Windows 11 users will soon be able to move and resize their taskbar. Microsoft is finally acquiescing to one of the most common user requests of the past many years, reports Windows Central.

While Microsoft has not yet officially confirmed this important change to its operating system, renowned Windows expert Zac Bowden claims to have learned this from reliable sources. Once Microsoft goes through with it, you’ll be able to move the Windows 11 taskbar to the left, right, or top of the screen. Hooray!

This will finally give Windows 11 a feature that’s been part of all Windows versions for around 30 years. It was only with the introduction of Windows 11 that Microsoft removed this option—much to the displeasure of many Windows users.

What does the change entail?

Microsoft initially insisted on a completely unmovable Windows 11 taskbar, but later allowed users to at least move it to the left. With this change, you’ll have more options for the taskbar: vertically along the left or right edges of the screen, or horizontally across the top or bottom edges of the screen.

Microsoft will have to adapt the numerous features that are integrated into the taskbar—such as Copilot, Start menu, notifications, and the power menu—so that they also work seamlessly in these different arrangments and not just along the bottom edge.

Moreover, Windows 11 users won’t just be able to move the taskbar, but will also be able to resize it. Doing so should mean that any icons on the taskbar will dynamically grow larger or smaller with the taskbar.

When will Microsoft release the customizable taskbar?

According to reports, Microsoft plans to bring back the movable and resizable taskbar sometime in 2026. The wish of so many Windows 11 users could therefore come true as early as summer 2026.

This concession from Microsoft is urgently needed. Windows 10 continues to enjoy great popularity among Windows users, while Windows 11 causes annoyance and frustration with its many patch days and ever-new problems.