Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)
Summary
Microsoft is updating Windows 11 to bring back some taskbar features that were missing since the system's launch in 2021. The new update lets users move the taskbar to any edge of the screen and customize its settings, along with improvements to the Start menu for better control over app recommendations.Key Facts
- Windows 11 originally removed some taskbar functions present in Windows 10, such as docking the taskbar on the left or right side of the screen.
- The new Windows Insider Preview build restores the ability to place the taskbar on any screen edge.
- Users can set different taskbar behaviors and icon alignments for each edge position.
- Some features like auto-hide on side taskbars, tablet-optimized taskbar, touch gestures, and Search box support are still not available but planned.
- Microsoft is considering adding support for different taskbar positions on multiple monitors.
- A new option makes the taskbar and its icons smaller to save vertical space, helpful on small screens.
- The Start menu will have options to turn on or off pinned apps, recommended apps, and the “all apps” section individually.
- Users can hide recommended apps while still seeing recent files and jump lists in File Explorer, with improved relevance for recommendations.
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