Microsoft Brings Back Windows 10-Style Taskbar and Start Menu Customization in Windows 11

If you were a user of the Windows 10 operating system with a customizable Taskbar location, you were familiar with Taskbar customization and different placements. However, Microsoft kept this feature restricted in Windows 11 for a long time. The company is now introducing full support for Taskbar and Start Menu customization, which will be available to Windows Insiders in the Experimental channel over the coming weeks. Specifically, the Taskbar will be movable to the top, bottom, left, or right side of the screen. From there, users will be able to customize icon alignment for each Taskbar position, whether top-aligned, center-aligned, left-aligned, or right-aligned. All it takes is a visit to Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar behaviors, where all of the settings will be located. Interestingly, the Taskbar will also offer smaller icons and a reduced presence, which is a nice addition for anyone looking to maximize usable space.

Additionally, Windows Insiders are testing…