As a researcher diving into the world of Windows 11, I’ve discovered an exciting new feature: the ability to use vertical taskbars, albeit with the assistance of a third-party app, such as Stardock’s Start11. With the recent update to Start11, it now offers support for this innovative layout. Post-update, you can position your taskbar on either the left or right side of your screen, transforming the traditional horizontal setup into a sleek vertical one. By clicking on the Start icon, you’ll summon a Start menu that neatly aligns itself with the vertical taskbar, creating a streamlined and modern interface for your Windows 11 experience.
Stardock mentioned in their blog update that vertical taskbars were frequently requested. While I don’t have specific numbers from Stardock, considering that a single Microsoft community post about vertical taskbars on Windows 11 was viewed by more than 55,000 people and numerous Reddit users have also expressed interest in the feature, it seems clear that there is significant demand for vertical taskbars in Windows 11.
In simpler terms, earlier versions of Windows, such as Windows 10, permitted you to relocate the taskbar to either side of your screen. However, when Microsoft launched Windows 11, they chose not to include this feature anymore. During a question-and-answer session (AMA), Microsoft provided some insight into why this option was taken away.
According to Microsoft’s Head of Product, Tali Roth, moving the taskbar to different locations on the screen presents several difficulties. When considering placing the taskbar on either the right or left side, the amount of reflow and work required by all applications to adapt to the new environment becomes extremely significant.
Roth acknowledged that there exists a “fairly small number of individuals” who prefer vertical taskbars, yet he pointed out this group remains modest.
Interestingly, just as I’ve been discussing other third-party apps addressing issues in Windows 11, Start11 has announced support for vertical taskbars. This new feature coincides with my recent articles on tools like Calendar Flyout, which mimics the calendar flyout functionality from Windows 10. Additionally, I wrote about a duplicate of Mail & Calendar since Microsoft’s original app stopped functioning properly.
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2025-01-16 23:09