Icons on Windows 11

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open Taskbar Settings

   Right-click any empty space on the taskbar. Select Taskbar settings from the context menu to launch the System settings panel.

   Note: Alternatively, press Windows + I to open Settings and navigate to Personalization > Taskbar.
2. 15 sec

   Locate System Tray Settings

   Within the Taskbar settings menu, find the Taskbar corner overflow section. Click the downward arrow to expand the list of icons currently managed by Windows.

3. 45 sec

   Enable Visible Icons

   Review the list of installed applications. Switch the toggle to On for any application you wish to keep visible in the taskbar corner at all times.

   Note: Applications toggled to Off will remain hidden inside the chevron menu until manually accessed.
4. 30 sec

   Manage System Icons

   Scroll down to the Taskbar corner icons section. Toggle specific system icons like Pen menu, Touch keyboard, or Virtual touchpad to refine your taskbar layout.

5. 15 sec

   Confirm Changes

   Close the Settings window. Observe your taskbar corner to verify that the selected icons are now permanently displayed outside of the hidden overflow menu.

   Note: If an icon does not appear, restart the application to trigger its tray registration.