No. This is not completely true. By default, there are 3 icons but you can
increase the number of icons to display in Quick Launch and if you don't need
the drop down list then you can expand the area of Quick Launch toolbar and
maybe you were asking for the same. Just unlock the Taskbar.
1. Right-clicking on the Taskbar and uncheck the Lock the Taskbar option
2. You will notice a handler (or lines) befoe and after the Quick Launch
icons.
3. Move your mouse pointer near to that line and expand it as per your
requirement.
4. The drop down list will still available if you will place more icons than
quick launch area.
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