Microsoft is finally bringing the movable taskbar to Windows 11 - here's who can try it now
Microsoft is introducing a movable taskbar feature for Windows 11 users. This update allows users to position the taskbar at the top, bottom, left, or right of the screen. Additional changes to the Start menu are also expected in the coming weeks.
- ▪Windows 11 users can now move the taskbar to any edge of the screen with the latest insider build.
- ▪The taskbar can be positioned at the top, bottom, left, or right, similar to Windows 10.
- ▪Microsoft is also implementing several tweaks to the Start menu for Windows 11 insiders.
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Tech Home Tech Services & Software Operating Systems Windows Windows 11 Microsoft is finally bringing the movable taskbar to Windows 11 - here's who can try it now Thanks to an update rolling out to Windows 11 insiders, you'll be able to move the taskbar to the top, bottom, left, or right. Start menu changes are coming soon, too. Written by Lance Whitney, ContributorContributor May 18, 2026 at 8:16 a.m. PT Lance Whitney/ZDNET ZDNET's key takeaways Microsoft will finally let you move the Windows 11 taskbar.Changes to the taskbar are rolling out to Windows 11 insiders.Microsoft also promises several tweaks to the Start menu.Windows 11 users who have long wanted to move the taskbar to any edge of the screen are now being granted their wish.
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