The problem I see (with taskbar auto hide on) is that the task bar shows for applications that 'need attention' - and then won't hide again.
2 Answers
To autohide (once) from a 'flashed' application/s (i.e. needing attention), you have to navigate to the application window/s before the taskbar will autohide again. You may also need to open/view any notifications as well.
If (like me) you find this tedious, then you can disable the flashing notifications (completely). N.B. This also means you will no longer see the little red bar appear underneath an application when it needs attention:
- Right click the task bar >> Taskbar Settings, then choose
Taskbar behaviors. - Set/unset the following:
- Set
Automatically hide the taskbar(this should already be set) - Unset
Show flashing on taskbar apps(this stops you knowing when an application needs attention) - (optional) Unset
Show badges on taskbar apps(this stops notifications showing the taskbar - which can also be annoying...)
- Set
I hope this is useful ...
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For a one time solution see the answer following by superuser.com/users/218867/weberjn– AndySCommented May 29 at 13:36
When the task bar pops up clicking twice on the windows icon for the start menu makes it disappear again.
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Thank you - this does work - though obviously just for one notification...but that may help others. Sorry - I don't seem to be able to accept both answers– AndySCommented May 29 at 13:32