Report: Windows 11 to Bring Back the Ability to Move and Resize the Taskbar

Microsoft may have heard the feedback from Windows 11 users who miss the ability to resize and move the taskbar to another corner of the screen. According to Zac Bowden from Windows Central, Microsoft is working to bring back these two features that disappeared after Microsoft rebuilt the taskbar from the ground up on Windows 11.

“Sources say that development on these Taskbar capabilities is now underway, and should be unveiled over the summer if plans don’t change. I’m told this Taskbar work is considered a high priority for the Windows team, meaning they are pouring extra resources into it to ensure it ships in a timely manner,” Bowden explained.

According to the report, Microsoft plans to allow Windows 11 users to move the taskbar to the left, right, or top of the display, matching the existing options in previous versions of the OS. Bowden added that the company is working to “ensure all the Taskbar flyouts and buttons work as expected when in these alternate orientations.”

Since Microsoft released Windows 11 in 2021, the company has tweaked the Start Menu multiple times and recently introduced a scrollable “All” section with category and grid views, as well as a responsive layout. There’s probably still room for more improvements on that front, but the ability to resize and move the taskbar should be welcome for users who miss these basic features.

Last month, Pavan Davuluri, the President of Windows and Devices at Microsoft, said that the company was hard at work on addressing negative feedback from Windows 11 users. “We need to improve Windows in ways that are meaningful for people,” the exec said. “This year you will see us focus on addressing pain points we hear consistently from customers: improving system performance, reliability, and the overall experience of Windows.”