Microsoft has also indicated that a smaller taskbar option is in development, further expanding customisation options.

Windows 11 will soon let users move the taskbar to the top or sides, bringing back a long-requested customization feature.

Microsoft released a new preview update for Windows 11 on December 1, 2025, targeting taskbar crashes, auto-hide glitches, and broader shell reliability problems that have frustrated users for months.

New Insider builds reveal an option to hide unused Quick Settings icons, a feature that's been missing since Windows 10.

In 2025, Microsoft promised to add your calendar schedule to the taskbar in Windows 11, but the feature is now confirmed to be delayed.

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