How to Align the Taskbar Left in Windows 11

In Windows 11, the taskbar position has been changed to the center, which may be difficult to use for those who have been using Windows 10.

This page shows you how to left-align the taskbar in Windows 11.

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How to align the taskbar to the left

1. Right-click on an empty area of ​​the taskbar and click "Taskbar Settings".

2.Scroll down on the right side and click "Taskbar Behaviors".

Settings > Personalization > Taskbar
Settings > Personalization > Taskbar

3. Click "Center" to the right of "Taskbar Alignment."

Settings > Personalization > Taskbar - Taskbar behavior
Settings > Personalization > Taskbar – Taskbar behavior

4. Select "Left Align."

Settings > Personalization > Taskbar - Taskbar behavior - Taskbar placement
Settings > Personalization > Taskbar – Taskbar behavior – Taskbar placement

The settings will be applied immediately and the taskbar will be aligned to the left.

Is it possible to position the Windows 11 taskbar at the top, right, or left?

A common question from users starting to use Windows 11 is whether it is possible to position the taskbar at the top, right, or left.

The answer is no.

The ability to position the taskbar at the top, right, or left, which was possible in Windows 10, has been discontinued in Windows 11.

Therefore, it cannot be changed via the registry or settings.

If you really want to change the layout, you can do so using a third-party UI customization app (such as "ExplorerPatcher" or "StartAllBack").

However, with the upgrade of Windows 11, compatibility issues may occur.

We do not recommend using a UI customization app as it may cause the system to fail to boot or operate normally.

*Windows 11 version 24H2 blocks the use of "ExplorerPatcher."

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