microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys

Dock: Add support for a band in the taskbar too

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CmdPal - Dock Issue-Feature Product-Command Palette
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Description

### Description of the new feature / enhancement

Give the option to embed the command pallet dock into the taskbar to more efficiently use space.

### Scenario when this would be used?

For people who don't pin many programs to the taskbar and therefore have free taskbar space, and those who don't want to sacrifice more screen space.

### Supporting information

_No response_

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Research direction

Start by locating the command palette dock and reviewing how taskbar space is currently handled; the issue names no files or tests. Done means offering an optional way to embed the command palette as a taskbar band while supporting users who want to save screen space.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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