New MacBar Taskbar & Start Menu Style For Windows 11
MacBar Taskbar & Start Menu Style For Windows 11 Using Windhawk gives your desktop a clean top-bar inspired look with modern taskbar styling, Start Menu customization, taskbar labels, and a polished Windows 11 layout.
MacBar Taskbar & Start Menu Style for Windows
MacBar Taskbar & Start Menu Style For Windows 11 Using Windhawk is a clean desktop customization setup made for users who want a modern top-bar inspired look on Windows 11. This style focuses on customizing both the taskbar and Start Menu to create a smoother, more organized, and more premium desktop appearance.
The main idea of this style is to move the taskbar experience closer to a clean top-bar layout while keeping the familiar Windows 11 workflow. With the right Windhawk mods, users can customize the Start Menu, adjust the taskbar appearance, show useful taskbar labels, and move the taskbar to the top for the exact MacBar-style look.
What Is This Windhawk Style?
MacBar Taskbar & Start Menu Style is a Windows 11 customization setup designed for Windhawk users. It is not a separate operating system theme. Instead, it uses compatible Windhawk mods to adjust the appearance and behavior of the Windows 11 taskbar and Start Menu.
This style is made for users who want a clean desktop layout with a top-positioned taskbar, modern taskbar styling, readable labels, and a Start Menu design that matches the overall look. It is beginner-friendly, but users should still apply it carefully because Windows UI customization can depend on the Windows version, Windhawk version, and mod compatibility.
Always install Windhawk and required mods from trusted sources. Read the mod details, check compatibility notes, and create a backup before applying any new desktop customization.
Design Overview
The MacBar style gives Windows 11 a cleaner and more structured desktop layout. The taskbar is placed at the top of the screen to create a top-bar inspired appearance, while the Start Menu can be styled to match the same modern look.
The design may include a transparent or glass-style taskbar, rounded Start Menu elements, clean spacing, soft blur effects, visible taskbar labels, and a more organized desktop workflow. It works especially well with minimal wallpapers, glass themes, clean icon packs, and matching Windows 11 visual styles.
This setup is ideal for users who want their desktop to feel different from the default Windows 11 design without making it confusing. The goal is to keep the desktop practical, readable, and stylish at the same time.
Required Mods for Exact Look
To get the exact MacBar Taskbar & Start Menu look, you should install the required Windhawk mods carefully. The main Start Menu and taskbar styling mods control the visual design, while the extra supporting mods help create the top taskbar layout and label-based taskbar appearance.
- Windows 11 Start Menu Styler: Used to customize the Start Menu appearance with custom themes or style settings.
- Windows 11 Taskbar Styler: Used to customize the taskbar appearance and match it with the MacBar visual style.
- Taskbar Labels for Windows 11: Required for the exact look if you want visible taskbar labels and better taskbar item readability.
- Taskbar on top for Windows 11: Required for the exact look because it moves the Windows 11 taskbar to the top of the screen.
Install only the mods you need and apply them one by one. This makes it easier to identify any issue if a style does not apply correctly.
- Custom Windows UI appearance
- Designed for Windhawk mod customization
- Modern desktop personalization
- Works well with matching themes and icons
- Top taskbar layout for a MacBar-style desktop look
- Custom Start Menu styling for Windows 11
- Taskbar label support for a cleaner workflow
- Good match for glass, blur, minimal, and dark desktop themes
- Windows 11 21H2: Yes
- Windows 11 22H2: Yes
- Windows 11 23H2: Yes
- Windows 11 24H2: Yes
- Windows 11 25H2: Yes, but test carefully after Windows updates.
