The latest Windows 26H2 Update Build now supports Vertical Taskbar.
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Move the Windows 11 Taskbar
https://yourwindowsguide.com/2026/05/move-taskbar-in-windows-11.html
Is vertical taskbar being added to windows 11? I am waiting for this feature before I consider switching from Windows 10
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viczian gergo
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I am using multiple monitors and on the horizontal displays I like to have the taskbar on the side of the screen so it doesn't reduce vertical space. I noticed Windows 11 is missing this feature, so, even though i am getting update notifications, I am not switching until this feature is carried over to the new version of the OS. I am perfectly happy with the feature set of Windows 10 and see no reason to upgrade otherwise.
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Desktop, Start, and personalization | Task Bar
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Lester Bernard Reyes 86,825 Reputation points Independent Advisor2026-02-11T03:28:55.55+00:00 Hi Viczian, thank you for sharing your inputs and the steps you have taken.
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Lucus-V 14,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator2026-02-10T19:07:48.9433333+00:00 Hi viczian gergo,
Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum. I'm happy to help.Windows 11 does not support Taskbar movement yet.
At this moment, the only workaround is to use third party applications. I will give you 3 of them: StartAllBack, ExplorerPatcher and Vertical Taskbar for Windows 11.
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viczian gergo 10 Reputation points
2026-02-10T19:19:38.6733333+00:00 Thank you for linking the 3rd party fixes. I would rather wait for a native fix by Microsoft. I remember the last time when they messed up the start menu in Windows 8. We tried using 3rd party workaround then, but they were very lacking. The ultimate solution was when Windows 10 restored the start menu. I hope Windows 11 (or Windows 12) will do that. Until then, I am happy with Windows 10. If Microsoft stops updating it the better, updates causing all kinds of problems and inconveniences in the past. They promised updates to Windows 10 would stop, but I am still getting them. I wish they'd kept their word and stopped updating Windows 10 and leave us alone.
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Lucus-V 14,430 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-02-10T20:59:53.6533333+00:00 Hi viczian gergo,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful feedback. It truly helps, and I appreciate you taking the time to explain your experience.Your hope for a native fix is completely understandable, and I also wish that your idea will be heard and considered soon. Your patience and honesty mean a lot, and I am grateful you shared this with us.
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Lester Bernard Reyes 86,825 Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-02-03T04:12:11.5366667+00:00 Hi, I'm Bernard, a fellow Windows user. I'm happy to help!
At the moment, there is no update on whether the developer plans to include that feature in Windows 11. I highly recommend posting your concern on the Feedback Hub so the developers can see it.
To send Feedback: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/send-feedback-to-microsoft-with-the-feedback-hub-app-f59187f8-8739-22d6-ba93-f66612949332
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AI answer
2026-02-02T22:49:33.0533333+00:00 As of now, Windows 11 does not support moving the taskbar to the side of the screen as it was possible in Windows 10. Users have expressed similar concerns about the lack of this feature, especially for those using multiple monitors. Currently, there is no official announcement regarding the addition of a vertical taskbar in future updates of Windows 11. If this feature is critical for your workflow, you may want to consider staying with Windows 10 until Microsoft decides to implement it in Windows 11.
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