After enabling small icon taskbar, you should see smaller icons on the taskbar. You can adjust the taskbar icon size by changing the option in the Taskbar settings.
While the small icon taskbar is a favorite among efficiency enthusiasts, it’s not without trade-offs.
The small icon taskbar in Windows 10 is a perfect example of how a tiny setting can have an outsized impact on daily computing. It is not flashy, nor is it heavily promoted by Microsoft, but for those who discover it, it often becomes a permanent part of their workflow.
Switching to smaller icons is particularly beneficial for users with smaller displays, such as laptops or netbooks, where vertical space is limited.