Published 13:17 IST, June 14th 2021

how to remove news from taskbar on windows 10? Turn off news in 4 easy steps

The 21H1 Windows 10 Update brings a new Weather and News widget. However, some users want to know about how to remove news from taskbar on Windows 10.

Reported by: Shikhar Mehrotra
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In a recent Windows 10 update, Microsoft has rolled out a new Wear and News Widget that sits beside time and battery indicator on bottom right corner of Windows 10 taskbar. widget displays current wear conditions, updates about market and also recommends news articles with help of Microsoft News. However, some reers do t like widget and wish to kw about how to remove news from taskbar on Windows 10. Keep reing to kw more.

How to remove news from taskbar on Windows 10?

If a reer wishes disable news on taskbar, re are three things that can be done. Firstly, a user can remove text that displays on icon of widget. To do this, right- on taskbar and go to ‘New and interests’ option. Hovering over it would open a side menu with multiple options. Select option called ‘Show icon only’ and text would disappear. Next up, if a user wishes to disable ‘open on hover’ feature, same can be unchecked from ‘News and interests’ menu. However, if one wishes to completely disable news on taskbar, re is a ‘turn off’ option in same menu. Checking menu would turn off news and interests widget. To remove news from taskbar on Windows 10, follow given steps.

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  • Right- anywhere on Windows 10 taskbar
  • Go to 'News and Interests' menu 
  • Select 'Turn Off' in options provided
  • Refresh desktop if needed

21H1 Windows 10 Update brings a new Wear and News widget. When enabled, widget sits like a square box situated right next to ‘show hidden icons’ arrow on Windows 10 taskbar. By default, it displays current wear conditions on widget icon. As a user hovers cursor over icon, widget expands into what looks like a quick panel. It contains news articles, stock market updates, date and time of sports events around world and or customizable tiles. However, accidental opening of widget as one tries to access or tools might be slightly inconvenient for some users. 

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13:17 IST, June 14th 2021