Windows 11 to bring back movable taskbar, smaller taskbar option

TL;DR: Microsoft is bringing back the ability to move the taskbar in Windows 11, nearly five years after the feature was removed at launch.

Microsoft is bringing back the ability to move the taskbar in Windows 11, nearly five years after the feature was removed at launch.
Users will soon be able to reposition the taskbar to the top or sides of the screen, addressing one of the most requested features from the Windows community.
The update will first roll out to Windows Insiders in the coming weeks before expanding to all users later this year.
Microsoft is also scaling back some Copilot integrations, removing less useful entry points while focusing AI features where they are more relevant.
The return of the movable taskbar marks a significant reversal from Windows 11’s original design, which removed several customization features that were available in earlier versions like Windows…

Microsoft is bringing back the ability to move the taskbar in Windows 11, nearly five years after the feature was removed at launch.

Users will soon be able to reposition the taskbar to the top or sides of the screen, addressing one of the most requested features from the Windows community. The update will first roll out to Windows Insiders in the coming weeks before expanding to all users later this year.

The change is part of a broader set of updates aimed at improving performance, reliability, and overall user experience. Microsoft said the move responds to long-standing feedback about missing functionality in Windows 11 compared to previous versions.

In addition to the movable taskbar, Microsoft is also working on a smaller taskbar option that will be introduced later this year.

Other updates in testing include improvements to File Explorer for faster launch and smoother navigation, more flexible Windows Update controls, and additional customization options for widgets.

Microsoft is also scaling back some Copilot integrations, removing less useful entry points while focusing AI features where they are more relevant.

The return of the movable taskbar marks a significant reversal from Windows 11’s original design, which removed several customization features that were available in earlier versions like Windows 10.

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