When you keep Task Manager always on top on Windows 11, you can keep track of tasks, running processes, look at computer performance, and more. Thanks to this app, you can have various processes under control. But it can get lost in the apps you open if you don’t make a simple change always to keep it on top. By knowing how to keep the Task Manager app always on top, so matter how many apps you open, Task Manager will always be visible. Keep reading to see how you can do that by accessing the app’s settings and, if you have room, install a third-party app that will also do that.
Keep Task Manager Always on Top on Windows 11 by Using Settings
The quickest and easiest way to always keep Task Manager on top is by going to the app’s settings. First, you’ll need to open Task Manager. To open Task Manager, right-click the Windows Start menu and choose the Task Manager option. You can also press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open it. When the Task Manager app opens, click the cogwheel at the bottom left.
This is going to place you in Settings. Under Windows management, you’ll see the Always on top option.
That’s all there is to it. You can test it out by opening Task Manager and various other apps. You’ll notice that while other apps get lost as you open more apps, Task Manager will always be on top.
Another way you can ensure that Task Manager is always on top is by opening the app by right-clicking on the arrow pointing up to the right of your taskbar. Once it’s open, right-click on the Task Manager icon that looks like a grey square. One of the options you should see will be the Always on Top feature. Ensure that this option is checked, and you’re good to go.
Keep Task Manager Always on Top on Windows 11 Using Microsoft PowerToys
If your computer has room for more apps, you can also keep the Task Manager app always on top by using Microsoft PowerToys. It has an Always on Top feature, and you can choose which app to apply it. Which, in this case, would be the Task Manager. Once you install the app, click Always on Top from the list of options to your left and ensure it’s toggled on.
The default keyboard combination to select what apps stay on top is three by default. But you can change that by clicking on the pencil icon and changing it to two keys instead of three. Once you’ve turned it on and maybe even changed the key combination, open the Task Manager app and press the keyboard combination you set up for the Always on Top feature.
You’ll know that it worked because the Task Manager app will have a blue border around it. Test it by opening other apps; the Task Manager will always be on top. If you press the keyboard combination again, a second app will be selected and will also always be on top.
If you have the Microsoft PowerToys app open, you can also customize how the Always on Top feature works. You can do things such as:
- Do not activate when Game Mode is on
- Show a border around the pinned window
- Color mode
- Thickness
- Enable around corners
- Play a sound when pinning a window
At the bottom of the settings, you can also exclude apps from being pinned on top. Type the app’s name in the box, and it’ll be added to the list.
How to Turn Off Always on Top for Task Manager on Windows 11
Turning off Always on Top for Task Manager is as easy as turning it on. Remember that you can turn off the Task Manager by right-clicking on the Windows Start Menu, and when it opens, click on the cogwheel to go to Settings. Uncheck the box for Always on Top, and you’ve turned it off.
You can also turn it off by clicking on the arrow pointing up to the right of the taskbar. Right-click on the grey square and click on the Always on Top option. This will uncheck the option. You’ll notice that the Taskbar window will appear if it is closed. You can check if the option was unchecked by repeating the steps, and you’ll see that the check mark beside it is gone.
Further Reading
Speaking of Task Managers, it’s also possible to access the Task Manager that Firefox has. Here are the easy steps to follow to access this helpful tool and see how much impact your tasks have on the browser.
Conclusion
There are days when you need to open a lot of apps. When you need to read info off Task Manager, things can get a little complicated with so many open apps. But when you enable the feature that keeps the Task Manager app always on top, you can easily spot it. As you can see, there is no need to install third-party apps to make this happen. You only need to go into the app’s settings. How useful do you find this setting? Let me know in the comments below, and don’t forget to share the article with others on social media.
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