How to Reposition the Taskbar in Windows 11

Windows 11 takes a page out of Apple’s design playbook and provides a taskbar that, instead of being off to the side, is smack in the middle of the toolbar. While some may like this change, others may not.

Luckily for these others, a simple setting change can return the taskbar to its familiar place like on older versions of Windows.

Repositioning the Taskbar in Windows 11

Naturally, you need to be logged in and looking at your home screen.

• In your taskbar, right-click on an empty space
• Select Taskbar settings in the resulting list
• In the right pane, click into Taskbar behaviors
• In the Taskbar alignment drop down, adjust the alignment from Center to Left

But wait, there’s another option you have, too!

• Open the Settings app
• Select Personalization
• Access Taskbar
• Select Taskbar behaviors
• Again, using the Taskbar alignment drop down, adjust the alignment from Center to Left

Hopefully, this will make all those used to the left-justified taskbar a little more comfortable!