Non-activating mode

Interact with Taskbar without stealing focus from the app you’re using.

Non-activating mode (preserve active focus)

Non-activating mode lets you interact with Taskbar without it taking focus away from the app you’re working in.

Think of it as “Taskbar behaves like a control strip”, not like a normal app window.

Why it matters

  • quick peeks (clock, tray, previews) without interrupting typing
  • switching windows without Taskbar behaving like a normal app window
  • “control strip” behavior instead of “another window”

Trade-offs

Non‑activating mode changes how macOS routes hover/focus events. If something feels slightly “off” (especially hover‑driven UI), try disabling it and compare.

In settings you’ll see a hint: turning it off can restore “full hover support”.

When to enable it

  • You keep Taskbar visible while writing/coding and don’t want focus interruptions.
  • You use the clock/tray as a quick glance panel and want to stay in your current app.
  • You rely on keyboard flow and want UI interactions to be “non-invasive”.

When to disable it (common)

  • You notice hover/tooltip behaviors that feel inconsistent.
  • You want Taskbar to behave more like a regular window (especially for hover-heavy workflows).

Enable it

Open Sulguni Taskbar Settings → Behavior → Non-activating taskbar.

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