How to Move the Task Bar to the Top of the Screen in Windows

Last Updated: June 7, 2022

Ever want to mix things up on your computer screen? Ever think about moving your task bar on the top for a twist? Want your Windows 7 computer to look more like a Mac? This article will tell you how to move your task bar anywhere on your screen.

1

Right-click the Start button.

Right-clicking the Start button on Windows 7 opens a small menu.

2

Click "Properties" on the menu.

This opens a new box will open called "Taskbar and Start Menu Properties". If this window doesn't open to the Taskbar tab, click the tab to go there now.

3

Uncheck "Lock the Taskbar".

This is the first checkbox at the top of the window. This will allow the task bar to be modified.

4

Click "OK."

The window will close. You can now move the taskbar.

5

Move the taskbar to the top.

With the mouse over the Task bar icon, hold down the right mouse button and drag it to the side. After dragging it to the side you can drag it up to the top.

Community Q&A

Question

How do I restore my task bar to the bottom of the screen?

Community Answer

First of all, you need to make sure that your task bar is not locked. You can do this by right-clicking an empty area on the taskbar and click 'Lock taskbar'. After this, you can hold the left button on an empty bit and drag it around the screen. Using this, move it to the bottom and you are done. To lock it again, just check the Lock box.
Question

Windows 11 just installed. Menu icons moved to bottom is screen from top previously while Windows 10. Can the taskbar be moved back to top of screen and how to do it?

Community Answer

Unfortunately not, Windows 11 changed a number of things including the ability to move the taskbar. You'll have to go back to Windows 10 to get that feature back.