Glance 2.0 Taskbar Style For Windows 11

Glance 2.0 Taskbar Style For Windows 11 (Windhawk)

Glance 2.0 Taskbar Style is a modern Windows 11 customization created for users who want a cleaner, more elegant desktop experience. Built with Windhawk, this taskbar modification transforms the default Windows 11 taskbar into a floating glass-style interface with improved spacing, transparency, and a minimal design approach.

Unlike the standard Windows 11 taskbar, Glance 2.0 separates the taskbar into two independent sections. The main taskbar area contains the Start button, search, and pinned application icons, while the system tray section on the right handles notification icons, network, volume, battery, and clock. Each section uses separate styling classifications, creating a balanced and premium floating effect.

The design focuses on simplicity and visual balance. The transparent glass background blends naturally with modern wallpapers, while the rounded corners and smooth spacing create a cleaner desktop appearance. This style is perfect for users who prefer minimal setups, macOS-inspired layouts, or modern Windows customization.

Features of Glance 2.0 Taskbar Style

Floating glass-style Windows 11 taskbar design
Separate main taskbar and system tray panels
Rounded corners with smooth modern UI appearance
Transparent background effect matching Windows 11 design language
Improved icon spacing for a cleaner layout
Minimal and distraction-free desktop experience
Works perfectly with dark, gradient, and abstract wallpapers
Created using Windhawk Taskbar Styler customization
Keeps original Windows taskbar functionality

Download Windhawk To Use This Style

Windhawk

Compatibility

Windows 11 21H2: May work, but not recommended
Windows 11 22H2: May work, compatibility can vary
Windows 11 23H2: Recommended
Windows 11 24H2: Recommended
Windows 11 25H2: Works, but test after major Windows updates

Installation Steps

Download and install Windhawk.
Open Windhawk and install the Windows 11 Taskbar Styler mod.
Open the installed Taskbar Styler mod settings.
Go to the Advanced tab.
Copy the Glance 2.0 configuration code into the Mod settings box.
Click Save and restart Windows Explorer if required.

{
  "theme": "Glance Taskbar by WinX - Fixed",
  "controlStyles[0].target": "Grid#RootGrid > Taskbar.TaskbarBackground > Grid",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[0]": "CornerRadius=20",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[1]": "BorderThickness=1",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[2]": "Margin=-20,0,-20,0",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[3]": "BorderBrush=#40FFFFFF",
  "controlStyles[0].styles[4]": "Padding=-1",
  "controlStyles[1].target": "Rectangle#BackgroundStroke",
  "controlStyles[1].styles[0]": "Fill=Transparent",
  "controlStyles[2].target": "Taskbar.TaskbarFrame",
  "controlStyles[2].styles[0]": "Width=Auto",
  "controlStyles[2].styles[1]": "HorizontalAlignment=Center",
  "controlStyles[3].target": "Taskbar.TaskbarFrame > Grid#RootGrid",
  "controlStyles[3].styles[0]": "Visibility=Visible",
  "controlStyles[3].styles[1]": "Margin=0,0,0,10",
  "controlStyles[3].styles[2]": "Padding=20,0,20,0",
  "controlStyles[4].target": "StackPanel#SystemTrayFrameGrid, Grid#SystemTrayFrameGrid",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[0]": "Margin=0,0,0,10",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[1]": "CornerRadius=20,0,0,20",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[2]": "BorderThickness=1,1,0,1",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[3]": "BorderBrush=#66FFFFFF",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[4]": "Padding=10,5,0,5",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[5]": "Background:=#12FFFFFF",
  "controlStyles[4].styles[6]": "Visibility=Visible",
  "controlStyles[5].target": "Taskbar.TaskbarFrame > Grid#RootGrid > Taskbar.TaskbarBackground > Grid > Rectangle#BackgroundFill",
  "controlStyles[5].styles[0]": "Fill:=<WindhawkBlur BlurAmount=\"5\" TintColor=\"#12FFFFFF\"/>",
  "controlStyles[6].target": "Taskbar.TaskListLabeledButtonPanel@RunningIndicatorStates > Grid > Border#BackgroundElement, Taskbar.TaskListLabeledButtonPanel@RunningIndicatorStates > Border#BackgroundElement, Grid#IconPanel@RunningIndicatorStates > Border#BackgroundElement",
  "controlStyles[6].styles[0]": "Background:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource SystemChromeAltHighColor}\" TintOpacity=\"0.9\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource SystemChromeMediumColor}\" />",
  "controlStyles[6].styles[1]": "Margin=-1,5.5,1,4",
  "controlStyles[6].styles[2]": "CornerRadius=12",
  "controlStyles[6].styles[3]": "BorderThickness=2,1,0.5,2",
  "controlStyles[6].styles[4]": "BorderBrush:=<LinearGradientBrush StartPoint=\"0,0\" EndPoint=\"0.5,1\"><GradientStop Color=\"#0AB3A3A\" Offset=\"0\" /><GradientStop Color=\"#33AB3A3A\" Offset=\"1.5\" /></LinearGradientBrush>",
  "controlStyles[7].target": "Taskbar.TaskListButtonPanel#ExperienceToggleButtonRootPanel > Grid > Border#BackgroundElement, Taskbar.TaskListButtonPanel#ExperienceToggleButtonRootPanel > Border#BackgroundElement",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[0]": "Background:=<AcrylicBrush TintColor=\"{ThemeResource SystemChromeAltHighColor}\" TintOpacity=\"0.8\" FallbackColor=\"{ThemeResource SystemChromeLowColor}\" />",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[1]": "CornerRadius=12",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[2]": "Margin=-1,5.5,2.5,4",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[3]": "BorderThickness=2,1,0.5,2",
  "controlStyles[7].styles[4]": "BorderBrush:=<LinearGradientBrush StartPoint=\"0,0\" EndPoint=\"0.5,1\"><GradientStop Color=\"#0AB3A3A\" Offset=\"0\" /><GradientStop Color=\"#33AB3A3A\" Offset=\"1.5\" /></LinearGradientBrush>",
  "controlStyles[8].target": "Grid#IconPanel@CommonStates > Rectangle#RunningIndicator, Taskbar.TaskListLabeledButtonPanel@CommonStates > Rectangle#RunningIndicator, Taskbar.TaskListLabeledButtonPanel@RunningIndicatorStates > Rectangle",
  "controlStyles[8].styles[0]": "Margin=0,0,0,8",
  "controlStyles[9].target": "Border#MultiWindowElement",
  "controlStyles[9].styles[0]": "Height=0"
}

Required Windhawk Mods Taskbar Height & Icon Size for similar results

To achieve similar results, install and configure the following Windhawk mods in addition to Taskbar Styler

{
  "TaskbarHeight": 65,
  "IconSize": 28,
  "TaskbarButtonWidth": 52,
  "IconSizeSmall": 16,
  "TaskbarButtonWidthSmall": 32
}

How Glance 2.0 Works

Glance 2.0 uses Windhawk Taskbar Styler classifications to customize different parts of the Windows 11 taskbar separately. The main taskbar container and the system tray container are styled independently, allowing better control over spacing, transparency, and positioning.

This classification-based approach creates a cleaner separation between application shortcuts and system controls, resulting in a more organized and premium-looking taskbar layout.

Disclaimer

Glance 2.0 Taskbar Style is a third-party Windows customization project created to improve the visual appearance of Windows 11. It does not modify Windows core functionality. Always create a System Restore Point before applying customization changes. Link Vegas Theme is not affiliated with Microsoft Corporation or Windhawk developers. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.