Cannot resize the Quick Launch toolbar.

I searched for an answer to my problem all morning and everybody repeat how the new quick launch taskbar is too restrictive and it only lets you see three icons at the same time. Well, I have the opposite problem. Every, single icon than me or my wife adds to the Quick Launch toolbar is always visible and I don't have any of the sizing handles on it to allow me to resize it. I unlocked the taskbar and everything. It is really annoying because I want my important shortcuts in the quick launch, but I also want to be able to actually USE my taskbar. If I continue to put icons on the quick launch, it will extend to all the way to my system tray and those who don't adapt are simply not available. Can someone help me?

Yes, because Windows 7 uses more a Quick Launch toolbar, so no "resize handles' I thought you may be interested in other options of the task bar to help keep the taskbar clear of both directions
(right side now known as Notification area).
May not be the answer you are looking for, but it's one of a number of "it's not broken, but we
will remedy "monopoly issues $ oft unleashed in Win7"
(one other 'Favorites' - taking away the option to disable the auto organize into folders).

The only other option is the "always on"the cartel", etc. in the properties of the taskbar, but it combines only
reduced apps / browsers.

Hmm - speaking of "resize handles.  I just noticed that when the desktop is enabled (unlocked taskbar)
the "sizing handles" reappear, but unfortunately work the wrong way autour if you want a clear
Taskbar to display minimized applications or browsers.
You can pull the handle from right to left and push apps/browsers minimized in the "quick launch" area on a up/down selection arrow. Not very practical is that?
Good for those who want to keep their desktop icons displayed on the task bar, I guess?

The window help-

"The Quick Launch bar is not included in this version of Windows. To quickly open programs, you can pin them to the taskbar. For more information, see Pin a program to the bar spots.

To quickly open files, folders, or websites, you can pin them to the program's jump list. You can use jump lists to get to recently opened items. For more information, see using jump lists to open programs and items. »

There is more on the topic in Windows Help.

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