Battery and Charging Perhaps the most recognized and easiest icons to interpret are the battery icons—these are variants of the generic battery symbol that mimics a battery cell.

The battery icon in the taskbar is getting a completely new look in Windows 11. Previously, the small black symbol wasn’t very informative and didn’t tell enough about battery status at a glance.

Microsoft has revealed a redesign for Windows 11’s battery icon with new colors making it easy to see at a glance if your laptop is charged or needs to be plugged in soon.