Computer and Software Support


How to move the taskbar

If you want to move the taskbar from the bottom of the screen to the side or top of the window, follow these steps

  1. Right-click an area on the taskbar
  2. You will see that Lock the Taskbar is checked
   
  1. Click on Lock the Taskbar to uncheck it
   
  1. Click and hold down the left mouse button
  2. While holding down the left mouse button, drag it to the location you want the taskbar to be
  3. Release the mouse
  4. Right-click the taskbar
  5. Click Lock the Taskbar to put a check there
 

If you accidentally moved the taskbar and cannot get it to reset back to the default location, you can use a tool from Microsoft. To download the tool, click here.