Microsoft is testing a movable taskbar and resizable Start menu in Windows 11 Experimental channel build 26300-8493. Insiders can now place the taskbar on the bottom, top, left, or right side of the screen, adjust icon alignment, and access a shorter taskbar suited for smaller displays.
This matters because taskbar repositioning has been a persistent user demand since Windows 11 launched with a locked, center-aligned bar in 2021. Microsoft first signaled this change in March 2026, framing it explicitly as a trust-rebuilding effort with its user base. The Start menu drawer follows the taskbar position, meaning the change is systemic, not cosmetic.
The full story at The Verge covers additional options not summarized here, including what happens to Start menu sizing controls and which Insider tiers get access first. If you use Windows on non-standard display setups or smaller devices, the details are worth reading before this reaches stable release.
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