Taskbar Windows 8 Software - Hide

The most common way to hide the taskbar without extra software is the "Auto-hide" feature, which makes the bar disappear when the mouse is not hovering over it.

: If you are on the Start screen, click the Desktop tile. Hide Taskbar Windows 8 Software

: Right-click an empty area of the taskbar and select Properties . The most common way to hide the taskbar

In Windows 8 and 8.1, you can hide the taskbar using built-in settings or specialized third-party software for more advanced control. Built-in "Auto-Hide" Method In Windows 8 and 8

Third-party tools are often used when the default auto-hide feature is insufficient—for example, if you want the taskbar to remain hidden even when the mouse hovers over its area.

: Specifically designed to "get rid of" the taskbar entirely. You can toggle it on or off using the Alt + T shortcut.