{"id":133222,"date":"2025-12-16T06:30:26","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T11:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=133222"},"modified":"2025-12-16T07:38:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T12:38:57","slug":"align-taskbar-icons-left-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/align-taskbar-icons-left-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to left align Taskbar on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To move the Taskbar to the left on Windows 11, open <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Personalization<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Taskbar<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Taskbar behaviors<\/strong>, and choose <strong>&#8220;Left&#8221;<\/strong> in the <strong>&#8220;Taskbar alignment&#8221;<\/strong> setting.<\/li>\n<li>To change the Taskbar alignment from the Registry, open the <strong>&#8220;HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced&#8221;<\/strong> path, create a <strong>&#8220;TaskbarAl&#8221;<\/strong> DWORD, and set it to <strong>&#8220;0.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>UPDATED 12\/16\/2025:<\/strong> On Windows 11, you can move the Taskbar to the left to restore the original alignment as in previous versions, and in this guide, I&#8217;ll outline the steps to complete this configuration.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a> includes an updated Taskbar that centers its elements on the screen. While this makes it easier to reach the Start menu and applications (especially on large monitors), many users still prefer the Taskbar with items aligned to the left.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the new operating system includes a setting to change the default configuration, allowing you to choose whether icons align to the left or center.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\">guide<\/a>, I will show you two ways to change the Taskbar alignment in Windows 11.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tip-box\"><span><strong>Warning:<\/strong> It&#8217;s crucial to note that modifying the Registry can cause serious problems if not used properly. It&#8217;s assumed you know what you&#8217;re doing and have <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/backup-windows-11-external-usb-drive\/\">created a full backup<\/a> of your system before proceeding.<\/span><\/div>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#taskbar_align_left_settings\">Move the Taskbar to the left using Settings on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#taskbar_align_left_regedit\">Move the Taskbar to the left using Registry on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#taskbar_align_left_faqs\">FAQs about aligning Tasbkar to the left on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"taskbar_align_left_settings\">Move the Taskbar to the left using Settings on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To move the Taskbar to the left on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Settings<\/strong> on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Personalization<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Taskbar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>Taskbar behaviors<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-183595\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taskbar-align-left-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C345&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Taskbar move left from Settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taskbar-align-left-windows-11.webp?w=958&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 958w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taskbar-align-left-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C125&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/taskbar-align-left-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C63&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the <strong>Left<\/strong> option to align icons to the left side in the &#8220;Taskbar alignment&#8221; setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, the Start button and other icons will align on the left side of the Taskbar, as in Windows 10.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UhJ8rHng6c8?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<p>If you want to restore the original configuration,\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">follow the same instructions, but in\u00a0<strong>step 5<\/strong>, select<\/span>\u00a0the <strong>&#8220;Center&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"taskbar_align_left_regedit\">Move the Taskbar to the left using Registry on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To change the alignment of the Taskbar to the left from the Registry, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Search for <strong>regedit<\/strong> and click the top result to open the <strong>Registry Editor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Open the following path:<\/p>\n<pre>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Right-click the <strong>Advanced<\/strong> key, choose <strong>New<\/strong>, and select the <strong>&#8220;DWORD (32-bit) Value&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160378\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/regedit-TaskbarAl-dword.webp?resize=827%2C384&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Registry create TaskbarAl DWORD\" width=\"827\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/regedit-TaskbarAl-dword.webp?w=873&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 873w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/regedit-TaskbarAl-dword.webp?resize=300%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/regedit-TaskbarAl-dword.webp?resize=150%2C70&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Confirm the <strong>TaskbarAl<\/strong> for name and press <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Double-click the newly created DWORD and set its value to <strong>0<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-160377\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/registry-move-taskbar-left-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C384&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Registry move Taskbar left\" width=\"827\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/registry-move-taskbar-left-windows-11.webp?w=873&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 873w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/registry-move-taskbar-left-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C139&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/registry-move-taskbar-left-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C70&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After completing the steps, the Taskbar icons should appear on the left side of the screen on Windows 11. Since the default value of the DWORD is &#8220;0,&#8221; the Taskbar should change its alignment to the left immediately.<\/p>\n<p>If you change your mind, you can revert the changes\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">using the same instructions. In\u00a0<strong>step 5<\/strong>, right-click the\u00a0<strong>&#8220;TaskbarAl&#8221;<\/strong>\u00a0DWORD and select\u00a0<strong>&#8220;Delete<\/strong><\/span><strong>.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"taskbar_align_left_faqs\">FAQs about aligning Tasbkar to the left on Windows 11<\/h3>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers about changing the Taskbar aligment on Windows 11 to the left.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I move the Windows 11 Taskbar to the left without using the Registry?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. Windows 11 includes a built-in option in Settings. You can change the Taskbar alignment to the left from <strong>Settings<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Personalization<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Taskbar<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Taskbar behaviors<\/strong> without touching the Registry.<\/p>\n<h4>Does aligning the Taskbar to the left make Windows 11 look like Windows 10?<\/h4>\n<p>It restores the classic left-aligned Start button and app icons, but the Taskbar design, animations, and features remain part of the Windows 11 experience.<\/p>\n<h4>Is it safe to use the Registry method to change Taskbar alignment?<\/h4>\n<p>It is safe if done correctly, but editing the Registry always carries risk. You should create a full system backup before making changes, and only modify the values described in the guide.<\/p>\n<h4>Why would I use the Registry method instead of Settings?<\/h4>\n<p>The Registry method is useful for automation, scripts, or scenarios where the Settings app is unavailable or restricted, such as managed or customized environments.<\/p>\n<h4>Do I need to restart my computer after changing the Taskbar alignment?<\/h4>\n<p>No. In most cases, the Taskbar updates immediately after changing the setting in Settings or modifying the Registry value.<\/p>\n<h4>Can I move the Taskbar to the top, right, or bottom of the screen?<\/h4>\n<p>No. Windows 11 only supports left- or center-aligned Taskbar icons. Moving the Taskbar to other screen edges is not supported.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update December 16, 2025:<\/strong> This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can change the Taskbar alignment to the left for a more traditional experience on Windows 11, and here&#8217;s how.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":183597,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[95,19,2715,2576],"class_list":["post-133222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows","tag-difficulty-level-beginner","tag-how-to","tag-windows-11","tag-windows-help"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to left align Taskbar on Windows 11 - Pureinfotech<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To move the Taskbar to the left on Windows 11, open Settings &gt; 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