- Download and install Windhawk
- Open Windhawk and install the Windows 11 Start Menu Styler mod
- Go to the Advanced tab
- Paste the provided configuration code into the “Mod settings” box
- Click Save to apply the style
- For more details, visit this GitHub guide
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"controlStyles[7].target": "Taskbar.SearchBoxButton", "controlStyles[7].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed", "controlStyles[8].target": "Taskbar.ExperienceToggleButton#LaunchListButton[AutomationProperties.AutomationId=TaskViewButton]", "controlStyles[8].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed", "controlStyles[9].target": "Taskbar.TaskbarExtensionElement", "controlStyles[9].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed", "controlStyles[10].target": "Taskbar.AugmentedEntryPointButton#AugmentedEntryPointButton", "controlStyles[10].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed", "controlStyles[11].target": "Taskbar.TaskListButton", "controlStyles[11].styles[0]": "Height=28", "controlStyles[11].styles[1]": "Margin=0", "controlStyles[11].styles[2]": "CornerRadius=5", "controlStyles[12].target": "Taskbar.TaskListButtonPanel@CommonStates > Border#BackgroundElement", "controlStyles[12].styles[0]": "Background=Transparent", "controlStyles[12].styles[1]": "Background@InactivePointerOver:=$HoverBrush", "controlStyles[12].styles[2]": "Background@ActivePointerOver:=$HoverBrush", "controlStyles[12].styles[3]": "Background@InactivePressed:=$PressedBrush", "controlStyles[12].styles[4]": "Background@ActivePressed:=$PressedBrush", "controlStyles[12].styles[5]": "Background@MultiWindowPointerOver:=$HoverBrush", "controlStyles[12].styles[6]": "Background@MultiWindowPressed:=$PressedBrush", "controlStyles[12].styles[7]": "CornerRadius=5", "controlStyles[12].styles[8]": "Margin=1,2", "controlStyles[12].styles[9]": "Padding=3,0", "controlStyles[13].target": "Taskbar.TaskListLabeledButtonPanel@CommonStates > Border#BackgroundElement", "controlStyles[13].styles[0]": "Background=Transparent", "controlStyles[13].styles[1]": "Background@InactivePointerOver:=$HoverBrush", "controlStyles[13].styles[2]": "Background@ActivePointerOver:=$HoverBrush", "controlStyles[13].styles[3]": "Background@InactivePressed:=$PressedBrush", "controlStyles[13].styles[4]": "Background@ActivePressed:=$PressedBrush", "controlStyles[13].styles[5]": "CornerRadius=5", "controlStyles[13].styles[6]": "Margin=1,2", "controlStyles[13].styles[7]": "Padding=4,0", "controlStyles[14].target": "Taskbar.TaskListLabeledButtonPanel > TextBlock#LabelControl", "controlStyles[14].styles[0]": "FontFamily=Segoe UI Variable Text", "controlStyles[14].styles[1]": "FontSize=12", "controlStyles[14].styles[2]": "FontWeight=SemiBold", "controlStyles[14].styles[3]": "Margin=3,0,4,0", "controlStyles[15].target": "Taskbar.TaskListLabeledButtonPanel@RunningIndicatorStates > Rectangle#RunningIndicator", "controlStyles[15].styles[0]": "Height=2", "controlStyles[15].styles[1]": "Width=8", "controlStyles[15].styles[2]": "RadiusX=1", "controlStyles[15].styles[3]": "RadiusY=1", "controlStyles[15].styles[4]": "Opacity=0.55", "controlStyles[15].styles[5]": "Width@ActiveRunningIndicator=12", "controlStyles[16].target": "Grid#SystemTrayFrameGrid", "controlStyles[16].styles[0]": "Margin=0,-2,14,-2", "controlStyles[16].styles[1]": "Padding=0", "controlStyles[16].styles[2]": "CornerRadius=0", "controlStyles[16].styles[3]": "Background=Transparent", "controlStyles[17].target": "SystemTray.NotifyIconView#NotifyItemIcon", "controlStyles[17].styles[0]": "MinWidth=22", "controlStyles[17].styles[1]": "Height=26", "controlStyles[17].styles[2]": "Margin=0", "controlStyles[17].styles[3]": "Padding=0", "controlStyles[17].styles[4]": "CornerRadius=5", "controlStyles[18].target": "SystemTray.ImageIconContent > Grid#ContainerGrid", "controlStyles[18].styles[0]": "Padding=2,0", "controlStyles[19].target": "SystemTray.ImageIconContent > Grid#ContainerGrid > Image", "controlStyles[19].styles[0]": "Width=13", "controlStyles[19].styles[1]": "Height=13", "controlStyles[20].target": "SystemTray.TextIconContent > Grid#ContainerGrid", "controlStyles[20].styles[0]": "Padding=2,0", "controlStyles[21].target": "SystemTray.TextIconContent > Grid#ContainerGrid > SystemTray.AdaptiveTextBlock#Base > TextBlock#InnerTextBlock", "controlStyles[21].styles[0]": "FontSize=15", "controlStyles[22].target": "SystemTray.ChevronIconView", "controlStyles[22].styles[0]": "MinWidth=21", "controlStyles[23].target": "SystemTray.OmniButton#ControlCenterButton > Grid > ContentPresenter > ItemsPresenter > StackPanel > ContentPresenter > SystemTray.IconView#SystemTrayIcon > Grid#ContainerGrid", "controlStyles[23].styles[0]": "Padding=2,0", "controlStyles[23].styles[1]": "CornerRadius=5", "controlStyles[24].target": "SystemTray.OmniButton#NotificationCenterButton > Grid > ContentPresenter > ItemsPresenter > StackPanel > ContentPresenter > SystemTray.IconView#SystemTrayIcon > Grid#ContainerGrid", "controlStyles[24].styles[0]": "Padding=3,0", "controlStyles[24].styles[1]": "CornerRadius=5", "controlStyles[25].target": "TextBlock#TimeInnerTextBlock", "controlStyles[25].styles[0]": "FontFamily=Segoe UI Variable Text", "controlStyles[25].styles[1]": "FontSize=12", "controlStyles[25].styles[2]": "FontWeight=Normal", "controlStyles[25].styles[3]": "Margin=2,0,2,0", "controlStyles[26].target": "TextBlock#DateInnerTextBlock", "controlStyles[26].