How to Move The Windows Taskbar

Easily move your taskbar on your windows computer to the top, bottom, left or right side of the screen. The taskbar's original location will be at the bottom of your screen. Test the different taskbar locations to decide which one works best for you. Try out the location for a few days, and if you decide you don't like it, move the taskbar to a new location.

Things You'll Need

• Computer running windows 98 or newer

Instructions

1. Right-click on the taskbar. Look for a check mark by the words "Lock the taskbar." Click "Lock the taskbar" so there is no longer a check mark by it.

2. Click and hold anywhere on the taskbar that is free space -- anywhere without an icon or button. While clicking on the taskbar with the left mouse button, drag the taskbar to the side of the screen that you want it to appear on.

3. Right-click on the taskbar -- when you are happy with its location -- and click "Lock the taskbar" so that the check mark appears next to the words.

Resources

• Windows: The Taskbar Overview