How Do I Move the Bar on Windows?
You can move the Windows taskbar by first unlocking it, and then clicking and dragging it to a different edge of your screen.
The taskbar, which typically sits at the bottom of your Windows desktop, can be relocated to the top, left, or right edges of the screen. By default, it is usually locked in place to prevent accidental movement. Moving it requires unlocking it temporarily.
To move the taskbar on Windows, you need to follow these simple steps, ensuring it is unlocked beforehand:
1. Unlock the Taskbar
- Find an empty space on the taskbar.
- Right-click on this empty space.
- Look for the option "Lock the taskbar".
- Click on "Lock the taskbar" to uncheck it. A checked box or a tick mark next to it means it's locked; unchecking it unlocks it.
Why is this step crucial? The taskbar must be unlocked in order to move it. Attempting to drag it while locked will not work.
2. Click and Drag the Taskbar
- Once unlocked, click and hold the taskbar in an empty space.
- While holding down the mouse button, drag the taskbar towards the desired edge of your screen (top, bottom, left, or right).
- Release the mouse button when the taskbar snaps into place on the new edge.
3. (Optional) Lock the Taskbar Again
After moving the taskbar to your preferred location, you might want to lock it again to prevent future accidental movements.
- Right-click on an empty space on the taskbar in its new location.
- Click on "Lock the taskbar" to check it again.
Here is a summary of the process:
| Step | Action | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Unlock | Right-click empty taskbar space, uncheck "Lock" | Essential prerequisite for movement. |
| 2. Drag | Click, hold, and drag taskbar to screen edge. | Move to top, bottom, left, or right. |
| 3. (Optional) Lock | Right-click empty taskbar space, check "Lock". | Prevents accidental future movements. |
Moving the taskbar is a quick way to customize your workspace layout according to your preferences or screen orientation.
