Why we can't move the taskbar in windows11. Can we bring the updates in this version, to move the taskbar position?

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Why we can't move the taskbar in windows11. Can we bring the updates in this version, to move the taskbar position?

Freom Pty Ltd 40

Taskbar on Left, Right, Top, Bottom... I am not moving to Windows 11 until this functionality is restored, and I am pretty sure from reading the forums I am not the only one!

Payton 15 Reputation points

2025-08-05T12:19:41.0566667+00:00

I wish I had looked into the update before installing. I am so upset they took away the option to move the taskbar. If I had known, I would have stayed on Windows 10 for as long as possible. It's so annoying to be used to my taskbar being on the right side, then all of a sudden be unable to move it with the new update.
Jacqueline E Sherman 15 Reputation points

2025-08-12T13:25:48.55+00:00

Leave it to a company to make that decision without regard to visually impaired users or understanding why users would change the position. I hope they don't take too long to add the option back
Anonymous

2025-08-15T16:16:49.58+00:00

completely agree - why was the taskbar movement functionality removed in Windows 11 - pls bring it back
Daaaaave 25 Reputation points

2025-09-08T19:55:07.66+00:00

I need to move it to the right side like I've had it for years. Its a muscle memory thing. Totally screwed up my workflow. Seems like it shouldn't be restricted to the bottom of the screen.
Travis 15 Reputation points

2025-09-09T12:27:15.61+00:00

Just forced to upgrade today. Not being able to move the toolbar totally jacks up everything I do. I'm stunned this feature was removed. So many reasons to have it - much better file visibility, easy side-to-side mouse movement to get to toolbar, Windows dropdown menu was at the top of the screen. This was a truly stupid move to take away this feature.
MxYz Pdlk 5 Reputation points

2025-11-18T17:13:35.0366667+00:00

Absolutely insane... who approved that at Microsoft? Was a rather poor marketing decision to remove a tool that users have been using for nearly three decades. If you want to redesign it, fine... but why take a way a unique feature that millions have used for 20years+? Makes no sense. Like many users, mine has been on the left for nearly 20 years.... With the advent of easily adding multiple monitors, i use three, left monitor - taskbar left side, right monitor - taskbar right side. The middle monitor, actually at the left. When on the bottom or the top, one loses that 1/4 inch of visibility for an application or browser. The comments on "it would be challenging to put it back" but then "use a third-party application". Okay, so the third party people are better at adding it than Microsoft themselves? Should be a very simple registry entry for Micro Slop to relocate it. You are not removing its functionality, just moving the grid to another spot. That would be like saying we no longer do "auto-hide" because of the functionality of pinning something to it.
RUDOLPH VASQUEZ 0 Reputation points

2026-01-11T01:24:48.1366667+00:00
I just returned to, and I am using windows 11 there is a page that directs you to a behavior setting for the taskbar and I can't find the drop down to set the task bar on the top of my screen? Is there a fix yet ?

Date this started for help 1/10 / 2026 time 5:23 pm Las Vegas ....

Why doesn't Windows have live TECH SUPPORT like Apple does ?

Windows is not all that great to snub us from Live TECH SUPPORT....

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Payton 15 Reputation points

2025-08-05T12:19:41.0566667+00:00

I wish I had looked into the update before installing. I am so upset they took away the option to move the taskbar. If I had known, I would have stayed on Windows 10 for as long as possible. It's so annoying to be used to my taskbar being on the right side, then all of a sudden be unable to move it with the new update.
Jacqueline E Sherman 15 Reputation points

2025-08-12T13:25:48.55+00:00

Leave it to a company to make that decision without regard to visually impaired users or understanding why users would change the position. I hope they don't take too long to add the option back
Anonymous

2025-08-15T16:16:49.58+00:00

completely agree - why was the taskbar movement functionality removed in Windows 11 - pls bring it back
Daaaaave 25 Reputation points

2025-09-08T19:55:07.66+00:00

I need to move it to the right side like I've had it for years. Its a muscle memory thing. Totally screwed up my workflow. Seems like it shouldn't be restricted to the bottom of the screen.
Travis 15 Reputation points

2025-09-09T12:27:15.61+00:00

Just forced to upgrade today. Not being able to move the toolbar totally jacks up everything I do. I'm stunned this feature was removed. So many reasons to have it - much better file visibility, easy side-to-side mouse movement to get to toolbar, Windows dropdown menu was at the top of the screen. This was a truly stupid move to take away this feature.
MxYz Pdlk 5 Reputation points

