Microsoft centralizes the taskbar in Windows 11.

This is one of thenew changesin this new Windows operating system.

However, the size and location of the taskbar are not fixed.

Windows 11 taskbar

you might change them if you want to.

Navigate to the following path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\

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Right-clickAdvancedfrom the left panel.

create a new value

Then, go toNew > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

For example, you could name itTaskbarSize.

Double hit the newly-created value to open it and change its value.

change the value of TaskbarSize

ClickOKto save the change.

  1. reboot your machine.

You will see the task size is changed according to the value you input.

change the taskbar size in Windows 11

At the same time, the app icons in the taskbar are also changed.

How to Undo the Change?

No matter which method you use, you better reboot your Windows 11 computer to execute the change.

right-click the taskbar and select taskbar settings

How to Change the Taskbar Alignment in Windows 11?

Right-click that taskbar and selectTaskbar controls.

Scroll down to findTaskbar behaviorsand expand this option.

select taskbar alignment

  1. nudge the box next to Taskbar alignment.

You will see two options:LeftandCenter.

How to Move the Taskbar to the Left/Center in an Inactivated Windows 11?

change the taskbar alignment in Windows 11

Here is a guide:

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Go to the following path:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\ Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\

3.

Right-click Advanced and go to New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

change the value of TaskbarAlignment

Name the new valueTaskAlignment.

Double opt for value to open it and pop in one of the following numbers according to your requirement.

By default, the value is0.

ClickOKto save the change.

  1. start your gear to execute the change.