# Metadata
Platforms: desktop, server OS: windows Introduced: 2.1 Security:
# Syntax
show taskbar
# Examples
show taskbar
if the controlKey is down then show taskbar
# Description
Use the show taskbar command to display the task bar if it has been hidden. For example, if the task bar is hidden, you might want to show it only if the user holds down the Control key.
The hide taskbar command can produce unexpected result when used in conjunction with backdrop operations. See the hide taskbar for more information.
The task bar can be hidden only on Windows systems. This command has no effect on Mac OS, OS X, or Unix systems.
# Tags
# See
- **command:** show, hide taskbar, show menubar - **glossary:** task bar, Windows, command - **property:** backdrop