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, issues 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.