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Why can't I move my taskbar FULLY VERTICAL on the RIGHT side for Windows 11 update???

Brown, Stacy 350 Reputation points
2025-04-10T14:12:35.5666667+00:00

Dear Microsoft Team,

I am writing to express my deep frustration with the fact that, in Windows 11, the taskbar cannot be moved to the right side of the screen in a fully vertical orientation. This is not a minor inconvenience—it is a critical usability flaw that significantly impacts my workflow and productivity.

For years, Windows has allowed users to customize their taskbar placement—a fundamental feature that enabled people to work the way that best suits them. As a long-time user who depends on a right-side, vertically stacked taskbar, this forced restriction in Windows 11 is not just disappointing, it is outrageous.

I should not have to “get used to” an arbitrary design decision that actively makes my work harder. I rely on a right-side vertical taskbar to:

  • Optimize screen real estate, especially on widescreen monitors.
  • Improve accessibility and efficiency by keeping icons and information in a familiar, natural place.
  • Reduce unnecessary mouse movement, enhancing speed and ergonomics.

By removing this option, Microsoft is disregarding years of user preference and workflow adaptation. This is a step backward in customization and flexibility—one of the defining strengths of Windows.

I demand that Microsoft immediately prioritize restoring the ability to move the taskbar to the right in a fully vertical layout. This should not be a difficult technical implementation—it was already a core feature in previous versions of Windows.

I sincerely hope Microsoft listens to actual users rather than forcing unnecessary restrictions upon them. Please take this complaint seriously and address this regression in functionality as soon as possible.

Looking forward to a response and, more importantly, a solution.

Best regards,

Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other

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  1. Sumit 43,786 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2026-03-21T02:38:28.6+00:00

    I got some great news for you all :)

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    https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/03/20/our-commitment-to-windows-quality/

    • More taskbar customization, including vertical and top positions: Repositioning the taskbar is one of the top asks we’ve heard from you. We are introducing the ability to reposition it to the top or sides of your screen, making it easier to personalize your workspace.

    Coming, April this year!

    4 people found this answer helpful.
  2. Padparadscho 15 Reputation points
    2025-10-31T02:50:31.71+00:00

    This is not an issue, but rather the absence of a feature from Windows 10. There are already requests to add it to Windows 11, so the best approach is to use the Feedback Hub to support those existing requests.

    3 people found this answer helpful.

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