Always Combine, Show labels


  1. a7bitrary
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    Always Combine, Show labels


    This is driving me mad. I want to use the combined feature with the icons labeled but cant figure it out. In windows xp I liked the group tasks feature that would group the applications together.
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  3. derekimo
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    If are you talking about the taskbar, rt. click, then properties.
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  4. a7bitrary
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    I know this. What I want is that option but to have it show the label. For instance the Firefox icon will say "Firefox" next to it.
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  6. derekimo
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    If you select "never combine" you'll get this below.
    If that's not what you want, someone else may come along with a better answer.:)
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  7. surfasb
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    AFAIK, there is no always combine but show labels option. I just Alt-Tab to switch programs though, so I don't bother with the taskbar half the time.
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