Microsoft remembers that taskbars used to move

"The update allows the taskbar to be positioned at the top, bottom, left, or right of the screen, with icon alignment selectable for each position. Flyouts, including those for Start and Search, appear relative to the taskbar location, and it is also possible to "never combine" taskbar buttons, meaning each app window appears as a separate labeled button."

"Shifting the taskbar to the side opens up additional screen space at the bottom - which is handy for editing code or writing lengthy pieces complaining about Microsoft's approach to product quality. It's a good start, but it isn't all there yet. This is the Experimental channel after all."

"However, some omissions, such as auto-hide (which isn't yet supported in alternate positions) and Search boxes being just a search icon, are irritating. Microsoft is also pondering different taskbar positions per monitor and drag-and-drop, but wrote: "Our focus is to deliver the core functionality you need while keeping the experience simple, predictable.""

"Other improvements include the ability to shrink the taskbar with smaller buttons, something that will be welcomed by users running on smaller screens where every pixel matters, and more control over the Start menu. Currently, the size of the Start menu is decided by Windows. The update means users can choose Small or Large themselves, and those choices will remain a"

Windows 11 Experimental builds for Insiders add the ability to move the taskbar to the top, bottom, left, or right of the screen. Icon alignment can be selected for each taskbar position, and flyouts such as Start and Search appear relative to the taskbar location. Taskbar buttons can be set to never combine so each app window shows as a separate labeled button. Moving the taskbar to the side increases available space at the bottom. Auto-hide is not supported in alternate positions, and Search boxes are reduced to a search icon. Additional changes include smaller taskbar buttons and more control over the Start menu size, with users able to choose Small or Large.

Read at theregister