Question: How to Move Windows Taskbar?
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To move the taskbar from its default position along the bottom edge of the screen to any of the other three edges of the screen:

  • Click a blank portion of the taskbar.
  • Hold down the primary mouse button, and then drag the mouse pointer to the place on the screen where you want the taskbar.

How do I get the taskbar back to the bottom of the screen?

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  1. Right-click in an unused area of the taskbar.
  2. Make sure that “Lock the taskbar” is unchecked.
  3. Left-click and hold in that unused area of the taskbar.
  4. Drag the taskbar to the side of your screen on which you want it.
  5. Release the mouse.
  6. Now right-click, and this time, ensure that “Lock the taskbar” is checked.

How do I change the taskbar in Windows 10?

In Windows 10, you have to turn it on. Right-click on any empty area of the taskbar and click “Settings.” In the settings window, turn on the cumbersomely named “Use Peek to preview the desktop when you move your mouse to the Show desktop button at the end of the taskbar” option.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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