How to move the taskbar in Windows 11

Windows 11 features a taskbar in the center of the screen by default. If you would like to move the taskbar to the left, follow these directions.

Open the start menu and search for Settings.

Select Personalization

Once in Settings, select Personalization.

Taskbar options highlighted by a red box

Select Taskbar from the Personalization options.

Taskbar behavior menu highlighted in red

Select Taskbar behaviors from the Personalization options.

Taskbar alignment option highlighted in red

Change Taskbar alignment to Left.