In Windows 98 and later (2000, ME, XP) you can add various toolbars to the taskbar. There are four toolbars that can be added to the taskbar. The first is the address toolbar. The address toolbar allows you to type in a web address and launch your browser from the taskbar. The second is a links toolbar. This toolbar allows you to add links to web pages on your taskbar. This gives you convenient access to all your favorite web sites. Next is the desktop toolbar. This adds everything on your desktop to your taskbar, allowing for one-click access. Finally, there is the Quick Launch toolbar. The Quick Launch toolbar is on by default when you start Windows. Generally, it will include programs like Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, Windows Media Player, etc.

The process for adding toolbars to your taskbar is very simple.

1. Right-click on your taskbar.
2. Select Toolbars from the resulting menu.
3. Click on the type of toolbar that you want to add. Simple as that. You can add as many of as few as you would like.

With the potential for all of this in your taskbar, you may want to resize your taskbar. Check out the Tutorial for resizing your Taskbar below.

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Toolbars to the Taskbar Video Demonstration | 791 k | QuickTime Required

Resize Your Taskbar Tutorial