How to fix Zoom Taskbar not showing Up in your meeting?

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Question from a reader: I’m having trouble with Zoom during my online meetings. The taskbar that usually appears at the bottom of the screen with controls for muting, video, and other options isn’t showing up anymore. This is making it difficult to manage my calls and access important features. Any ideas what’s going on? How can I fix this issue and get the Zoom taskbar to reappear?

Show Zoom task bar during calls

The Zoom taskbar, also known as the control panel or toolbar, is essential for managing your video calls. Here’s how to troubleshoot and resolve the issue of a missing Zoom taskbar:

  1. Check if the taskbar is hidden:
    • Move your mouse to the bottom of the Zoom window.
    • If the taskbar appears, it may be set to auto-hide.
    • To keep it visible, click the “More” button (three dots) and select “Always Show Meeting Controls”.
  1. Use keyboard shortcuts:
  • Press Alt + V to toggle video on/off.
  • Press Alt + A to toggle audio on/off.
  • Press Alt to temporarily show the taskbar.
  1. Adjust display settings:
    • Right-click on your desktop and select “Display settings”.
    • Ensure your display scaling is set to 100%.
    • If you changed this setting, restart Zoom.
  1. Check for system conflicts:
  • Temporarily disable antivirus software.
  • Close other applications that might interfere with Zoom.
  • Test Zoom again to see if the taskbar appears.
  • Exit Zoom completely.
  • Relaunch the application and rejoin your meeting.

Troubleshooting

If the above steps don’t resolve the issue, consider these additional troubleshooting methods:

  • Clear Zoom cache: Navigate to the Zoom cache folder: C:\Users\<YourUsername]>AppData\Roaming\Zoom and delete the contents. Then, go ahead and restart Zoom.
  • Test on another device: Join the meeting from a different computer or mobile device to determine if it’s a device-specific issue.
  • Check firewall settings: Ensure your firewall isn’t blocking Zoom’s functions.
  • Contact Zoom support: If the problem persists, reach out to Zoom’s technical support for personalized assistance.

Remember to test your audio and video before important meetings to avoid last-minute technical issues.