Microsoft announces plans to give you more control over the Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu
Microsoft has announced new features for the Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu, focusing on user configurability. Users will now have the option to place the taskbar on any edge of the desktop and customize the alignment of the Start button and icons. Additionally, changes to the Start menu will enhance privacy and improve the content displayed in the Recommended section.
- ▪Users can now place the taskbar on any edge of the desktop: top, bottom, left, or right.
- ▪The Start menu will feature section-level toggles to show or hide Pinned, Recommended, and All items.
- ▪Microsoft is improving the content in the Recommended section, renaming it to Recent to better reflect its purpose.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Software Operating Systems Microsoft announces plans to give you more control over the Windows 11 taskbar and Start menu News By Jeremy Laird published 19 May 2026 Top, bottom, left and right. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Microsoft) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Microsoft has been leaning hard into the idea that what matters with Windows is getting the basics right, as opposed to bolting on more AI gunk.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at PC Gamer.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from PC Gamer
