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I want to move my taskbar to the left side (vertical)

Londa Post 0 Reputation points
2026-05-02T23:15:31.8+00:00

I can't seem to click/drag my taskbar or move it via the taskbar settings. I find the taskbar at the bottom annoying, as it always pops up when I'm using a scrollbar to navigate a page. Please help.

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  1. Lucus-V 6,660 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-05-04T22:15:52.8933333+00:00

    Hi Londa Post,

    In the meantime, while Microsoft is developing and releasing that functionality, the only workaround is to use third party applications. I will give you 3 of them: StartAllBack, ExplorerPatcher and Vertical Taskbar for Windows 11.

    Disclaimer: Microsoft provides no assurances and/or warranties, implied or otherwise, and is not responsible for the information you receive from the third-party linked sites or any support related to technology.

    When the function is public available, you may uninstall the third-party tool later.

    I hope that above information is helpful to you.

  2. EmilyS726 228.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-05-02T23:52:38.7233333+00:00

    Hello

    This feature is currently not available with Windows 11, and users will need to rely on third party app to do so.

    However, Microsoft actually finally will bring this feature back. https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2026/03/20/our-commitment-to-windows-quality/

    If you are Windows Insiders: You can expect to start seeing it late March through April 2026 (rolling out gradually in preview builds).

    If you are general users (non-Insiders): The article itself does not give a specific date. It only confirms the preview rollout first. Typically, these features arrive for everyone later in 2026 after insider testing (no exact timeline announced).

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  3. Q&A Assist
    2026-05-02T23:15:41.3266667+00:00
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    Windows 11 no longer supports moving the taskbar to the left, right, or top of the screen.

    In Windows 11, the taskbar is fixed to the bottom of the screen. The only position-related customization available is horizontal alignment of the taskbar icons (centered or left-aligned):

    1. Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings (or use this shortcut: Taskbar).
    2. Expand Taskbar behaviors.
    3. Use Taskbar alignment to choose Center or Left.

    There are no built-in settings in Windows 11 to make the taskbar vertical on the left side as was possible in Windows 10.

    If this behavior is important, submit feedback to Microsoft so it can be considered for future versions (for example, via Feedback Hub using WIN + F as suggested in similar cases).

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