When WinMerge window is maximized, it prevents auto-hidden Windows 11 taskbar from appearing

[Gitoffthelawn]

In Windows 11 (as in previous versions of Windows), the user/admin can set the taskbar to auto-hide. It then gets shown only when the user places the cursor near the corresponding edge of the screen.

When the WinMerge (v2.16.44.0) window is maximized, it prevents the auto-hidden Windows 11 taskbar from appearing when the user places the cursor near the edge of the screen.

[jimrob]

I have this problem as well.

It seems to be caused by the new UI tabs in the title bar option. Disabling this seems to fix it. It is on the View menu.

[sdottaka]

Thanks for reporting this.
Commit e57eee8 fixed this issue, but it's not a complete fix.
This fix only works if the taskbar is at the bottom.

[Gitoffthelawn]

Thanks for reporting this. Commit e57eee8 fixed this issue, but it's not a complete fix. This fix only works if the taskbar is at the bottom.

You're welcome, and thanks for the quick fix. I'm impressed that you remembered to check the fix for different locations of the taskbar. Not everyone would remember to do that!

[Gitoffthelawn]

@jimrob Thanks for the confirmation and workaround. I think I'll try your workaround because I'm sticking with "light mode" until the bright scrollbar issue can be resolved. Those bright white scrollbars on the nice dark background create painful contrast for my eyes. Looking forward to that fix so we can go full dark mode! ❤️