Microsoft is restoring movable taskbar support to Windows 11, nearly five years after locking it to the bottom of the screen. Users will soon be able to reposition it to the top or sides of their display, a feature removed when Windows 11 launched in 2021.
Windows chief Pavan Davuluri confirmed the change is coming to Windows Insiders first, framing it as a direct response to user feedback. This is not a standalone fix. It is part of a broader set of changes Microsoft is pushing through in 2026 to address sustained criticism of Windows 11 performance, reliability, and user experience.
The full story at The Verge is worth reading for the scope of what else Microsoft is committing to, not just the taskbar. The company is under real pressure, and the details of those broader platform commitments reveal how much ground it believes it needs to recover.
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