Windows 11 Will Finally Let Users Move and Resize the Taskbar
Microsoft is addressing user feedback by allowing customization of the taskbar in Windows 11. Users can now move the taskbar to different screen edges and adjust icon alignment. Additional features for the Start menu are also being introduced to enhance user experience.
- ▪Microsoft is testing new settings that allow users to customize the placement and size of the taskbar.
- ▪Users can now move the taskbar to the top, left, or right of the screen and align icons accordingly.
- ▪Upcoming changes will also simplify the Start menu customization options for a more streamlined experience.
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| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000 |
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After some harsh feedback about the quality of Windows 11, Microsoft is on a sort of apology tour. The company is promising to improve the operating system, addressing critical issues and features that annoy longtime Windows users. It started off with a way to delay Windows updates for longer than a week. Now, Microsoft is testing new settings that let users customize the placement and size of the taskbar alongside the start menu.The fact that you couldn't move the taskbar to the top or side of the screen has bothered Windows 11 users ever since launch. As with many frustrating aspects of Windows, there are multiple workarounds to customize the taskbar and its placement using third-party apps and registry hacks.
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