This is a highly anticipated feature for users of Windows 11 which may never happen. Indeed, Microsoft has somewhat showered the hopes of those who hoped to have the possibility of moving the taskbar.
And the American firm gave a rather surprising reason to justify its motivation.
Not a priority for Microsoft
During a show session Ask Me Anything, several representatives of Windows have been questioned about this famous taskbar which is so much debate. Because unlike users who stayed on Windows 10, those who have a Windows 11 PC cannot simply move it. And this is probably not about to change!
Because if Microsoft admits having received requests on this subject, the American firm judges that they are not numerous enough to justify looking into this functionality. At the deployment of the OS last year, the developers of Windows 11 had already preferred to abandon this feature in order to focus on elements “ more important “.
A choice that will speak
Still, the Windows community is relatively vocal when it comes to the taskbar. It is even the topic that received the most upvotes (17,600 thumbs up) on the brand’s community hub.
” […] When you look at the data, while we know a lot of people are really pushing this topic, we also see that this set of users is too small compared to the community as a whole that is clamoring for other features. So, for now, we prefer to focus on more expected things.
[…] We will continue to investigate comments (on the taskbar) but we don’t have a date or plan at this time. »
In short, you will have to be patient. Fortunately, third-party tools like Start11 bring additional features (but not official) such as being able to move the taskbar to the top of the screen. While waiting for a better solution, it’s still better than nothing.
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- Graphical redesign of the successful interface
- Improved snap
- Effective anchor groups
To be completely honest, Windows 11 seems to us to be a good evolution of Windows 10. Beyond the very marketing aspect linked to the surprise effect (Windows 10 was presented as the last of the last, remember) and to the essentially graphical redesign of the interface, the update brings a bit of clarity and modernity that are welcome after six years spent with an OS designed to reconcile Microsoft and its audience. We also like the discreet details that make it more functional, such as the improved snap and anchor groups, or even the refined management of virtual desktops. Finally, we are really convinced by the redesign of the Microsoft Store. By agreeing to return to the exclusivity reserved for UWPs, Microsoft is effectively hitting where it is not expected and finally compels itself to catch up on Apple and Google.
To be completely honest, Windows 11 seems to us to be a good evolution of Windows 10. Beyond the very marketing aspect linked to the surprise effect (Windows 10 was presented as the last of the last, remember) and to the essentially graphical redesign of the interface, the update brings a bit of clarity and modernity that are welcome after six years spent with an OS designed to reconcile Microsoft and its audience. We also like the discreet details that make it more functional, such as the improved snap and anchor groups, or even the refined management of virtual desktops. Finally, we are really convinced by the redesign of the Microsoft Store. By agreeing to return to the exclusivity reserved for UWPs, Microsoft is effectively hitting where it is not expected and finally compels itself to catch up on Apple and Google.
Source : Neowin
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