Taskbar: meaning, definitions and examples

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taskbar

 

[ ˈtæsˌbɑːr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

computer interface

A taskbar is a graphical user interface element that shows which programs are currently running and allows the user to easily switch between them.

Synonyms

dock, panel, toolbar

Examples of usage

  • The icons on the taskbar help me quickly access my favorite programs.
  • You can customize the taskbar to suit your preferences.

Translations

Translations of the word "taskbar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barra de tarefas

🇮🇳 टास्कबार

🇩🇪 Taskleiste

🇮🇩 bilah tugas

🇺🇦 панель завдань

🇵🇱 pasek zadań

🇯🇵 タスクバー

🇫🇷 barre des tâches

🇪🇸 barra de tareas

🇹🇷 görev çubuğu

🇰🇷 작업 표시줄

🇸🇦 شريط المهام

🇨🇿 panel úloh

🇸🇰 panel úloh

🇨🇳 任务栏

🇸🇮 opravna vrstica

🇮🇸 verkefnastika

🇰🇿 тапсырмалар тақтасы

🇬🇪 ამოცანების ზოლი

🇦🇿 tapşırıqlar çubuğu

🇲🇽 barra de tareas

Etymology

The term 'taskbar' originated in the early days of graphical user interfaces. It was first introduced in the Windows 95 operating system by Microsoft. The taskbar provided a convenient way for users to manage their open applications and switch between them easily. Over the years, the design and functionality of the taskbar have evolved to meet the changing needs of users, but its core purpose remains the same.

See also: multitasker, overtask, taskmaster, tasks.