Windows 11's taskbar still can't be dragged — here's why that's the case
Are the new taskbar repositioning controls a drag? No, they aren't — dragging is off the table — and that's why some power-users have a problem.
Microsoft's Windows 11 taskbar retains its fixed position at the bottom of the screen, unable to be dragged around the desktop like in Windows 10. This design choice is attributed to concerns over accidental movements by users, which could lead to frustration. While some power users expressed a desire for this functionality, Microsoft's Diego Baca, VP of Design for Windows, argued that introducing additional steps to unlock or lock the taskbar would create more friction for the majority of users.
The potential benefits for a niche of power users do not outweigh the risk of causing confusion for casual users, according to Baca. He clarified that this is not a final decision and that the company remains open to alternative solutions, such as the ability to move the taskbar's position icons via the right-click menu or the use of third-party tools like Taskbar Location Options or Windhawk mods.
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