How can I move the Taskbar from the bottom of the screen to vertical on the left?

Sam Rinaker 5

Not sure what else to say to consume 50 characters, so I guess I'll just repeat the question:

How can I move the Taskbar from the bottom of the screen to vertical on the left?

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YILMAZ DURMAZ 5 Reputation points

2026-03-23T09:38:27.58+00:00

We were asking this even before the release of Windows 11, during the Insider test releases.

MOD edited out inappropriate comment.

The latest Insider letter indicates we will have a vertical taskbar in the future:

More taskbar customization, including vertical and top positions Repositioning the taskbar is one of the top asks we’ve heard from you. We are introducing the ability to reposition it to the top or sides of your screen, making it easier to personalize your workspace
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Ivy Bui (WICLOUD CORPORATION) 505 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-11-13T06:40:40.44+00:00
Hello Sam, this is Ivy.

It looks like you're trying to move the taskbar in Windows 11 from the bottom of the screen to a vertical orientation on the left side. Unfortunately, Windows 11 has undergone some design changes, and currently, it doesn't support repositioning the taskbar this way. The functionality to move the taskbar from its default position is not available in this version due to the redesign aimed at improving reliability.

Here’s a bit more detail:
- The taskbar is locked in its position at the bottom of the screen in Windows 11, and there's no built-in option to move it to the sides.
- This is different from previous versions of Windows, and there may be hopes for additional features in future updates, but as of now, this is how it stands.
If you’re looking for ways to customize your taskbar or manage its apps, you can pin/unpin applications or adjust some settings from Settings > Personalization > Taskbar.

I hope this clarifies things for you! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.
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Kristen Sauer 10 Reputation points

2025-12-07T18:30:38.58+00:00

Not being able to move the taskbar to vertical left is very concerning. Due to having ALS and having no movement from my neck down I type using a head mouse and a onscreen keyboard. Guess where my keyboard is now? Right on top of the taskbar. Could I move the keyboard, sure, but then I can only see a portion of the usable screen. I do everything on my computer like working as a web developer. Not a user friendly decision Microsoft!

kbed 10 Reputation points

2025-12-14T22:26:59.3433333+00:00

So I've been wasting my time trying to do a simple function (relocate taskbar to my preferred orientation on the screen). A function that every other computer I've ever used did but Windows 11 no longer allows. I hate my taskbar at the bottom of the screen. UGH! Thanks for nothing Windows!

RWlrw 5 Reputation points

2025-12-15T14:50:32.0733333+00:00

Like the other two users comment, due to disability related needs I need an undocked moveable task bar. Very dissappointed with Windows 11 removing this option; it makes the new system less helpful and less user friendly for people with disabilities

Guthrie, Richard (Ryan) 0 Reputation points

2026-02-04T19:38:22.17+00:00

Wow, that's a bummer.

SSchmidt 5 Reputation points

2026-02-12T22:54:10.5733333+00:00

Obviously, I don't understand how taskbar orientation affects reliability. But as noted by others, this is a real issue and should be addressed by Microsoft. Please seriously consider restoring the ability to move the taskbar to the vertical left. Thanks for listening.

EK 0 Reputation points

2026-06-12T17:27:33.32+00:00

I too am very disappointed in this feature being taken away in Windows 11. The ability to place the taskbar vertically is important for my workflow and made better use of screen space, especially on widescreen monitors. I hope that this option is restored soon.
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