deskband

English

Etymology

From desk +‎ band. See desktop.

Noun

deskband (plural deskbands)

1. (graphical user interface) A toolbar embedded into the taskbar.

   Synonym: deskbar

   • 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.