2025-11-18T17:13:35.0366667+00:00

Absolutely insane... who approved that at Microsoft? Was a rather poor marketing decision to remove a tool that users have been using for nearly three decades. If you want to redesign it, fine... but why take a way a unique feature that millions have used for 20years+? Makes no sense. Like many users, mine has been on the left for nearly 20 years.... With the advent of easily adding multiple monitors, i use three, left monitor - taskbar left side, right monitor - taskbar right side. The middle monitor, actually at the left. When on the bottom or the top, one loses that 1/4 inch of visibility for an application or browser. The comments on "it would be challenging to put it back" but then "use a third-party application". Okay, so the third party people are better at adding it than Microsoft themselves? Should be a very simple registry entry for Micro Slop to relocate it. You are not removing its functionality, just moving the grid to another spot. That would be like saying we no longer do "auto-hide" because of the functionality of pinning something to it.
RUDOLPH VASQUEZ 0 Reputation points

2026-01-11T01:24:48.1366667+00:00

I just returned to, and I am using windows 11 there is a page that directs you to a behavior setting for the taskbar and I can't find the drop down to set the task bar on the top of my screen? Is there a fix yet ?

Date this started for help 1/10 / 2026 time 5:23 pm Las Vegas ....

Why doesn't Windows have live TECH SUPPORT like Apple does ?

Windows is not all that great to snub us from Live TECH SUPPORT....

Answer 1

Daaaaave 25

I am SOOOOO FRUSTRATED! I thought windows was supposed to be extra user friendly for people to customize, I guess its just too bad for people who rely on making their own home screen more accessible to them.

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Answer 2

Paul Dalton 105

This is REALLY IRRITATING to those of use who got used to left-side taskbar YEARS ago! Having it on the left side provided additional lines of viewable text in documents before scrolling & w/o having to change view size. People who don't appreciate the value/utility of that long-standing capability should not be involved in a decision not to continue it in Win 11. Pure text documents are STILL important to many of us!

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Answer 3

Marc Vernon 9,465

Hey Freom, I totally get where you're coming from.

While I can't speak for Microsoft's motives, this change was part of a UI redesign that unfortunately removed customization many relied on. Even if you're not on Windows 11, your continued vocal feedback, alongside others, is crucial. The more users that raise their voices about it, the more likely it is that Microsoft will bring it back.

Best,

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Answer 4

Marc Vernon 9,465

Hi there, Freom! This is Marc. Thanks for reaching out to the community.

Currently, Windows 11 only supports the taskbar at the bottom of the screen, and Microsoft hasn’t officially reintroduced the option to move it to the top, left, or right. This change was part of a complete redesign of the taskbar, and so far, Microsoft hasn’t confirmed plans to bring back full repositioning.

That said, feedback like yours does matter. You can submit it directly through the Feedback Hub app in Windows 11, and Microsoft often uses that input to prioritize future updates.

Hope this helps, or if you need further assistance feel free to ask.

Best regards,

Freom Pty Ltd 40 Reputation points

2025-07-30T23:53:01.1066667+00:00

Hi Marc,

Seems this is not an issue MS want to ever fix, as there are thousands, if not tens of thousands or people complaining about this very issue, and MS so far has decided to ignore or lie about it.

I cannot fill in a feedback from Windows 11, as I already stated, I won't be installing Win11 until the issue is fixed.
I just don't understand their motivation. Surely the developer community seems to be the ones that are the most vocal about this, and once upon a time MS cared abouts the devs, but that seems to not be the case anymore... maybe with AI developing becoming more the norm, us poor devs are very low on the priority list.

I am not sure why I re-started this thread, other than every other thread I have found has been locked - probably to prevent the true nature of the dissent to be known.

I mean, if they really wanted to listen to our feedback, why keep locking threads?

None of it makes sense.
Viorel 127.3K Reputation points

2025-07-31T04:18:23.9133333+00:00

There is also a sarcastic opinion that a computer is for spending full day to write documents, edit video, play games, make programs, read news, etc.
Sarah Thompson 0 Reputation points

2025-09-23T17:49:49.6133333+00:00

Boooooo! Terrible answer... Who was in meeting when this decision happened? Not any sidebar users, I know that much. Inconsiderate. Bring it back! I understand it works take a year roughly ..but please start.