How to Move the Windows 11 Taskbar to the Top, Left, or Right?
Follow the below-illustrated steps to change the location of the Windows 11 Taskbar:-
Step 1. First of all, open Registry Editor.
Step 2. After that, browse to the following key from the left side of the Registry Editor window:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StuckRects3
Step 3. Then, double-click on the Settings REG_BINARY in the right pane of the StuckRects3 folder.
Step 4. When the “Edit Binary Value” window opens, you will see a table of binary numbers under the “Value data” section. Double-click on the 03 value under FE in the 00000008 row and make sure it is highlighted in blue.
Step 5. Next, press the Delete key from the keyboard to remove this value. Now, type one of the following values and click OK.
- 00: Move the Taskbar to the left.
- 01: Move the Taskbar to the top.
- 02: Move the Taskbar to the right.
- 03: Move the Taskbar to the bottom.
Step 6. At last, restart your computer to apply the changes.
When you complete the steps mentioned above, your Windows 11 Taskbar should move to your desired location on the screen.
Conclusion
Customizing the Windows 11 Taskbar placement can greatly enhance your user experience and make it more personal to your preferences. Although the default settings don’t offer direct options for this, a few steps through the Registry Editor can provide the desired flexibility. Just remember to always back up your registry before making any changes to prevent any unintended consequences.
