THANK YOU!
Well said. MS thinks they can do no wrong
Win 11 ruined taskbar facility
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Stuart Mintz
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Can't believe MS got rid of toolbars in Win 11 taskBAR
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | User experience | Other
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Stuart Mintz 5 Reputation points
2025-01-27T15:41:38.6833333+00:00 Thank you, but not the reply I was anticipating. Also, in addition, the new interface to Word is also poor. The contrast is very poor, almost white on white. Don't the programmers look for feedback before putting changes to bed?
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Anonymous2025-01-25T02:20:36.1266667+00:00 Hello Stuart Mintz,
Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.
Windows 11 introduced a redesigned taskbar that is different from previous versions of Windows. While some users appreciate the new design and features, others have expressed frustration over the removal or alteration of certain functionalities. Some notable changes include:
1. Centered Icons:
The default alignment of icons and the Start button is centered, although you can move them to the left if you prefer.
2. No More Drag-and-Drop:
Traditional drag-and-drop functionality to the taskbar has been removed.
3. No Custom Toolbars:
As you mentioned, the ability to create custom toolbars on the taskbar is no longer available.
4. Taskbar Context Menu:
The right-click context menu on the taskbar has been simplified and offers fewer options.
While these changes aim to create a more streamlined and modern interface, they might not suit everyone's workflow. If you are looking for alternatives or ways to tweak the taskbar's functionality, third-party applications like "StartIsBack" or "Stardock's Start11" might offer the customization you are looking for.
I hope the information above is helpful.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.
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Daisy Zhou
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Brian Ankeny 5 Reputation points2025-05-23T01:26:46.8766667+00:00 Seriously does Microsoft engage with its users before removing productivity features? The removal of custom toolbars is resulting in serious productivity issues at my company. The removal also promotes users to clog up their desktops and taskbar with app icons. With custom toolbars these icons/folders could be organized into multiple sub-groups that could be accessed with a single click without needing to drill down into multi-layer deep folders or having to minimize multiple windows just to get to the desktop. What kind of a brain-dead product team makes these decisions? There are literally thousands of users complaining about this.
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