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Please, Bring Back Full Taskbar Customization in Windows 11!!!
Hi everyone,
I have submitted a feedback in the Feedback Hub about the taskbar in Windows 11.
Many of us miss the flexibility we had in Windows 10, and I think it's important Microsoft hears this from as many users as possible.
Specifically, the feedback asks Microsoft to:
Allow the taskbar to be moved to the top (and other sides) of the screen.
Bring back multi-row taskbars for people who pin many apps.
Support custom toolbars again (quick access to folders, files, and shortcuts).
Make it possible to keep system tray icons always visible without extra clicks.
If you also miss these features, please upvote the feedback here: 👉 https://aka.ms/AAxn2ht
The Windows taskbar has always been one of the most important parts of the OS, and restoring these customization options would improve productivity and make Windows 11 more user-friendly for everyone. Thanks for supporting this!
Niklas, Sweden
My layout, since middle of the 1990, (in compact view):
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Currently, Windows 11 has a more streamlined and simplified taskbar design, which has removed some of the customization features that were standard in Windows 10. Microsoft has been gradually adding some features back through updates, and community tools have emerged to fill the gaps.
Hi, thanks for your input.
The problem for me is that the streamlined taskbar design doesn’t help at all – I need the full set of customization options back to be able to work efficiently:- Taskbar at the top of the screen
- Multiple rows (2+ rows for toolbars + running apps)
- Custom toolbars (folders, shortcuts, quick access)
This has been the foundation of my workflow for decades.
A simplified design is fine for most users, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of removing options for power users.Wouldn’t it be possible to keep the streamlined version as default, while still allowing advanced customization for those of us who need it? I don't understand why Microsoft has done this
