XPS 14 9440 Taskbar Becomes Small on Internal OLED Display

Summary: Learn about what to do when an XPS 14 9440 makes the taskbar resolution appear small on an internal display while connected to an external display.

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Symptoms

The taskbar may become smaller on the internal OLED panel when using the USB Type-C port to connect to an external 4K or 5K monitor. The taskbar becomes smaller after closing the internal display lid and then opening it again. When the external monitor resolution is higher than the internal resolution and the display is switched, this issue occurs.

Example of a small taskbar

Affected Platforms:

  • XPS 14 9440

Cause

The resolution syncs unexpectedly between the internal panel and the external monitor when the display source switches back to the internal panel.

Resolution

Go to the Display settings in Windows and adjust the Display resolution or Scale. For more information about how to access Display settings, reference View display settings in WindowsThis hyperlink is taking you to a website outside of Dell Technologies..

Adjusting the Scale in Display Settings

Affected Products

XPS 14 9440
Article Properties
Article Number: 000222228
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 02 Jul 2025
Version:  5
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