You can have the Windows taskbar or system tray visible while in Unity view.

Procedure

  • Show the taskbar by selecting View > Show Taskbar in Unity.

    The Hide System Tray option is dimmed.

  • Hide the taskbar by selecting View > Hide in Unity.
  • Show the system tray by selecting View > Show System Tray in Unity.
  • Hide the system tray by selecting View > Hide System Tray in Unity

Results

When they are set to show, these elements also remain visible when you switch to work in non-Windows applications.