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed", "controlStyles[27].target": "TextBlock#BatteryTextBlock", "controlStyles[27].styles[0]": "FontFamily=Segoe UI Variable Text", "controlStyles[27].styles[1]": "FontSize=12", "controlStyles[28].target": "SystemTray.OmniButton#NotificationCenterButton > Grid > ContentPresenter > ItemsPresenter > StackPanel > ContentPresenter > SystemTray.IconView#SystemTrayIcon > Grid > Grid > SystemTray.TextIconContent", "controlStyles[28].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed", "controlStyles[29].target": "SystemTray.Stack#ShowDesktopStack", "controlStyles[29].styles[0]": "Visibility=Collapsed", "controlStyles[30].target": "Taskbar.ExperienceToggleButton#LaunchListButton[AutomationProperties.AutomationId=StartButton] > Taskbar.TaskListButtonPanel > Border#BackgroundElement", "controlStyles[30].styles[0]": "Background:=<ImageBrush Stretch=\"none\" ImageSource=\"https://www.linkvegastheme.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/apple.png\" />", "controlStyles[30].styles[1]": "Margin=-28,-1,0,0", "controlStyles[30].styles[2]": "MinWidth=20", "controlStyles[30].styles[3]": "Height=20", "themeResourceVariables[0]": "", "xamlDiagnosticsHandling": ""}Required Windhawk Mods Taskbar Hight & Icon Size for similar results
To achieve similar results, install and configure the following Windhawk mods in addition to Taskbar Styler
{ "TaskbarHeight": 30, "IconSize": 17, "TaskbarButtonWidth": 31, "IconSizeSmall": 14, "TaskbarButtonWidthSmall": 27}Adjust macOS Logo by Tweaking Margin
To get the exact MacBar-style look, you may need to adjust the macOS logo position manually. If the logo looks too high, too low, too far left, or too far right, tweak the margin values inside the Windhawk style settings.
A small margin adjustment can help align the logo properly with the top taskbar and make the full MacBar layout look cleaner and more accurate.
- Increase the top margin if the logo needs to move down.
- Decrease the top margin if the logo needs to move up.
- Increase the left margin if the logo needs to move right.
- Adjust the right margin to control spacing between the logo and taskbar items.
- Taskbar Labels for Windows 11
- Taskbar on top for Windows 11
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DownloadFinal Thoughts
MacBar Taskbar & Start Menu Style For Windows 11 Using Windhawk is a great setup for users who want a clean top-bar inspired desktop experience. With the right combination of Start Menu styling, taskbar styling, taskbar labels, and top taskbar positioning, Windows 11 can feel more organized and visually polished.
For the exact look, make sure to install the required supporting mods: Taskbar Labels for Windows 11 and Taskbar on top for Windows 11. These two mods help complete the MacBar layout and make the desktop style look more accurate.
Always check compatibility, create a restore point, and use Windhawk mods from trusted sources. A careful setup will help you enjoy a clean and stable MacBar-style Windows 11 desktop.
FAQs
Do I need Windhawk for this style?
Yes. Fluent Blur Glass Start Menu Style For Windows 11 is designed for Windhawk customization, so you need Windhawk and the required compatible Start Menu styling mod to apply it properly.
Why is the style not working?
The style may not work if the required mod is not installed, the mod is disabled, the style settings were pasted incorrectly, or your Windows 11 version is not fully compatible. Try updating Windhawk, checking the mod requirements, restarting Windows Explorer, and testing again.
Is this style safe to use?
Windhawk styles are commonly used for Windows customization, but users should still be careful when changing system UI appearance. Use trusted sources, read the mod details, and create a restore point before applying any new style.
Can I use this style with other Windows 11 themes?
Yes. Fluent Blur Glass Start Menu Style For Windows 11 can work well with dark themes, transparent taskbars, custom icons, blur glass Explorer styles, and matching wallpapers. However, avoid applying too many overlapping Start Menu styles at the same time because they may conflict with each other.
Will Windows updates affect this style?
Yes, Windows updates may change parts of the Start Menu interface. If the style stops working after an update, check for Windhawk updates, update the required mod, and reapply the style if necessary.
