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Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar

Windows 11 is finally getting a movable taskbar

It's taken almost five years, but Microsoft is finally bringing back the ability to move the Windows taskbar to the top or sides of your screen. The movable taskbar is part of some much bigger changes coming to Windows 11 this year in response to growing criticism of the operating system's performan...

A user types on the Surface Pro 8 from behind. The screen displays the Windows 11 Start menu on a white and blue background.

It's taken almost five years, but Microsoft is finally bringing back the ability to move the Windows taskbar to the top or sides of your screen. The movable taskbar is part of some much bigger changes coming to Windows 11 this year in response to growing criticism of the operating system's performance, reliability, and user experience.

"Repositioning the taskbar is one of the top asks we've heard from you," says Windows chief Pavan Davuluri. "We are introducing the ability to reposition it to the top or sides of your screen, making it easier to personalize your workspace."

This taskbar change will be available to Windows Insiders in the co …

Read the full story at The Verge.