Select "Bottom" in the drop-down menu next to "Taskbar location on screen." Click "Apply" to move the taskbar back to the bottom of the screen.

In Windows 10 and earlier versions, you could move your taskbar from the bottom of the screen to the top, left, or right. Microsoft has removed this functionality in Windows 11.

It also anchored the taskbar to the bottom of the screen. Thankfully Microsoft provides the option to move the Start Menu back to its rightful place in the left corner.

To move the taskbar to another edge of the screen, or to return it to its original position at the bottom, first right-click an empty space on the taskbar and uncheck Lock the taskbar.

To move the Taskbar from the bottom of the screen to the top or side, point to any empty area on the bar, and drag it to the other side and drop it.

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