Where do I right-click to get the taskbar menu when the taskbar is full?

On Window 10, I want to right-click on the taskbar to get the taskbar menu -- usually I do this by right-clicking on an empty space on the taskbar. However, where can I click when my taskbar is completely full of icons for open programs and there is no open space on the taskbar?

If I right click on any of the program icons, I get the "Pin to taskbar/Close/etc." menu. Where can I right-click to bring up the Taskbar menu (i.e., the one with Toolbars, Task Manager, Taskbar settings, etc.)

Solution 1:

There are two places you can right-click on a full taskbar to get the taskbar menu:

1. the taskbar clock
2. the taskbar up arrow (looks like ^ and shows hidden icons)

Solution 2:

If the taskbar is unlocked, you can also right-click the size-adjust icon.

This double-arrow icon is displayed when hovering over the upper border of the taskbar, to be used to change by left-click the taskbar's height (or width if in vertical orientation).

Solution 3:

Maybe an overkill, but there's the 7+ Taskbar Tweaker app. It has an option that does just that.

Solution 4:

You can right click on the search icon, or the Cortana icon (or the task view button on the right of them)

If contacts are shown in your taskbar (the "People" button on the left of the taskbar up arrow icon ^) then you can also right click on it. If it's disabled you can enable it from taskbar settings > People > Show contacts on the taskbar, or right click on the taskbar > Show People on the taskbar

Solution 5:

1. Right click on the up arrow that opens the system tray. Taskbar Settings is at the bottom of the menu.
2. Right click on the time/date in the system tray.
3. Hold the Windows Key down and tap the 'I' key (Win-I). In the "Find a setting" box, type taskbar. Taskbar settings will be the first result.
4. Tap the Windows key to open the Windows menu. Left click the gear icon to open settings. Then see # 3 above.

Note, right clicking the Windows start button on the left of the taskbar, opens a different menu which does not have an entry for Taskbar Settings.