Microsoft is finally planning to give Windows 11 users what they’ve wanted since launch: the ability to move the taskbar. According to a new report from Windows Central, the tech giant is working on an update that unlocks the taskbar from the bottom of the screen. Soon, you might be able to snap it to the top of your display or run it vertically along the left or right sides.
Sources say Microsoft isn’t just allowing you to move the bar; they are also adding a resize option. If you don’t want the taskbar stretching across the entire width or height of your monitor, you will be able to shorten it. This level of customization was a staple in Windows 10, and users were baffled when it didn’t make the cut for Windows 11. Since the new OS arrived, the inability to move the taskbar has been one of the most consistent complaints from the community.
The report suggests Microsoft is treating this as a high priority. The team aims to reveal the new design this summer, potentially as part of the “26H2” update around the middle of the year. This timing aligns with a broader shift in strategy for 2026. After years of pushing AI features, Microsoft faces pressure to fix the basics. Users have grown frustrated with interface sluggishness and bugs, feeling that the company ignored core functionality to chase trends.
By bringing back beloved features like the movable taskbar, the company hopes to rebuild trust. This pivot is crucial. Microsoft needs a stable, liked operating system if they want users to eventually embrace their future AI plans. If users don’t trust the basic interface, they certainly won’t trust complex AI agents running on top of it. For now, though, most users will just be happy to finally put the Start button where they want it.
