How do I move the taskbar?

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How do I move the taskbar?

Elizabeth S Chase 45

I NEED to have my taskbar on the left of my main screen. It does not want to move.

Alex G 20 Reputation points

2025-09-19T21:55:22.4833333+00:00

Same here - it is a huge disadvantage that Win 11 doesnt allow to move the taskar to the left frame! This definitely needs to be re-integrated from Win 10. I am already looking for competitor solutions.
Kristopher Amari 20 Reputation points

2025-10-01T14:28:22.9133333+00:00

This was awful decision by Microsoft, moving away from giving the user the ability to tailor their workspaces to their own working style and setup is a step towards Apples inflexible "our design is the best and we don't care what you want" approach, which is a horrible step in the wrong direction. Windows' ability to arrange your workspace in a way that suits your needs is a strength. Pushing users away from the ability to customize is an awful approach.
Chris 0 Reputation points

2025-10-04T00:24:05.5066667+00:00

You are forcing me off windows. Under the ADA you should allow this as reasonable accommodation! Longer term this is bad move, even a MAC will allow taskbar where I want it. Linux and MAC will be Microsoft downfall. How can be so important to office 365 group, no not them. Then who is driving this? under the ADA you should make the change.
Keith 0 Reputation points

2025-10-09T09:26:33.2333333+00:00

Why?

Why are you forcing this garbage on us when it is clearly not ready for use in the workplace.

If I wanted Mickey Mouse features and pretty buttons, I'd use MacOS. Windows users want functionality, not gimmicks.

Windows 11 is useless, and the taskbar limitations issue is another in a long list of downfalls. Did you lot learn nothing from Windows 8 and 9? Roll everything back to Win 98SE and it would be a massive improvement!
Mandalorian of Christ 0 Reputation points

2025-10-18T13:36:01.9033333+00:00

Give us back the ability to MOVE our Taskbar to the top or anywhere else on the screen, besides the bottom. WITHOUT HAVING TO DOWNLOAD A THIRD PARTY APP FROM MODDERS!
Becky Andrews 0 Reputation points

2025-10-20T11:21:11.1866667+00:00

Agree with all comments above, I like my Taskbar on the left, now I have to get used to it back on the bottom that I do not like.
Bobiejoe 0 Reputation points

2025-10-21T06:10:10.26+00:00

I have a neck mobility issue (found side location a great benefited) and agree with the 16:9 screen\ comments (ie getting wider not taller). It is ergonomically poor design and functionally inappropriate. I prefer functionality over "trendy"

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Alex G 20 Reputation points

2025-09-19T21:55:22.4833333+00:00

Same here - it is a huge disadvantage that Win 11 doesnt allow to move the taskar to the left frame! This definitely needs to be re-integrated from Win 10. I am already looking for competitor solutions.
Kristopher Amari 20 Reputation points

2025-10-01T14:28:22.9133333+00:00

This was awful decision by Microsoft, moving away from giving the user the ability to tailor their workspaces to their own working style and setup is a step towards Apples inflexible "our design is the best and we don't care what you want" approach, which is a horrible step in the wrong direction. Windows' ability to arrange your workspace in a way that suits your needs is a strength. Pushing users away from the ability to customize is an awful approach.
Chris 0 Reputation points

2025-10-04T00:24:05.5066667+00:00

You are forcing me off windows. Under the ADA you should allow this as reasonable accommodation! Longer term this is bad move, even a MAC will allow taskbar where I want it. Linux and MAC will be Microsoft downfall. How can be so important to office 365 group, no not them. Then who is driving this? under the ADA you should make the change.
Keith 0 Reputation points

2025-10-09T09:26:33.2333333+00:00

Why?

Why are you forcing this garbage on us when it is clearly not ready for use in the workplace.

If I wanted Mickey Mouse features and pretty buttons, I'd use MacOS. Windows users want functionality, not gimmicks.

Windows 11 is useless, and the taskbar limitations issue is another in a long list of downfalls. Did you lot learn nothing from Windows 8 and 9? Roll everything back to Win 98SE and it would be a massive improvement!
Mandalorian of Christ 0 Reputation points

2025-10-18T13:36:01.9033333+00:00

Give us back the ability to MOVE our Taskbar to the top or anywhere else on the screen, besides the bottom. WITHOUT HAVING TO DOWNLOAD A THIRD PARTY APP FROM MODDERS!
Becky Andrews 0 Reputation points

2025-10-20T11:21:11.1866667+00:00

Agree with all comments above, I like my Taskbar on the left, now I have to get used to it back on the bottom that I do not like.
Bobiejoe 0 Reputation points

2025-10-21T06:10:10.26+00:00

I have a neck mobility issue (found side location a great benefited) and agree with the 16:9 screen\ comments (ie getting wider not taller). It is ergonomically poor design and functionally inappropriate. I prefer functionality over "trendy"

Answer 1

Quinnie Quoc 11,850 Independent Advisor

Dear Elizabeth S Chase ,

In Windows 11, the taskbar has been redesigned with a modern architecture, and as a result, the ability to move it to the left, right, or top of the screen is currently not supported natively. The only available customization is the alignment of taskbar icons (center or left), which can be adjusted via Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors.

We recognize that this limitation may impact productivity for users with multi-window setups. While Microsoft continues to evaluate user feedback, some customers have explored third-party tools such as Start11 to restore legacy taskbar behavior. Please note that these are not officially supported by Microsoft.

We encourage you to submit feedback through the Feedback Hub, which helps our product teams prioritize future enhancements.

If my answer is useful for you, please give it a vote.

Best regards,

Quinnie Quoc.

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IC P 0 Reputation points

2025-10-13T13:43:26.8433333+00:00

Taskbar behaviors does not appear in taskbar personalization on my windows 11 so information supplied is useless.
WorkableBat5816 0 Reputation points

2025-10-16T00:05:08.02+00:00

They require you to pay for Start11 in order to use it to the fullest, which is a little stupid... :(
A Preston 0 Reputation points

2025-10-16T22:29:30.8466667+00:00

screens are getting wider - not taller. There is more right on the side for the taskbar and more horizontal viewing