deskband

English

Etymology

desk + band. See desktop.

Noun

deskband (plural deskbands)

  1. (computing, graphical user interface) A toolbar embedded into the taskbar.
    • 1997, Windows Magazine, volume 8, numbers 7-9, page 498:
      You can create collections of files, applications and controls — equivalent to IE4 toolbars or Windows program groups — called deskbands, which you can display on the taskbar. Clicking on an icon in a deskband launches that application []
    • 2000, MSDN Magazine, volume 15, page 17:
      These pages describe various ways you can extend the browser experience with explorer bars, toolbands, deskbands, and context menus.
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