or better yet if you have a small monitor, go to
Start--> Setting--> Control Panal--> Task bar and Start menu

there are four "check boxes"

always on top
auto Hide
Show small icons in Start menu
show clock

Always on top most likely checked

add a check to Auto hide.

it will cause you task bar to "fall" just below the viewing area of the monitor.. but if you bring your mouse/cursor near, it pops up..with a small monitor, this is a nice chunk of real estate.

and WOW, any where in the scroll bar. on the "slider" or in the "track" -- but it doesn't work with every browser! still, try it out!

you can also use the "right finger to do a right click" and a thread. top choice is back..

PS-- there are two common kinds of check boxes.. square ones, (proper check boxes) allow for mulitple choices.
round ones, (radio buttons) only one can be selected. (think of the preprogramed radio station buttons in your car)