Windows 11 Won’t Add Drag-to-Move Taskbar Support
Technology · First reported 31 Oct, 22:00 · Updated 22:16
Microsoft says Windows 11 users will not be able to drag the taskbar to another screen edge, unlike users of Windows 10 and earlier versions. Windows 11 taskbar positioning is available through Settings.
- Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 will not support moving the taskbar by dragging it; earlier Windows versions supported that gesture.
- Windows 11 users can change the taskbar’s position through Settings, according to the detailed report.
- Microsoft’s design vice president said the choice followed research indicating that dragging could cause accidental moves and that most users rarely change the taskbar’s position.
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- Windows 11 taskbar repositioning
- Available through Settings; dragging the taskbar to move it is not planned.
- Earlier Windows versions
- Windows 10 and prior versions allowed taskbar repositioning by dragging.
- Stated rationale
- Microsoft’s design vice president cited the risk of accidental movement and research that users rarely change the taskbar’s position.
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