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The switcher bar in Windows 8.1, also referred to as the APP bar, is accessed from the top-left corner of the screen and displays thumbnails of currently active apps. Users can left-click to keep the bar visible while viewing live apps and the desktop simultaneously. Right-clicking a thumbnail reveals additional options for manipulating app size, position, and swapping between apps and the desktop. The Windows 8.1 Update (8.1.1) introduced the option to pin Store apps to the taskbar, but the switcher bar remains available and offers unique functionality not replicated on the taskbar, such as managing multiple active apps and the desktop from a single interface.
  1. Drew

    Windows 8 1 Really Nice Bit w/ the Update

    This is, actually, a 2-parter... 1. w/ the Update (8.1.1) can, now, opt to have Store icons on the Task Bar. 2. There is, as w/ anything in this context, the ability to 'pin' these to the Task Bar. That said... Active APPs will sit on the Switcher Bar, true enough. However, after a time, the...
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    • access alarm application calculator calendar convenience desktop news pinning reboot sports switcher bar taskbar update user experience weather windows 8.1
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    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  2. Drew

    Windows 8 Observation & info since 8.1 Update (8.1.1)

    One thing (option) the Update offers is showing Store APPs on the Taskbar. Fair enough &... Please, note: IF this is chosen, The Switcher Bar is, still, there, so they are, in effect, in 2 locations. However, the functionality is not identical @ each. Handy as it is having them on the...
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    • app management app store close convenience customization desktop floating apps functionality minimize mouse functionality navigation pinned apps positioning switcher bar taskbar tech observations update user experience user interface windows 8.1
    • Replies: 57
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  3. Drew

    Windows 8 I sometimes wonder...

    I sometimes wonder, especially since Windows 8.1, if people know or realize how or how much things can be maneuvered and manipulated @ or from the Switcher Bar; what I always call(ed) the APP Bar, Top-Left Corner. >> Size & position of 3 items >> Replace 1 of 2 APPs w/ Desktop or vice versa...
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    • active apps app bar control customization desktop floating desktop manipulation switcher bar thumbnails user interface windows 8.1
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  4. Drew

    Windows 8 Do you /did you know...?

    Whilst on Desktop, > Top-Left, come down, Switcher Bar is out & all currently, active APPs are showing thumbnails... Lf Clk on said Bar & that holds. In other words, allowing one to view all live APPs and the Desktop simultaneously. Once the Desktop is clicked the Switcher Bar drops (back)...
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    • active apps desktop live apps multitasking navigation switcher bar thumbnails user interface windows features windows tips
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
  5. Drew

    Windows 8 Some Windows 8.1 Things You Should Know (About)

    There are some things w/in Windows 8.1 of which you may not be aware but, should be. 1. Bottom-Left Corner... There is now a Windows logo button on the Taskbar. This acts much the same as the Windows key on the keyboard. Hitting it will give the Start screen & one can toggle back & forth w/...
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    • active apps application access customization desktop desktop icons efficiency favorites bar links toolbar navigation power menu shutdown options start screen switcher bar taskbar third party toolbar user tips wallpaper windows 8.1
    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
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