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Insider Preview lets Windows 11 taskbar dock any edge.

5/19/2026

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Microsoft released a Windows Insider Preview build that lets the Windows 11 taskbar be docked to any screen edge.
The build lets users set icon alignment, label and grouping per position, remembers those settings, but does not support auto-hide on alternate edges.
The tablet-optimized taskbar, larger icons, touch gestures and the Search box remain unavailable in the new positions.
Microsoft said it is evaluating per-monitor taskbar positions for multi-monitor setups.

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Microsoft released a Windows Insider Preview build that lets the Windows 11 taskbar be docked to any screen edge.
The build lets users set icon alignment, label and grouping per position, remembers those settings, but does not support auto-hide on alternate edges.
The tablet-optimized taskbar, larger icons, touch gestures and the Search box remain unavailable in the new positions.
Microsoft said it is evaluating per-monitor taskbar positions for multi-monitor setups.