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DaxxonFoster
Iron Contributor
Feb 03, 2026

Has theWindows11 Search Icon Direction Changed?

I just installed Win11 Build 21996 in a virtual machine and noticed that the direction of the taskbar search icon (the handle of the magnifying glass) is opposite to what it used to be. Is this a normal design change or a display issue?

 

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  • BennettFrost's avatar
    BennettFrost
    Iron Contributor

    It's likely an intentional visual update by Microsoft as part of their UI iteration process in the Windows Insider builds. The orientation or style of icons, including the search handle, may be different from previous versions or stable releases.

  • Natrauss's avatar
    Natrauss
    Copper Contributor

    Microsoft may have modified the icon's appearance, orientation, or animation as part of the evolving UI, which could include the handle or the way the icon is rendered.

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