SMRTR TechMay 18, 2026Ars Technica

Five years later, Windows 11 brings back much-missed taskbar options (and more)

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Windows 11 is finally restoring a feature missing since its 2021 launch — the ability to dock the taskbar to any screen edge, including left and right sides. Each position supports custom settings for icon alignment and grouping. Some features like auto-hide and touch gestures aren't ready yet but are coming.

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